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Aquarobics - With Kay Love
Aquarobics - With Robert Backhouse
Armchair Theatre
Art In The Gallery
Asca Friday Activities
Australian Classics
Australian Poetry
Bird Watching
Bones & Balance
Book Discussion Group
Book Lovers
British Social History C.1650 - C. 1850
Bushwalking
Calligraphy For Beginners
Candlewick Embroidery
Cards For Fun
Chess
Companionship In Reading
Cooking - Sharing Favourite Recipes
Croquet — With The Armidale And Autumn Lodge Croquet Club
Cross Stitch
Current National And International Issues
Family History Research - Advanced
Family History Research - Using The Internet
Feldenkrais
Fine Needlework
French Language - An Introduction To
Gardening At Asca
German Language - Intermediate Level
Investment Group
Italian - Do It Yourself
Laughing For No Reason
Mahjong
Making Wooden Toys - With The Armidale Men's Shed
Meaning Of Life
Music Appreciation - With Geoff And Gretel Kempster
New England Folklore And History
Patches And Threads
Photography
Play 500
Reading For Pleasure
Seniors Computer Club - Advanced
Seniors Computer Club - Beginners
Seniors Computer Club - Digital Photography Using Computers
Seniors Computer Club - Intermediate
Seniors Computer Club - Introduction To Computers
Singing For Pleasure
Standby List For …
Standby List For Book Groups
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Standby List For Craft Classes
Tai Chi - With Jim Scanlan
Tai Chi - With Margaret Martyn
Tuesday Talks
Using Worms For Household Composting
Woodworking - With The Splinter Group
Yoga
Yoga In Chairs
AQUAROBICS - WITH KAY LOVE
Beneficial exercise where the body's weight is partly supported by the water. Aquarobics is
based on two fundamental properties of water: that it is a buoyant medium and that it exerts
resistance to motion. Neither of these applies on land. The effort put into any exercise may vary
with the individual. This is a great activity for participants of all levels, who will experience
marked improvement in balance and coordination.
Leader: Kay Love
Phone: 6772 6303
Frequency: Every Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 7:45am
Duration: 45 minutes
Venue: TAS Pool
Vacancies: Some places available
Costs: $3.00 pool entry fee per session, payable to Course Leader on each attendance
Start Date:: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Please contact Kay to check on vacancies before joining this group.
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AQUAROBICS - WITH ROBERT BACKHOUSE
Beneficial exercise where the body's weight is partly supported by the water. Aquarobics is
based on two fundamental properties of water: that it is a buoyant medium and that it exerts
resistance to motion. Neither of these applies on land. The effort put into any exercise may vary
with the individual. This is a great activity for participants of all levels, who will experience
marked improvement in balance and coordination.
Leader: Robert Backhouse
Phone: 6772 5342
Frequency: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday (except Public Holidays)
Time: 7:45am
Duration: 45 minutes
Venue: TAS Pool
Vacancies: 6
Costs: $3.00 pool entry fee per session, payable to Course Leader on each attendance
Start Date:: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Please contact Robert to check on vacancies before joining this group. Regular attendees have been enrolled for next
semester. Please re-enrol if you missed many sessions last semester.
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ARMCHAIR THEATRE
There is no need to learn lines - all plays are read on the spot. Starting with light comedies and
murder mysteries and maybe moving on to something more serious after consultation with the
group.
Leader: Alanna Mason
Phone: 0488 713 981
Frequency: Every Tuesday (except school holidays)
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: Racecourse
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Vacancies: Up to a 6 new participants welcome
Costs: $1.00 per week to cover the cost of photocopying
Start Date: 20 July 2010
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ART IN THE GALLERY
The course is suitable for the beginner to the more advanced, to the artistic and the not so artistic.
Artists have always studied works from the past as a basis for developing their personal vision.
Discover your own artistic vision in an inspiring setting, drawing among the masterpieces from
NERAM's collections.
Leader: Jonathon Larsen
Phone: 6772 5255
Frequency: Every Friday for 10 weeks
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: New England Regional Art Museum (NERAM)
Vacancies: Minimum of 15 and maximum of 25 participants (Note comment below)
Costs: $30.00 per person for the course, payable on enrolment
Start Date: To Be Advised
Leader comment: Participants need to bring their own materials such as sketchpad, charcoal, drawing pencils, pastels, conté and
artists' pens. This course requires a minimum of 15 participants to be viable,
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ASCA FRIDAY ACTIVITIES
A day spent at ASCA House continuing the activities previously enjoyed under the banner of
Armidale Senior Citizens Association and now provided by U3AA, The activities include morning
tea and lunch and activities such as a raffle, cards and other games and an occasional movie.
Leader: Diane Cherry
Phone: 6772 7726
Frequency: Every Friday, February to December, except Good Friday
Time: 9.30am
Duration: 5 hours
Venue: ASCA House
Vacancies: Plenty of room for any U3AA members to join this group
Costs: $7:00 per week to cover the cost of morning tea and lunch
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: There is plenty of space available and anyone can come along and see what is on offer with no obligations - but first
please book your place by calling Diane.
