University of The Third Age Newsletter No. 115 November 2014

University of The Third Age
Venue: The Philip Smith Centre, 2 Edward Street, Glebe
Website www.u3ahobart.org.au
PO Box 71 Sandy Bay 7006
Newsletter No. 115
Patron:Professor Colin Wendell-Smith AO
President:
Carol Vincent
Vice President:
Les Crompton
Treasurer:
Ches Bogus
Secretary:
Adrian Colman
Academic Program Coordinator:
Leone Scrivener
6225 2230
Property Officer:
John Adams
6272 5761
Newsletter Editor:
Biz Ritchard
6224 1182
Committee Members:
Jackie Salathé
Bryan Pearce
Mary Rattray
Eric Hayes AO
Sandra Halliwell
Pauline Dorey
November 2014
From the President
2014 is drawing to a close and we can look
back on another wonderful year rich with
interesting, rewarding courses and cheerful
camaraderie.
And now is the time to look forward to our
social event of the year, our annual Christmas
Luncheon. This year the lunch is being held at
a promising new venue, Rosny Park Bowls
Club, which has ample level parking and
pleasant water views. Many of you who will
remember the delicious Christmas fare
provided by Tornies Caterers in past years will
be delighted to hear that we have been able to
secure their services again for 2014.
I encourage you all to attend this event as it is
Enquiries & correspondence to Secretary a convivial, relaxed occasion and a great
Adrian Colman
email
colmans@internode.on.net
Membership & Enrolment Secretary
Kate Walpole
6223 2817
email
katewalpole3@gmail.com
Course enquiries to
Leone Scrivener
6225 2230
email leone.scrivener@bigpond.com
Term Dates 2015
Term 1 Tues 10 Mar – Thurs 21 May
Term 2 Mon 15 June – Thurs 20 Aug
Term 3 Mon 14 Sept - Thurs 19 Nov
Academic Co-ordinators
Art & Humanities:
Kitty Courtney
6221 5307 (A & H)
Languages:
Zara Darling
6225 2249 (L)
Science & Music:
Hilary Wallace
6227 8883 (S & M)
opportunity for fellowship with other
members. This year it is being held on Friday
28 November. Please see page 3 for details and
don’t forget make a note in your diary.
We have the Summer Program to look forward
to over the Christmas break. As you will see
on pages 3 - 4 Astra is again providing us with
an interesting range of speakers and topics.
This year the Roy and Maureen Davies
Memorial Lecture will be given by Dr Alison
Alexander and is to be held on Thursday 29
January 2015.
Remember to subscribe for 2015. You will find
the form on page 7 of this Newsletter. Leone
has already been networking successfully on
our behalf for next year as you will see from
the enticing Provisional Program for Term I on
page 6.
Finally, as this is the last Newsletter for 2014, I
wish you all a very happy Christmas and may
you all enjoy good health and happiness
throughout the New Year.
Carol Vincent
Social Science:
Rosalie Davis
6225 3565 (SS)
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Farewell Mary Thompson
The members of U3A extend sincere sympathy to Graeme Thompson and his
family on the death of his devoted wife, Mary. She was loved by all who knew
her, a lady of wide interests, a sympathetic listener and a sincere friend, with a
great sense of humour. Mary was one of the first pupils at Fahan School,
matriculating in 1943, first in class. She and Graeme met at University, were
married in 1950, and enjoyed sixty four years of happy marriage. For the last
twenty five of those they were keen members of U3A where Mary enjoyed a wide
variety of courses and Graeme devoted his considerable energies to the successful
management of U3A. He is in our thoughts at this sad time.
Membership Renewal 2015
You will find a membership renewal and Christmas lunch payment form at the end of this
newsletter. If you wish to attend the lunch, please send your form and lunch payment(s) by
or before the closing date. You may pay both membership and lunch fees at the same time.
In order to receive a copy of the January newsletter, membership(s) must be paid before 31st
December 2014.
You will see that we are now offering direct bank transfer as an alternative way to pay your
fees. If you wish to use this method of payment, it is very important that you send your
membership renewal form to the Membership Secretary’s address first and then you will
be given the U3A’s bank details by phone. This method is being used in order to ensure
that your direct bank transfer payment is not overlooked. Also, please identify yourself
clearly showing your full name(s) on the bank transfer form.
Alternatively you may wish to use the online membership form, which can be found on our
Website at: www.u3ahobart.org.au/enrol.html . If you use this method, it is very important
that you check your “Sent” email box to see if an email has been generated and sent, and
that it contains the essential information in the body of the message.
If you have any problems or questions, please contact Kate Walpole on 6223-2817.
