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Film Discussion Group

April 28, 2010
10:30 amto12:30 pm
May 26, 2010
10:30 amto12:30 pm
June 30, 2010
10:30 amto12:30 pm

Leader:Anton Crouch

Last Wednesday of the month, 28 April, 26 May, 30 June, 10.30am – 12.30pm
Each month, members will discuss one or more movies which the group has chosen the month before. The format of the chosen movies will be flexible and may include cinema screening, DVD recording and TV broadcast.
FIRST MEETING: Members are invited to bring a brief list (no more than 3 titles) of movies which they like very much. There is no need to refer to ‘greatest’ or ‘best’ lists – Citizen Kane and Battleship Potemkin can be ignored, if so wished.
The emphasis will be on brief individual explanation of personal likes and dislikes and will not be primarily concerned with ranking the movies. It is expected that the discussion will cover at least some of the standard elements of film production, eg screenplay, production design, acting, cinematography, music and direction.
Maximum number: 12
Venue: Upstairs room, Toxteth Hotel

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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Yang Style Tai Chi

February 3, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
February 10, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
February 17, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
February 24, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 3, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 10, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 17, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
March 24, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
April 21, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
April 28, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 5, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 12, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 19, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
May 26, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
June 2, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm
June 9, 2010
2:00 pmto3:00 pm

Leader: Kim Chang

Wednesdays, 3 Feb-24 Mar (Term 1); 21 April-
9 June (Term 2) 2.00pm – 3.00pm
Tai Chi is a gentle exercise, good for mental and physical health. It involves controlled and free flowing movements while maintaining a disciplined and calm mind. It is suitable for people of all ages and levels of fitness.
Each hour session will first cover an initial relaxing work-out. This involves learning to maintain a calm mind and a correct body posture followed by exercising five basic movements of body toning.
The remainder of the session will involve step-by-step instructions on how to learn and perform a basic sequence of 37-step Yang style Tai Chi. On an hour per week basis, it will take about one year to master Tai Chi’s 37 steps.
Maximum Number: 20
Venue: Reg Murphy Centre, Potts Point

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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Socialising with Dead White Males

April 21, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
April 28, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 5, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 12, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 19, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
May 26, 2010
2:00 pmto4:00 pm
Leader: Mira Crouch
Wednesdays 21 April – 26 May (six weeks)
2.00 – 4.00pm
In ‘Western’ culture, a noticeable rise of interest in the nature of society occurred during the second half of the 19th century. By the early 20th century, ‘Sociology’ as an intellectual enterprise in its own right became established in a few universities. Thinkers from many disciplines have contributed to this development. Among these, three names stand out as the ‘fore-fathers’ of Sociology: Karl Marx, Emile Durkheim and Max Weber. It has been said that these three men have ‘set the agenda’ for the study of society. Their theories are still widely regarded to contain some key ideas that still retain their relevance today.
In this course, we will learn about some of these ideas and consider critically their implications, both in the context of their own times and as possible ‘sensitizing concepts’ toward an informed questioning of contemporary conditions. Each meeting will start with an exposition of a few basic concepts, but the substantial benefit of the course is expected to develop from extensive class discussion.

Maximum number: 12 

Venue: Upstairs room, Toxteth Hotel

 

Posted on: January 13th, 2010

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