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AUSTRALIAN CLASSICS
Through the medium of film and spoken word we explore several Australian Classics that began
as works of literature: Robbery Under Arms, My Brilliant Career, The Chant of Jimmy Blacksmith,
Picnic at Hanging Rock, Oscar and Lucinda, and others. Discussion will centre around the
question of how each story contributes to the Australian character or culture.
Leader: Gary Melville
Phone: 6771 1067
Frequency: Every Thursday
Time: 2:30 pm
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Up to 10 participants
Costs: There are no additional costs for this course
Start Date: 2 September 2010
Leader comment: Texts may be available on the internet.
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***NEW FOR SEMESTER TWO***
AUSTRALIAN POETRY
For those who enjoy listening to poetry and especially for those who have not had much to do
with poetry but would like to give it a go. This is not an academic course but a survey with some
discussion of what is "good" poetry.
Leader: Bill Crocker
Phone: 6771 1508
Frequency: Every Monday for 8 weeks
Time: 2:30 pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Up to 25 participants welcome
Costs: There are no additional costs for this course
Start Date: 6 September 2010
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BIRD WATCHING
Join this friendly and informal group to watch birds in flight and nesting and to learn their
habitats. Partake in some gentle walking exercise whilst looking for common and rarer birds in
and around Armidale. Bring your binoculars and some morning tea.
Leader: Nan McLean
Phone: 6772 6445
Frequency: Second Friday of each month, except for July and August
Time: 9:00am
Duration: 3 to 3½ hours
Venue: Meet at 119 Taylor Street
Vacancies: No limit to the number who can enjoy this activity
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 10 September 2010
Leader comment: New participants always warmly welcomed. Come and enjoy watching birds in the open spaces around Armidale
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BONES & BALANCE
Gentle arm and leg exercises, with weights, designed to strengthen bones and improve balance.
Exercises are adapted from the book "Strong Women Stay Young".
Leader: Franky Elks
Phone: 6772 6343
Frequency: Every Monday
Time: 11:00am
Duration: 45 minutes
Venue: ASCA House (South Room)
Vacancies: Up to 8 new participants welcome
Costs: Regular participants will need to purchase simple hand and ankle weights to use in the
exercises
Start Date: 20 July 2010
Leader comment: Some light weight sets are available for people who wish to try these exercises before becoming permanent members
of this group.
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BOOK DISCUSSION GROUP
Read and discuss a wide selection of books — fiction, non-fiction, classics, etc. Books are chosen
by group decision.
Leader: Jean Jackson
Phone: 6772 2299
Frequency: Third Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 1½ to 2 hours
Venue: Members' homes
Vacancies: Sorry, no places available at present
Costs: Participants may need to purchase books from time to time
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Start Date: Continues - no break
Course Coordinator comment: If you wish to join a book group please enrol in course 76 “Standby List for Book Groups” and we will try
to start a new group if enough interest is shown.
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BOOK LOVERS
Discuss a wide selection of books — fiction, non-fiction, classics, etc — whatever members of the
group have been reading recently.
Leader: Christine Horn
Phone: 6775 1003
Frequency: Every second Wednesday of each month
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Members' homes
Vacancies: Unfortunately there are no vacancies at present
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
Course Coordinator comment: If you wish to join a book group please enrol in course 76 "Standby List for Book Groups" and we will try
to start a new group if enough interest is shown.
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***NEW FOR SEMESTER TWO***
BRITISH SOCIAL HISTORY C.1650 - C. 1850
In early-modern, pre-industrial Britain the lives of working people (the majority of the
population) were shaped chiefly by the influences of custom and community. These are
examined in ten contexts - the village community; labour in the skilled trades; poor relief and
charity; censure and protest; forms of recreation; love, sex and marriage; women and work;
alternative belief; popular Protestantism; literacy and popular culture. Each two-hour session will
consist of a lecture and then the discussion of a selection of relevant documents. No previous
knowledge is required or assumed.
Leader: David Kent
Phone: 6772 1764
Frequency: Every Second Wednesday
Time: 10:30 am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: 25-30 vacancies
Costs: There are no extra costs for this course
Start Date: 21 July 2010
Leader comment: Eleven sessions - the first an Introduction (and gauge of future numbers for copying material) and fortnightly
thereafter.
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BUSHWALKING
Walks are usually 5 to 8 km and are easy or moderate, never hard (as rated by National Park
Standards). Chosen destinations include National Parks Estates, Travelling Stock Reserves,
private properties, etc. One trip away is planned for Semester 2. Information about forthcoming
walks is usually posted on the U3AA Noticeboard and webpage and also sent by email to those
with this facility. Participants should wear clothing and footwear appropriate for outdoor activities
in the area and location of the walk and should bring a hat, sunscreen, and any needed
medication. Participants should also bring sufficient liquids and snacks as well for longer
excursions.