Parking – Good News!!!!
Extended Parking Hours
9.OO AM – 3.30PM
U3A members are especially asked to use this facility at all times
U3A pays an annual fee to hire these premises from Domain Tennis - permission was
granted by the HCC who is the actual landlord.
The area will support up to 70 car spaces – the aim is to leave more spaces in the region for
the benefit of Glebe residents and other street users while allowing us to have the benefit of
reliable and safe parking.
Reminder - It is also very important to leave the parking areas that are in Edward and Lower
Aberdeen Streets free for those members who are not so abled.
ENJOY THE BENEFITS OF OUR VERY OWN PARKING SPACE
Book Exchange
BORROW - EXCHANGE - ENJOY
In the foyer at Phillip Smith Centre U3A members have the opportunity of
sharing their books - books for both men and women! Contribute and Enjoy!
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Menu for a Taste of U3A
Ten courses will be served over five weeks to feed and stimulate the intellect.
Monday, 5th January to Wednesday, 4th February, 10 am to 11 am
University Life Sciences Theatre Number 1 (see map next page)
Convened by Astra Palkovs
Monday, 5th January
Paul Boam
“In Retrospect”
Paul Boam looks back on 50 years of his painting in Tasmania.
Wednesday, 7th January
Arthur Clarke
“Journey to the Centre of the Stone”
Arthur will show a DVD of his involvement with scientists investigating a unique
limestone pinnacle karst in Madagascar. The film features a contrast between the arid hot
surface environment on top of the limestone and the cooler dark environment of the caves.
Monday, 12th January
Heinz Vojacek
“Islands as a Destination”
From Tasmania, the 26th largest island in the world, we will visit many islands around the
globe, including those whose histories go back to ancient times (e.g. Samos, Kos), some
exotic islands of the South Pacific and sophisticated islands to be found in some of the
world’s greatest cities, such as Paris, Berlin and New York.
Wednesday, 14th January
Robin Alington Maguire
“Food and Nutrition in Ancient Greece”
Monday, 19th January
Dr George Cresswell
“Life and Motorcycling in Antarctica in 1960”
Between 1960 & 1980 some thirty motorcycles were taken to the Australian Antarctic
stations by young expeditioners from all walks of life. Weather permitting, or not, the
bikes were ridden on the sea ice on Sunday afternoons by daredevils and used to tow skiers
and sleds, sometimes on thin ice. The riders were lucky, with only two bikes lost through
the sea ice. The long winter nights were also used to build some bizarre personal vehicles.
George wintered at Mawson station with his beloved 1954 Velocette motorcycle in 1960.
Wednesday, 21st January
Dr Catriona Hurd
“The Secret Life of Seaweed”
Seaweed forms hidden underwater forests along coasts. Catriona will reveal some seaweed
secrets, explaining how the remarkable diversity of colour evolved, how we use seaweed in
everyday life, how the >1500 bioactive chemicals they produce are used in defence against
grazers, and how sea slugs can steal seaweed chloroplasts to generate their own solar
power.
Tuesday, 27th January
David and Anne Kernke
“Shene”
The historic Tasmanian property Shene at Pontville dates back to 1819. The homestead
and stable complex were designed by Francis Butler (son of prominent English lawyer
Gamaliel Butler), who also designed many iconic buildings in Hobart, but this Pontville
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property was a symbol of the wealth and power of the landed gentry.
Maureen and Roy Davies Memorial Lecture
Thursday, 29th January
Dr Alison Alexander
“Tasmania under Attack: Governor Bligh Fires at Collins, 1808”
The one time Tasmania has been fired at was in 1808, when Governor Bligh descended on
Hobart, shooting at those who opposed him.
Monday, 2nd February
Robert Jarman
“The Isle is Full of Noises”
From the ancient Greek playwright Sophocles right down to Steven Spielberg’s Jurassic
Park, dramatic writers have used islands as settings for stories of exile, experimentation
and redemption. This session will look at the way islands are used in theatre, and
particularly at how Tasmania’s status as an island has influenced the way it has been
presented on stage.
Wednesday, 4th February
Dr James Boyce
“Born Bad: Original Sin and the Making of the Western World”
According to the Doctrine of Original Sin, humans are born bad and only God’s grace can
bring salvation. In this lecture, historian James Boyce will argue that these ideas have
shaped the Western view of human nature right up to the present. He will propose that
the legacy of original sin takes many forms, including the distinctive discontent of Western
people – the feelings of guilt and inadequacy associated not with doing wrong, but with
being wrong.
University
Voucher parking is available in the University car
parks. There is free parking in College Road (off
the top of the map) and French Street.
