As Ken and I follow up classes for 2026, the rest of the Course Admin team are busy dealing with the day-to-day work of making sure withdrawals, apologies etc are all up-to-date. If we seem a little distracted, please bear with us as we try to make changes as requested by Class Leaders, and accommodate new classes for 2026.
Read on for a reminder about mobile phones, some new classes in Term 4 and a special event in the term break.
Mobile phones and smart watches
We have been asked to remind members to please turn your mobile phone to aeroplane mode or off whilst in class. This also applies to your smart watch, which alerts you to any calls coming through. Many a class is being interrupted by the light coming on and members then looking at the phone or smartwatch and often taking the time to send a message. It is rude not only to the Class Leader but also to other members of the class.
This also applies to members who continue to “google” for information whilst in class. Leave this to later.
New classes Term 4
25ARTS03: Chinese Ink Brush painting. Tuesday, 9:30 – 11 am. Studio 5. Five weeks commencing 7 October. Leader: Patrick Kan. Chinese Ink Brush Painting on Xuan Paper. See course description for materials.
25ARTS17: Photo Editing. Tuesday, 9 – 11 am. On Zoom. Six weeks commencing 7 October. Leader: Archie Kaan. Digital photography has given us a lot of scope to modify and perfect our photos. This class will help you to understand how to. You need to have good mouse and keyboard skills.
25EXES14: Lawn Bowls. Wednesday 1 – 3 pm. Blackburn North Bowling Club, 93 Springfield Rd, Blackburn North. Commencing 8 October. Leader: John Blasetti. This class is an entry level session for both the novice and those with a little knowledge. The Club will provide all requisite equipment.
25FIN016: Trading USA shares. Monday 2:45 – 3:45 pm. Studio 4. Commencing 6 October. Leader: Michael Barker. This class is a discussion group that will cover the basics of trading in US Shares. Members must have experience in share trading, not necessarily in the US markets.
25HIS049: The Origins of Mankind. Thursday, 11:15 am – 12:15 pm. Meeting Room 4. Commencing 9 October. Leader: Gilbert Foster. Term 4 will cover Prehistoric Architecture in the British Isles.
25HUMS01: Speeches that have inspired the world. Thursday, 2:15 – 3:15 pm. Studio 4. Commencing 9 October. Leader: Liz Hooper. This short class will consider speeches throughout the ages. Discussion will take place on what difference they made to people at the time and their relevance to today.
Special event – term break
25AEC01: Mooncake Festival Cooking Demonstration. Friday 3 October, 10 am to 12 noon. NCH Kitchen area. Leader: Lan Tiet. This single session will demonstrate the technique to make these famous treats for celebrating the Autumn Festival. Donation of $5 to cover the cost of ingredients (all money to be donated to charity). 50g cakes with different fillings will be available to purchase – two cakes for $10.
Elsie Mutton OAM
Course Administrator