Leader: Angus Cameron
Phone: 6772 0962 or 0428 781 330
Frequency: Second Friday (odd months)
Second Saturday (even months)
Time: 8:30am or 9:30am in colder months
Duration: Usually 4 to 5 hours
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Venue: Meet at the Picnic Shelter near the Visitors Information Centre
Vacancies: For safety reasons enrolments in this activity are limited and the number attending any
walk may need to be restricted. Please only enrol in this activity if you intend to be a
regular walker and let the Course Leader know if you are not intending to participate in
any more walks this year.
Costs: Small additional costs may apply on some occasions and on extended trips
Start Date: Watch your emails or the noticeboard at ASCA House or the U3AA website for
announcements
Leader Comment: Start times vary, usually 9:30 in colder months. Please check emails or the U3AA noticeboard or web page for times
and destinations.
Members who have attended at least one walk in Semester 1 have been automatically re-enrolled for Semester 2.
New enrolments in Semester 2 may mean some non-active members from Semester 1 will have to be dropped from the enrolment list.
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CALLIGRAPHY FOR BEGINNERS
Calligraphy is the art of beautiful writing achieved by giving form to signs in an expressive,
harmonious and skilful manner. This 12-week course will give you the chance to learn and
practice italic style writing.
The first week will look at the equipment and materials you may need for this course. If you have
calligraphy pens, papers, books, etc, please bring them along to the first week's meeting.
Leader: Diane Cherry
Phone: 6772 7726
Frequency: Every Monday for 12 weeks (except school holidays)
Time: 9:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: This course can cater for a maximum of 10 participants
Costs: You may need to buy equipment and materials for this course if you do not already have
them
Start Date: 20 July 2010
Leader comment: The first 6 weeks are an introduction to Calligraphy and an extra 4- to 6-week more advanced course may be
scheduled at the end of the introductory course for interested participants.
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CANDLEWICK EMBROIDERY
Join a group that enjoys embroidery using thick thread and large needles. It is a great craft for
people who wish to do a craft but maybe do not have the eyesight and nimble fingers required
for some needlework crafts. Basically it is embroidery with knots and you can create some
spectacular pieces.
Leader: Gloria Boundy
Phone: 6772 4518
Frequency: Every Friday
Time: 9:30am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: 201 Kennedy Street
Vacancies: Maximum of six participants (see Leader Comments)
Costs: Craft costs only. You will need suitable needles, cottons, hoops, etc. Maximum cost
$25.00
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: This activity will run as 2 groups; one on 1st and 3rd Fridays - Group 1 - and the other on the 2nd and 4th Fridays -
Group 2. There are 3 vacancies in each group in Semester 2, 2010.
Course Coordinator comment: Please enrol in
Course No. 87 to join Group 1
Course No. 987 to join Group 2
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CARDS FOR FUN
Join a relaxed and enthusiastic group playing cards in a social environment for fun, while
learning and playing a range of card and other games. Don’t forget to bring a simple lunch.
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Leader: Ellen Pinnington
Phone: 6772 8660
Frequency: Every Tuesday
Time: Noon
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Up to 10 new participants welcome
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 3 August 2010
Leader comment: Please phone Ellen to check on vacancies before attending this group.
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***NEW LEADER FOR SEMESTER 2***
CHESS
Play the age-old middle-eastern game of chess, which can be traced back to seventh century
India. Current rules date from about the 1600s. All skill levels are catered for, from beginners,
with tuition and guidance available in friendly and supportive company, to chess masters wishing
to hone their competitive skills.
Leader: Brian Neville
Phone: 6775 1929
Frequency: Every Thursday
Time: 2:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: SunnyCove
Vacancies: Unlimited
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: The chess group works well in pleasant surroundings. We would love to have some more members join the group.
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COMPANIONSHIP IN READING
This small group meets and discusses books which have been previously chosen and read. Each
group member has a turn in selecting an item - fiction, non-fiction, classics etc. with group input.
Leader: Lee Harlow
Phone: 6772 6053
Frequency: Last Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 1½ hours
Venue: Alternates between members' homes
Vacancies: A few vacancies exist
Costs: No additional costs for this activity
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: A few more participants are welcome to join this group but please phone Lee to check on vacancies before joining
this group.
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COOKING - SHARING FAVOURITE RECIPES
Class members will demonstrate their favourite recipes. A published program will set out the
recipes to be used, with an indication of level of difficulty and cost. Those attending will be asked
to contribute towards the cost - and to sample the food. Some of the demonstrations will be
simple easy-to-prepare meals for one or two people, others will include: "fool-proof" scone
recipes to see which tastes the best, a simple, easy recipe for delicious pancakes and some
marvellous, not-so-easy chocolate cakes. You can join without having to cook, just come to learn
and taste.
Leader: Margaret Burke
Phone: 6772 7384
Frequency: Second Thursday of each month
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Time: 12 noon
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (Kitchen / East Room)
Vacancies: No
Costs: Participants will be asked to contribute to the cost of ingredients which will be shown in
the program for this course
Start Date: 8 July 2010
Leader comment: Please phone Margaret to discuss your involvement prior to attending this course
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CROQUET — WITH THE ARMIDALE AND AUTUMN LODGE CROQUET CLUB
Croquet is believed to have arrived in England from Ireland in 1850. It is now a popular
recreation in Australia. You can join this relaxed and happy group and learn to play the game or
continue to build your existing skills. Balls and spare mallets are available for use.