If catching a bus from the city, get off at stop 14
and cross Churchill Avenue via the pedestrian
overpass.
All are welcome to these lectures
George de Haan
As we always say, U3A depends upon its wonderful helpers.
Perhaps an innovation for the Newsletter could be a special thank
you each term to a long-serving ‘assistant’.
Every morning for years George de Haan has been arriving early and
putting out the chairs, quietly, cheerfully, without fuss or fanfare.
I expect many of you didn’t know this. Thank you, George!
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Annual Christmas Luncheon
All members are invited to attend this final social event of the year.
Date
Friday 28th November 2014
Venue
Rosny Park Bowls Club
(200 m past Rosny College - see map below)
40 Bastick Street, Rosny
Time
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
Enjoy a wonderful buffet meal and appreciate the display
of works from the Art, Drawing and Calligraphy classes.
We will be entertained by the U3A Ladies choir and the
Language classes.
Cost
$35.00 per person for 2 course meal (drinks extra)
RSVP
Monday 17th November 2014
(acceptance form page 5)
NOTE:
NEW
VENUE
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PROGRAM SUMMARY - TERM I 2015
Note: this is necessarily a provisional program. There may be minor changes in the New Year
EASTER WEEK: Good Friday: 3rd April. There will be no classes in the week 6th to 9th April
MONDAY
10.00 am-11.00 am
11.00 am-12.30 pm
11.30 am-12.30 pm
1.00 pm-2.00 pm
2.00 pm-3.00pm
German Conversation
(9.45 am – 11.00 pm)
Antje Fox
CR
Astronomy & Space Science: Updates & Oddities
Peter Taylor
LR
Yesterday’s Hobart Today (4 weeks) (16/3 - 13/4)
Colin Denison Th
The Last Mystic Place
(5 weeks) (20/4 - 18/5)
Bruce Davis
Th
*Choral Music for Women’s Voices
Pam Monk/Sandra Rosan *
Writing Workshop
(11:15 am – 12:30) (max 12) Joan Loudon
CR
Let’s Talk Books
(max 12) (Facilitator)
Penny Cohen
LR
From Cyrus to Islam
David Leaman Th
Basic Italian
Geoff Eade
CR
Italian Conversation
Geoff Eade
CR
TUESDAY
10.00 am-11.00 am
11.30 am-12.30 pm
11.30 am-1.00 pm
1.00 pm-2.00 pm
1.00 pm-3.00 pm
French: Continuation of the 2004 Class
The Evolution of Computers
Meet the Music Makers
(Convenor)
Indonesian
Let’s Talk Books
(max 12) (Facilitator)
The Hobart Female Factory (5 weeks)
The Italian Renaissance
(5 weeks)
Four Steps to Art Appreciation:
LOOK - SEE - SENSE – THINK
Play Reading
Drawing for Beginners
(max 16)
Joan Von Bibra
Ian Duffy
Hilary Wallace
Greg Thé
Penny Cohen
Alison Alexander
Michael Bennett
CR
LR
Th
CR
LR
Th
Th
Jan Peacock * TMAG
Marlene Lette
LR
Barbara Whitehouse CR
WEDNESDAY
10.00 am-11.00am
11.30 am-12.30pm
1.00 pm-3.00 pm
French for Travellers
Behind the News for Grown-Ups
The English Fabians
(5 weeks)
The Tasmanian Labor Party (5 Weeks)
A Fine Italian Hand
(max 12)
TBA
Film and Music, an intimate relationship
Drawing (Continued)
(max 16)
Therese Pearce
Adela Morton
Richard Davis
Richard Davis
Christine Farmer
CR
LR
Th
Th
CR
LR
Paul Bywater
Th
Barbara Whitehouse CR
THURSDAY
10.00 am-11.00 am
11.30 am-12.30 pm
12.45 pm-2.45 pm
1.00 pm-2.00 pm
1.00 pm-2.00 pm
Advanced French
Mah Jong
Kaleidoscope
(Convenor)
French (Intermediate)
Basic German
There are Only Nine Basic Tales
Watercolour Painting
(max 15)
Reading Poetry for Pleasure
Circle Dancing
Marilyn Pinkard CR
Robin Alington Maguire LR
Leone Scrivener Th
Peta Kelly
CR
Antje Fox
LR
Basil Sansom
Th
Vicki Martin
CR
Heather Chauncy Com R
Krista Sands
Th
Downstairs: Th = Theatre, Com R = Common Room
Upstairs: LR = Lecture Room, CR = Conference Room,
* Classes held outside Phillip Smith Centre – see full program for details
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