René Carasco’s Outdoor Sketching class on their first outing.

We are fast approaching the end of Term 1, which has been a busy time for our terrific leaders with all the new and returning courses, and for all our members. Judging by the buzz at the Hub, I think everyone is enjoying their classes and the opportunity to socialise. Term 2 is not far away now, and brings with it quite a few new courses – see below for more details.

A reminder that Term 1 finishes on Thursday 28 March (not Friday), and Term 2 begins on Monday 15 April after a two-week break.

Thank you to all members who have co-operated with the Course Admin team while Elsie and Skip have been away, and two of us were hit by COVID for a week. We appreciate your understanding when things get hectic.

Important reminders

• Do not attend a class unless you are accepted. If you are on the Waitlist, you cannot attend and will be asked to leave. For larger classes, this is a safety requirement as we must limit numbers to the room size.
• Please wear your name badges at all times in the Hub, and make sure your emergency contact details are completed on the reverse of the member card. This is vital in case of accidents, and is also a courtesy to your class leaders and other members.
• Apologies: Don’t forget to put in an apology if you are going to miss a class. You can do this by writing “A” on the Attendance sheet, online via your member login, by phone to the office (9878 3898) or by email to . Just use one method!
• Class Times: Please do not regularly arrive late or leave class early as this can be very disruptive to the class and discourteous to the leader. Members must not enrol in overlapping classes, so make sure you allow 15 minutes between the classes you enrol in.

New classes

We have several new courses starting in Terms 2 and 3 which still have vacancies:

• 24SCI003 – Good Bugs, Bad Bugs: The hidden microbes around us: A new nine-week course presented by Geoff Best, formerly a lecturer in Industrial Microbiology at RMIT University.
• 24SCI012 – Exploring Space: A brand new course with Vicki Wilson, exploring advances in the knowledge of our solar system, the galaxy and beyond.
• 24ART091 – Quick Lesson in Photography (Term 2): A repeat of Vicki Wilson’s three-week short course to help you take better happy photos.
• 24ART081 – Picture Framing 3: This three-week course by Michael Chan in his workshop will teach you the basics of picture framing including your own project. Students will need to pay for their own materials. Class size is limited to three members.
• 24CRA025 – Crochet Intermediate or 24CRA031 – Knitting Intermediate: Two courses with Alison Phillips for members with basic skills and the ability to read patterns. You will be encouraged to choose a project to challenge your skills.
• 24EXES09 – Lawn Bowls: An introduction in a formal and friendly group at Blackburn North Bowls Club, with accredited coaches under Leader John Blasetti. The club will provide all necessary equipment.
• 24HUM031 – Keep Your Brain Active (Terms 3 & 4): Tom Edward’s fun course to help maintain cognitive function without stress. A variety of techniques will be covered.
• 24HUM046 – Numerology (Term 2) – Daily Number Workout: An advanced Numerology course with Leader Ursula Kolecki.
• 24HUM057 – Pathways to Inner Self: Leader Keerti Baxi investigates questions pertaining to life and identity to help achieve a positive attitude.
• 24HUM073 – Psychology, Sociology and Ethics of Advertising: David Bednall explores the impact and nature of the many ads we are all exposed to every week. Each week issues will be discussed and illustrated by a series of banned, funny, gross, amazing, and banal ads. The course runs in Term 2, breaks for Term 3, and continues in Term 4.
• 24LANG07 – German Level 1 Beginners and 24LANG10 – German Level 2 Intermediate: Peter Griffiths returns with his two popular German courses.
• 24LANC22 – Chinese Level 4B: A new Chinese Language course with Wooi Chong Chen, using Ni Hao Book 5 and other material.

Best wishes for the remainder of Term 1, and for your Term 2 courses. We hope you enjoy the two-week holiday at the end of Term 1.

From Ken and the Course Admin Team of Elsie, Mai, Cynthia, Skip and Ian

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