Leader: June Burgess and Mary Mills
Phone: 6772 4520 / 6772 3401
Frequency: Every week day
Time: Every day at 10:00am and also Tuesday at 2:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: Armidale and Autumn Lodge Croquet Club
Vacancies: We have space for more players
Costs: $50.00 per annum payable to the Croquet Club
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: The Club always needs more players. We have vacancies for most sessions. Contact either of the course leaders,
June or Mary, for further information and to join this group. For new players joining this group we can arrange learning sessions on
Thursday or Friday afternoons.
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CROSS STITCH
This friendly and relaxed group participates in interesting needlework projects.
Leader: Anne Walsh / Norma Edmonds
Phone: 6775 1759 / 6772 3862
Frequency: Every Monday
Time: 1:00pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: Waratah Room, Autumn Lodge
Vacancies: Sorry, no places available at present but see comment below
Costs: Personal craft costs only
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Occasional short term vacancies may exist in this course. If you wish to take advantage of these vacancies please
phone Anne on 6775 1759.
Course Coordinator comment: If you wish to join a craft group please enrol in course 75 "Standby List for Craft Groups" and we will try
to start a new group if enough interest is shown.
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***NEW FOR SEMESTER TWO***
CURRENT NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL ISSUES
This will be a discussion hour during which all participants contribute and all views about current
issues are respected. Some issues might well be controversial and that will make for lively and
friendly discussion and learning. However, there will be equal opportunity for both speaking
and listening!
Topics will be chosen a week in advance by the group and the topic leader identified. This will
allow some thought and even reading preparation if participants wish. Robin will lead the first
session on the very current topic concerning refugees but hopes then to be more a facilitator of
the sessions with the group deciding the session format.
Leader: Robin Jones
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Phone: 6772 6384
Frequency: Every Monday
Time: 3:00 pm
Duration: Normally 1 hour, but may extend a little from time to time to allow full discussion of
some topics
Venue: 12 Campion Parade (off Erskine St, North Hill)
Vacancies: Restricted to 10 participants to allow greater individual participation.
Costs: There are no additional costs for this course.
Start Date: 6 September 2010
Leader comment: I would act more as a facilitator than leader as the course lends itself to member participation, contribution and
interaction. Hopefully this will happen but if not I would take the more active role of leader. I'm hopeful that sessions will be lively and
thoughtful and have some divergence of ideas based on accurate facts so that we all learn from each other.
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***NEW FOR SEMESTER TWO***
FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH - ADVANCED
Participants will be familiar with the "Legacy" Family History program. This course is designed
for members who have already attended the U3AA course "Family History Research - Using the
Internet" OR are already using the "Legacy" program. Participants will learn how to use the full
power of "Legacy".
Leader: Ian Watkins
Phone: 6771 2020
Frequency: Weekly on Monday for 10 weeks (except school holidays)
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
Vacancies: Strictly 8 attendees only
Costs: $20.00, payable on enrolment
Start Date: 26 July 2010
Leader comment: To enrol in this course, please call at the U3AA Office and pay the enrolment fee.
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FAMILY HISTORY RESEARCH - USING THE INTERNET
Learn how to research your family history on your PC. Participants will learn on a full version of
"Legacy" genealogy software and a "free" basic version of the program will be provided to
participants. Learn how to maintain your family tree and search the internet for ancestors.
Leader: Ian Watkins
Phone: 6771 2020
Frequency: Every Wednesday for 15 weeks (except school holidays)
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
Vacancies: Strictly 8 attendees only
Costs: $25.00, payable on enrolment
Start Date: 28 July 2010
Leader comment: To enrol in this course, please call at the U3AA Office and pay the enrolment fee.
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FELDENKRAIS
Would you like to learn more about the ways you move? And about how those ways can add joy
or pain to your life? Feldenkrais can change these ways to give you more ease, elegance,
strength, stability and even more joy in your movements; and it can also modify these same ways
to reduce strain, stress, discomfort, pain and immobility.
Leader: Dorothy Pearson
Phone: 6772 6114
Frequency: Every Tuesday
Time: Noon
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: CB Newling Centre (Room G36)
Vacancies: Unlimited
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Costs: $10.00 per semester or 50c per class
Start Date: To be advised. This course is in abeyance for the time being . It is hoped that sessions
will recommence in October 2010
Course Coordinator comment: Dorothy hopes to restart sessions in October. Watch the Newsletter, U3AA website and ASCA House
noticeboards for further information.
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FINE NEEDLEWORK
In a fun and friendly atmosphere, participate in needlework projects including cross-stitch,
hardanger, tapestry, embroidery and even stump-work. A large number of "stitching" reference
books are available to locate those unusual stitches.
Leader: Margaret Norton
Phone: 6772 3571
Frequency: Every Friday
Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 2½ hours
Venue: Mary Beeby's, 110 Newton Street
Vacancies: Sorry, no places available at present
Costs: Personal craft costs only
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Unfortunately there are no vacancies in this course at present.
