Courses


Disclaimer: Whilst every effort will be made to retain course details as planned, it may be necessary, due to unforeseen circumstances, to make changes. City U3A reserves that right.

Italian for Travellers

February 15, 2010
9:30 amto11:00 am
February 22, 2010
9:30 amto11:00 am
March 1, 2010
9:30 amto11:00 am
March 8, 2010
9:30 amto11:00 am
March 15, 2010
9:30 amto11:00 am
March 22, 2010
9:30 amto11:00 am

Leader: Patricia Bartoletti

Mondays 15 Feb-22 March 9.30am – 11.00am
The course is designed to give the traveller enough verbal skills to get by in Italy by train, plane, car, bus, bike etc. You will be able to manage even though you have not studied the grammar and language in depth.
You will learn something about Italy and the Italians and their very different habits – especially regarding things like family and food, the two most important things in every Italian’s life. You will learn how to meet and greet Italian people, acquire enough courtesy phrases to endear you to the locals who will reward you handsomely for the effort you have made.
Areas to be covered are: transportation, finding accommodation, how to understand a menu and order food in cafes and restaurants,; recognising road and signs and other important pointers (toilets, ticket office, etc), money and banking, emergencies (medical, police etc.) shopping, sightseeing, asking directions, numbers and heaps more!
The course will respond to specific needs of participating students.
Maximum number: 12
 
Venue: Reg Murphy Centre, Potts Point

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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Antarctica: The Last Continent

February 22, 2010
10:00 amto12:00 pm

Leader session four (of eight): John Brotherhood Environmental and exercise physiologist; medical officer and base leader on Signy Island (South Orkneys) in 1966; medical officer Halley Bay (Weddell Sea) in 1967.

Mondays session four (of eight) 22 February 

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.

‘Grillage Village – new huts for Halley Bay, 1967’. The British Antarctic Survey Base at Halley Bay was first built in 1956. Re-building seven huts in the short summer season of 1967 posed challenging architectural, sanitation and logistical problems.

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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