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Antarctica: The Last Continent

February 8, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Leader- session two (of eight):  Stephen Martin Writer and Antarctic historian. His History of Antarctica was published by the State Library of New South Wales Press and his latest book, Penguin was released in November 2009.

Mondays – session two of eight, February 8
10.00am – 12.00pm
 

Antarctica, from ancient times through the heroic age of exploration and to the present. Hear those who have been and served there tell of their research and experiences. Six experts will lead eight illustrated and interactive sessions.

Session two - Stephen Martin will outline the story of people in Antarctica to the 1930s when Australia confirmed territorial hold on 42% of the land.

Maximum number: 25

Venue: Ozanam Learning Centre

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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Mah Jong

February 1, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
February 8, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
February 15, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
February 22, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 1, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 8, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 15, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm
March 22, 2010
2:00 pmto4:30 pm

Leader:Penny Young

Mondays 1 Feb-22 March (Term 1);
19 April-14 June (Term 2)
2.00pm – 4.30pm
Give your mind a workout and have some fun playing mah jong (western version).

Advanced players can practise their strategies and expand their knowledge of special hands. Beginners will be taught how to play counting hands and special hands; how to score; how to play a goulash; and how to use certain strategies to improve their chances of going “Mah Jong!”

 

 

Maximum number: 16
 
Venue: Community Meeting Room, Benledi, Glebe Library

 

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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