Course Coordinator comment: If you wish to join a craft group please enrol in course 75 “Standby List for Craft Groups” and we will try
to start a new group if enough interest is shown
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FRENCH LANGUAGE - AN INTRODUCTION TO
This is a marvellous opportunity for beginners to explore and learn the French language.
Leader: Shirley Cook
Phone: 6772 7262
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 3:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Sorry, there are no vacancies at present
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: continues - no break
Leader comment: Please contact Shirley before joining this group.
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GARDENING AT ASCA
Join a working party to improve and maintain the gardens surrounding ASCA House. The group
will hold a planning meeting on the last Thursday of each month at 1:30pm and work in the
gardens at suitable times during the week.
Leader: Ellen Pinnington
Phone: 6772 8660
Frequency: Last Thursday of each month (planning) and at other times as arranged (working in the
garden)
Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (Garden)
Vacancies: Many hands make light work (or in this case, make the garden grow)
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Please enrol in this group if you can help us - just an hour or two each month - to beautify the gardens at ASCA
House. Bringing your own gardening tools, etc, would be really helpful.
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GERMAN LANGUAGE - INTERMEDIATE LEVEL
Continue to learn German speaking skills and explore aspects of German culture with this
relaxed and informal group.
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Leader: Brunie Stelter
Phone: 6772 8468
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: 33 Galloway Street
Vacancies: There is one vacancy at present
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 7 July 2010
Leader comment: New participants: please phone Brunie before joining this group
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INVESTMENT GROUP
Join an investment discussion group concentrating mostly on shares, but sometimes covering
property and managed funds and occasionally taxation and DIY superannuation. We have strict
rules to maintain privacy, hence, following the general rules for gossip, we do not divulge our
own portfolios except in very general terms.
Leader: William Hughes
Phone: 6772 4131
Frequency: First and Third Wednesdays of each month
Time: Noon
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Memorial Library
Vacancies: Up to 4 new participants welcome
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 4 August 2010
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ITALIAN - DO IT YOURSELF
Italian conversation and grammar. Members of the group benefit from the knowledge of some of
the members who are able to assist with the finer points of the language.
Leader: Rosemary Livingstone Thomas
Phone: 6779 1188
Frequency: Every Friday
Time: 11:00am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Legacy House
Vacancies: There may be room for 1 or 2 new participants, preferably with some knowledge of
Italian
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: We would love to have an Italian speaker or tutor help us if one is available among the membership.
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***NEW FOR SEMESTER TWO***
LAUGHING FOR NO REASON
Laughter is indeed the best medicine! Come along and see how you feel after laughing with
friends for just 30 minutes. Go to www.laughteryoga.org for more information. You need no extra
equipment or sportswear but clearance from a GP is recommended if you have health issues. We
do gentle stretching and breathing in addition to laughter.
You can participate standing or seated. Laughers at the Bendemeer CWA had their blood
pressures measured by the Tamworth Public Health Nurse before and after their first session and
all participants had lower readings five minutes after the laughter than they had at the start.
Imagine the improvement after completing a weekly session for the entire term! All are welcome.
Please phone if you have any questions or email laughtertravellers @hotmail.com.
Leader: Kellie Leech
Phone: 0427 025 987
Frequency: Every Tuesday
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Time: 11:20am
Duration: 30 minutes
Venue: ASCA House Garden
Vacancies: No limit
Costs: There is no additional cost, but donations are gratefully accepted - especially flowers and
garden produce
Start Date: 3 August 2010
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MAHJONG
Play the ancient game of Mahjong for fun and pleasure in a relaxed, friendly and non-competitive
atmosphere. Fellowship and an enjoyable game is the main aim of this group.
Leader: Barbara Nevin
Phone: 6775 2128
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2½ hours
Venue: Racecourse
Vacancies: There is space for some new participants
Costs: $3.00 per semester to help cover the costs of morning teas
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: New participants should phone Barbara to check for vacancies before attending.
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MAKING WOODEN TOYS - WITH THE ARMIDALE MEN'S SHED
Participants will be involved in making wooden toys. They will work in a group with an
instructor/supervisor who will guide them through the entire production process involving
design, cutting, assembly and finishing toys. Participants can choose which of those tasks they
engage in. Prototypes of the toys exist and they will be copied as well as new designs added.
The Men’s Shed will provide all the materials and tools required, and guidance and supervision
of the work. The toys will be available for sale and gifting to appropriate community
organisations.
Leader: Roy Powell, Richard Tromp
Phone: 6772 5899 (Men's Shed)
Frequency: Every Thursday
Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 3 hours
Venue: The Armidale Men's Shed
Vacancies: There is room for up to 10 participants in the group
Costs: One off cost of $14 for insurance and then $1 per session payable to the Armidale Men's
Shed
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: This course is intended to be essentially self-funding with the toys being sold to fund the course.
Participants may elect to join the Men’s Shed which would allow them to use the shed at any time of the week for woodworking and
joinery work in addition to the course.
Course Coordinator comment: This course is suitable for both men and women. There are many aspects to toy making that you can
select from to participate in.
