Photo: Much noise, fun and laughter as members of Kitty Wong’s Paper Craft class decorated our Christmas tree at the Hub with ornaments they had made.
The 2023 Course Program is now available online and in booklet form from the Reception Desk.
Check your classes
Please carefully check the description, time and place of the classes you wish to attend, as a number of our classes have moved or changed.
Some of our beginners classes have progressed to a higher level and a new beginners class may have been established.
You will also see a number of our Dancing classes are now Restricted. What does this mean? You can only attend ONE Restricted class in any parent code. Restricted classes will have an R in the code, e.g. Line Dancing Restricted = 23DANLR1. Dance classes that are restricted are Line Dancing; Dance which covers, Zumba etc; and Rock n Roll. Choose carefully.
Please note that Term 1 and 2 Computer and Digital Technology classes are now included in the main 2023 Course Guide.
New 2023 classes
23DAN013: Chinese Dance Beginners. This is a new beginner’s class, not a continuation from 2022. Leader: Ying Zhao
23DAN017: Chinese Dance Experienced 2. This class is for members who attended the Beginners class in 2022. Leader: Evelyn Tan
23DANLR3: Line Dancing Beginners Plus. You will need to have at least one year’s experience of Line Dancing to attend this class. Leader: Ewah Lee
23DANRR7: Rock n Roll Experienced. This is not a class for the beginner Rock N Roller. It is for the more experienced member. Leaders: Jino Chua and Skip Lam
23EXEF01: Balance Exercise Beginners. This class is suitable for anyone who may have had a fall or limited in their movement. Leader: Suu Chee
23EXEFR3: Moderate Active Plus (previously Fit and Active). A fun way to achieve a medium level of cardio fitness on Monday mornings. Leader: Marlene Coulthard
23EXEFR6: Fit & Active (new). A fun way to achieve a higher level of cardio fitness, strength, flexibility and balance on Wednesday mornings. Leader: Diane Michael
23EXEM01: Cantonese Opera Performance Movement. Learn the art form that uses music, singing and other forms to tell a story. Leader: Lai Chee Lee
23EXEM25: Tai Chi 4 Qigong. No previous experience necessary. Commences Term 3. Leader: Beulah Gardiner
23FIN009: Share Trading & Investing 3 – Starting Out. This is a discussion group about getting started in share trading and investing. Leader: Werner Ebert
23GAM009: Cryptic Crosswords. This class is returning for Terms 1 & 2. Returning Leader: Margaret Lawlor
23HIS017: History of Cinema. If you are interested in the development of Cinema, this class may interest you. Leader: John Duffield
23HIS021: Mainly Shakespeare. Considered the greatest poet and dramatist of all time. Come explore and enjoy. Leader: Maria Ryan
23HUM001: Be the Best You. Let’s look at how to achieve a happy and fulfilling life. Leader: Carl Di Giovine
23HUM017: Healthy Ageing. There will be 3 talks by returning Leader: Valerie Cole
23HUM015: French Poetry Discussion. French poetry can be mysterious, complicated, romantic and much more. Here is your opportunity to explore this subject and who knows what you may learn. Leader: Diana Ferguson
23HUM023: Learning Lenormand. If you have ever wanted to learn about Lenormand and how the deck of 36 cards is read, this class is where to commence. Leader: Naomi Towers
23HUM053: Psychology, Sociology of Advertising. Discussion will take place on how best to deal with the many number of ads we view each day. Leader: David Bednall. This class commences Term 3.
23LANC05: Chinese Level 2B. You will need a basic understanding of the Chinese language. Leader: Julia Zhang
23LANC06: Chinese 2C: Chinese intensive learning. Thursday 12.00 to 1.00 Leader: Jane Pearlgood
23LANS09: Spanish: Introduction to Spanish Texts. An introduction to a selection of poetry and prose in Spanish will be held on a monthly basis. Leader: David Secomb
There are three new ESL classes in 2023:
- 23LANE07: Beginners 4. Returning Leader: Maree Odgers
- 23LANE19: ESL Intermediate 4. Leader: Marg Junor
- 23LANE21: ESL Intermediate 5. Leader: Maree Odgers.
23MUS025: Ukulele. Over the last few years, many of you asked if we could have a Ukulele class. Fortunately, a returning member has agreed to lead a class. Beginners and those with some knowledge welcome. BYO Ukulele. Leader: Paul Garner
23SCI003: Climate Change and Weather. Thursday 11.15 to 12.30 Leader: Terry Hart. This class will cover questions regarding how the weather is related to climate and what influences Climate chance.
23SCI009: Curious about Science and Water. Wednesday 10.45 to 12.00. Christina Hart. This class offers you the opportunity to discover the science of air and water and the effect it has on our planet.
A big welcome to new leaders
Ewah Lee – Line Dancing Beginners Plus
Jino Chua and Skip Lam – Rock n Roll experienced
John Duffield – History of Cinema
Lai Chee Lee – Cantonese Opera Performance
Werner Ebert – Share Trading & Investing 3
Diana Ferguson – French Poetry
Lorraine Spiteri – Literature
Thais Brown – Tarot
Julia Zhang – Chinese 2B
Marg Junor – ESL
Paul Garner – Ukulele
November Forum, ‘How to Enrol’ sessions & Christmas Workshops
As 2022 classes will no longer be visible online, from Monday 14 November, to enrol in the last Forum of the year on 23 November, the Christmas Workshops or the face-to-face or Zoom How to Enrol for 2023 sessions, you will need to fill out an Orange form, available from the Reception Desk or by emailing .