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MEANING OF LIFE
Is life meaningless? Is there some transcendental meaning to life? Is life given meaning only
through individual human choice? These are some of the intriguing and bewitching questions that
we shall be considering in this course. Come along and have your say!
Leader: Gary Melville
Phone: 6771 1067
Frequency: Every Thursday for 8 weeks
Time: 2:30pm
Duration: 2 hours
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Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: A maximum of 10 members can be catered for in this course
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 1 July 2010
Leader Comment: The group will use some web-based material (details will be given in class).
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MUSIC APPRECIATION - WITH GEOFF AND GRETEL KEMPSTER
Six programs will cover some well-known, and less well-known, classical works over the last four
or five centuries.
Leader: Geoff and Gretel Kempster
Phone: 6772 6531
Frequency: Each Friday for six weeks
Time: 10:00 am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: 12 Catherine Street
Vacancies: There is space for a maximum of 16 members
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 24 September 2010
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NEW ENGLAND FOLKLORE AND HISTORY
A series of 6-8 weekly one-hour talks. Topics which will be covered include: convict and
liberation poets; peace movements; Indonesian war camps; nationalism and mining.
Leader: Bob Cummins
Phone: 6772 8402
Frequency: Every Thursday for 6-8 weeks
Time: 9:30am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: The venue can cater for large numbers of members
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 22 July 2010
Leader comment: Watch the Newsletter, U3AA webpage or ASCA House noticeboard for dates, speakers and topics.
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PATCHES AND THREADS
All types of needlework, including patchwork, embroidery, etc, some machine work and some
hand sewing.
Leader: Franky Elks
Phone: 6772 6343
Frequency: Every Wednesday (except for school holidays)
Time: 2:00pm
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: 20 Crest Road
Vacancies: Sorry, there are no places available at present
Costs: $2.00 per week to cover some supplied course materials and afternoon tea
Start Date: 21 July 2010
Leader comment: Unfortunately there is no space at the moment for more enrolments.
Course Coordinator comment: If you wish to join a craft group please enrol in course 75 "Standby List for Craft Groups" and we will try
to start a new group if enough interest is shown.
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PHOTOGRAPHY
Photography, with emphasis on using your own camera. Practical picture taking is a feature of the
course with discussion of results achieved. Includes guest speakers to broaden the field of
subjects of interest to photographers.
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Leader: Alan Walsh
Phone: 6775 1759
Frequency: Every second Monday
Time: 1:30pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Unfortunately, there are no places available in this course at present, but some vacancies
occur from time to time - see comment below
Costs: There are no additional costs for this course
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Members wishing to join this group should phone Alan to check on vacancies before joining the group.
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PLAY 500
Newcomers are welcome to join a friendly group who enjoy playing this popular social card
game. Lessons given for those interested in learning how to play.
Leader: Margaret Marrum
Phone: 6772 2104
Frequency: Every Friday
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: Kent House (Activity Room)
Vacancies: There is room for a few more players
Costs: $22 per semester, payable on first attendance, or
$1 per session, paid on each attendance.
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Members wishing to join this group should phone Margaret to check on vacancies before joining the group.
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READING FOR PLEASURE
Read, discuss and analyse a wide variety of books with this friendly and informal group. Recently
read books include "One Good Turn" by Kater Atkinson, "The Lost Dog" by Michelle Dekrester,
"The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Woo" by Junot Diaz and "The Zoo Keeper's War" by Steven
Conte. All very good reads.
Leader: Violet Earl
Phone: 6772 1249
Frequency: Last Thursday of each month
Time: 10:00am
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Venue: Members' homes
Vacancies: The group has one vacancy at present.
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Please phone Violet to check on vacancies before joining this group.
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SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB - ADVANCED
These sessions are aimed at exploring topics not normally available in regular computer classes.
Members of the group are encouraged to set the program of topics to be explored. We
concentrate on discussion of the latest developments in computing and solving problems being
experienced by members. We also refer to latest computer magazines and the free software
packages and utilities they provide.
Leader: Doug Crocker
Phone: 6772 8335
Frequency: Every second Thursday for 7 sessions
Time: 1:00pm
Duration: 1½ hours per session
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
Vacancies: A maximum of 25 places available
Costs: $15.00 payable on enrolment
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Start Date: 5 August 2010
Leader comment: Please book early at the U3AA Office and pay the course fee to ensure your place in this popular course.
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SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB - BEGINNERS
This very popular course covers an introduction to computing and the internet, including starting
and stopping a computer, computer terminology, using word processing and spreadsheets,
searching the world wide web and sending and receiving emails. This course is suitable for those
who are able to use a mouse and keyboard and those who want to become more confident in
their use of the computer.
Leader: Des Latham
Phone: 6772 0846
Frequency: Every Wednesday or every Thursday (except school holidays) for 15 weeks
Time: Wednesday 1:00pm or 2:15pm or
Thursday 9:00am or 10:15am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
Vacancies: A maximum of 8 members (mixed beginner or intermediate) in any one session
Costs: $30.00 per course (15 lessons)
Start Date: Wednesday 4 August 2010 or
Thursday 5 August 2010
Leader comment: Please book early at the U3AA Office and pay the course fee to ensure your place in these popular courses.
Please enrol in Course Number:
49 for Wednesday 1:00pm
749 for Wednesday 2:15pm
849 for Thursday 9:00am
949 for Thursday 10:15 am
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SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB - DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY USING COMPUTERS
Five one-hour sessions aimed at exploring digital photography. We will look at three common
free digital photography programs, Picasa3, Autostitch and Photostory, to explore editing of
digital photographs, creating panorama pictures and creating video movies from digital still
photographs.
Leader: Doug Crocker
Phone: 6772 8335
Frequency: Every Tuesday for 5 weeks
Time: 2:15pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
Vacancies: A maximum of 8 members per course.
Costs: $10.00 per course (5 lessons)
Start Date: 3 August 2010
Leader Comment: Please book early at the U3AA Office and pay the course fee to ensure your place in this popular course.
If necessary a standby list will be created and another course will be scheduled later in the semester.
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SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB - INTERMEDIATE
This course continues on from the beginners' course and introduces more advanced techniques
for word processing, spreadsheets, internet searching and emails. It includes advanced word-
processing techniques needed to produce a professional looking newsletter.
Leader: Des Latham
Phone: 6772 0846
Frequency: Every Wednesday and every Thursday (except school holidays) for 15 weeks
Time: Wednesday 1:00pm or 2:15pm
Thursday 9:00am or 10:15am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
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Vacancies: A maximum of 8 members (mixed beginner or intermediate) in any one session
Costs: $30.00 per course (15 lessons)
Start Date: Wednesday 4 August or
Thursday 5 August 2010
Leader comment: Book early at the U3AA Office and pay the course fee to ensure your place in this popular course.
Please enrol in Course Number:
51 for Wednesday 1:00pm
751 for Wednesday 2:15pm
851 for Thursday 9:00am
951 for Thursday 10:15 am
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SENIORS COMPUTER CLUB - INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
This seven-week course is intended for those who have not used a computer before. It covers
introduction to computers including starting and stopping a computer, computer terminology,
mouse skills, keyboard skills and an introduction to the internet.
Leader: Des Latham
Phone: 6772 0846
Frequency: Every Tuesday (except school holidays) for 7 weeks
Time: 1:00pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (Computer Lab)
Vacancies: A maximum of 6 members per course
Costs: $15.00 per course (7 lessons)
Start Date: Course 1: 3 Aug 2010
Course 2: 12 Oct 2010
Leader comment: If you are not sure if you want to learn how to use a computer then this is the course to try. Please book early at the
U3AA Office and pay the course fee to ensure your place in this popular course.
Please Enrol in Course Number:
52 for Course 1 (3 August)
952 for Course 2 (12 October)
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SINGING FOR PLEASURE
Join a happy and enthusiastic singing group where the emphasis is on the pleasure of singing.
Participants do not need to have a singing background, but do need to enjoy friendly company,
afternoon teas and other pleasurable activities.
Leader: Ilse O'Sullivan
Phone: 6772 6621
Frequency: First and Third Wednesdays of each month
Time: 2:00pm
Duration: 1½ hours
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Two to four places available but please phone Ilse before joining this group
Costs: No additional costs for this course
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: New members are welcomed by all to this friendly and happy group.
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* * * STANDBY LIST ***
STANDBY LIST FOR …
If you wish to join a group that has no vacancies, please enrol in this standby list and indicate
which course you would like to join and we will attempt to start a new group if there are enough
interested members.
Leader: To be determined
Phone: U3AA Office, 6772 2752
Frequency: To be determined
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Time: To be determined
Duration: To be determined
Venue: To be determined
Vacancies: To be determined
Costs: To be determined
Start Date: To be determined
Course Coordinator comment: We will try to start new groups for those who add their name to this standby list.
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* * * STANDBY LIST * * *
STANDBY LIST FOR BOOK GROUPS
If you wish to join a book group and there are no places available in the other book groups,
please enrol in this course and we will attempt to set up a new group if there are enough
interested members.
Leader: To be determined
Phone: U3AA Office 6772 2752
Frequency: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: To be determined
Venue: To be determined
Vacancies: To be determined
Costs: To be determined
Start Date: To be determined
Course Coordinator comment: We will try to start one or two new book groups for those who add their name to this standby list.
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STANDBY LIST FOR CRAFT CLASSES
If you wish to join a craft group and the are no places available in the other craft groups, please
enrol in this dummy course and we will attempt to set up a new group if there are enough
interested members.
Leader: To be determined
Phone: U3AA Office 6772 2752
Frequency: To be determined
Time: To be determined
Duration: To be determined
Venue: To be determined
Vacancies: To be determined
Costs: To be determined
Start Date: To be determined
Course Coordinator comment: We will try to start one or two new craft groups for those who add their name to this standby list.
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TAI CHI - WITH JIM SCANLAN
Help prevent pain and stiffness through an easy to learn and safe exercise program based on
gentle movement exercises with an ancient history in China. The exercises stress suppleness and
elasticity.
Leader: Jim Scanlan
Phone: 6778 4292
Frequency: Every Friday
Time: 1:00pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Sport UNE
Vacancies: Unfortunately there are no vacancies at present
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
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TAI CHI - WITH MARGARET MARTYN
Help prevent pain and stiffness through an easy to learn and safe exercise program based on
gentle movement exercises with an ancient history in China. The exercises stress suppleness and
elasticity.
Leader: Margaret Martyn
Phone: 6772 4761
Frequency: Every Monday
Time: 1:00pm
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: Legacy House
Vacancies: Sorry, no places available at present
Costs: $10 per semester payable on first attendance
Start Date: 19 July 2010
Course Coordinator comment: This semester the members who have been on the waiting list for Tai Chi have been invited to join this
group. The class will run as a "beginners" class.
If you wish to join a Tai Chi class please enrol in course 103 "Standby List for . . . " and nominate Tai Chi and we will try to start a new
group if enough interest is shown and a Tai Chi teacher can be found.
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TUESDAY TALKS
Through guest speakers this group will explore personal histories and other interesting topics. It
will reminisce about things that happened in our lives (be they happy or unhappy moments), and
learn about interesting organisations and developments in our community.
Leader: A small group of members share organising this group, but please direct all enquiries
Alan Walsh on the phone number below
Phone: 6775 1759
Frequency: Every Tuesday
Time: 9:30am
Duration: 2 hours
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: The venue can cater for large numbers of members
Costs: No additional costs apply except for a nominal donation (50c) towards morning tea
Start Date: 3 August 2010
Leader comment: Please watch the Newsletter, U3AA webpage or the ASCA House noticeboard for dates, speakers and topics.
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***NEW FOR SEMESTER TWO***
USING WORMS FOR HOUSEHOLD COMPOSTING
Be Environmentally Aware: Reduce waste to landfill sites by composting kitchen scraps with
compost worms and reusing on your garden or pot plants. Learn proper care and feeding
techniques for worms, and application of worm compost.
Leader: Brian and Ros Leslie
Phone: 6775 2397
Frequency: Every second Tuesday, for 7 fortnights.
Time: 2:00 pm
Duration: 1 to 1½ hours
Venue: Members' homes
Vacancies: There is a maximum of 6 members for this course.
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: 31 August 2010
Leader comment: contact course leader for venue or more information. First session will be at leaders' home at Invergowrie to view
established site.
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WOODWORKING - WITH THE SPLINTER GROUP
Come and join this hobby woodworking group open to women and men. There is a well
equipped workshop with assistance/training in use of tools. Get creative - make your own bowls,
clocks, tables or interesting pieces from new or recycled timber. Do you have a favourite table
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or piece of furniture needing restoration? Do it yourself at the Splinter Group. The Splinter
Group is administered by Armidale Care for Seniors Inc. For insurance purposes participants
will need to register as members of this organisation.
Leader: Ross McRae
Phone: 6772 7087
Frequency: Every Wednesday
Time: Two Sessions: Group 1 at 9:30am and Group 2 at 1:00pm
Duration: 3 hours each session
Venue: Council Recycling Centre
Vacancies: Maximum 8 persons per session
Costs: $3.00 per session to assist with power costs of tools and machinery usage.
Start Date: 14 July 2010
Leader comment: If there is sufficient demand we will consider offering additional sessions on an alternative day
Please enrol in Course Number:
89 for Group 1
989 for Group 2
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YOGA
Yoga is an ancient system of physical exercise that helps you develop, strength, flexibility and a
sense of well-being. Gentle movement, stretching, lots of laughter, followed by deep relaxation.
Leader: Marjorie Robertson and Bron Baker
Phone: 6772 9903 and 6771 4737
Frequency: Every Thursday (except school holidays)
Time: Two sessions: Group 1 9:30am and Group 2 11.30am
Duration: 1½ hours each session
Venue: Yoga Studio
Vacancies: There may be a few places available
Costs: $10 per semester payable on first attendance or $0.50 per session payable on attendance
Start Date: 22 July 2010
Leader comment: Please contact Marjorie or Bron to check on vacancies and confirm your place before attending. Members who have
not previously attended Yoga and who wish to join the group will be placed on a waiting list and offered some trial sessions before they
can join the group
Please enrol in Course Number:
64 for Group 1
964 for Group 2
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YOGA IN CHAIRS
Do you want to open stiff joints, loosen tight muscles and improve your balance? Yoga in Chairs
may be a good option. The class starts with sitting or standing postures and breathing
techniques, and ends with relaxation and meditation exercises. You can enjoy the benefits of
increased fitness including better flexibility and mobility, expanded lung capacity and improved
balance.
Leader: Stephanie Cunningham
Phone: 6775 1941
Frequency: Every Wednesday (except school holidays)
Time: 9:30am
Duration: 1 hour
Venue: ASCA House (East Room)
Vacancies: Some vacancies
Costs: No additional costs apply
Start Date: Continues - no break
Leader comment: Please phone Stephanie before attending this group.
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