Courses for 2024 shown below
Email:
seymu3a@gmail.com, Phone:
0448
153 572 or
write
to: Seymour & District U3A P.O.
Box
767, Seymour Vic 3661, or
Visit the office at Chittick Place (the little grey building at the eastern end of the carpark) on a Monday between 10am and 12noon.
Courses
| 1.
Art |
12. Local Current Affairs |
| 2.
Bobbin Lace/Craft |
13.
Luncheon Club |
| 3.
Book Buffet |
14.
Mahjong |
| 4.
Creative Writing |
15. Matinee |
| 5.
Garden Matters |
16.
Meditation |
| 6. Genealogy | 17.
Melting Pot |
| 7.
German Advanced |
18.
Music Made Simple |
| 8.
German
Beginners |
19.
Our Literature Selection |
| 9.
German
Intermediate |
20.
Travellers |
| 10. Jessica's Corral |
21. Walk & Wonder |
| 11. Just Ukes |
22. Your Fascinating Brain |
1. ArtInstruction in art using most mediums. Suit beginners and advanced artists. Studio and local plein-air opportunities. A maximum of 10 for this group. |
Contact: Barry
Dunn Phone:
0401 359 918 Email: clearpropdude@gmail.com Day/Time: Tuesdays
10.00 - 12noon Starting date: 6th February Venue: Chittick
Place |
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2. Bobbin Lace/Craft Intrigued by
the idea of lace-making? This weekly
group is your chance to try the ancient skill and learn
about its history and uses. Maree Langley will be "showing
you the ropes" so to speak. Gender is no barrier. For
$60.00, class members hire 1 cushion and 10 bobbins.
(Refundable upon return of equipment.) For those of
you who don't have the patience, bring your knitting,
crochet, needlework or other craft and Maree will help. |
Contact:
Maree Langley Phone:
5796 2337 Email: mjlangley13@gmail.com Day/Time:
Mondays 10.00 - 12noon Starting Date:
5th February Venue:
Chittick Place |
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3. Book Buffet A great way to discuss some of today's best good books with like-minded
people in the convivial setting of the Seymour Library.
You will be intrigued by the way our chosen books lead us
down surprising and challenging pathways. The only
qualification is to love reading.
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Contact:
Jo Gooden Phone:
0448 700 967 Email: jogooden@gmail.com Day/Time:
3rd Monday 1.30 - 2.30pm Starting date: 19th February Venue: Seymour Library |
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4. Creative Writing The aim of this group is to provide a welcoming space and a dedicated time
for those who are keen, to put pen to paper and develop their
writing skills. There will be an opportunity to discuss
writing projects, share ideas and seek support and input from
others.
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Contact: Jan Kennedy Phone: 0409 954 189 Email: jakennedy@westnet.com.au Day/Time: 3rd Tuesday Starting date:
20th February Venue: Seymour Library |
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5. Garden Matters This
self-help group has brought together people with a variety of
knowledge and interests in many different plants. Come along and
find out how to look after your plants, pot plants and even your
garden. You may even identify your weed as something special or
vice-versa.
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Contact: Pam
Lawler Phone: 0437
377 479 Email:
lawler_p@yahoo.com Day/Time: 3rd
Wednesday 1.30 - 3.30pm Starting
date: 23rd February Venue:
TBA |
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6. Genealogy Who were your ancestors? Where did they come from? This self-help group will show the way around any local information, how to get the most out of Ancestry.com through the library subscription, and suggest areas to look further afield. DNA, is it really worth it? Find out the best way to make it work for you. |
Contact: Trish
Archer Phone: 0409
945 807 Email:
trisharch@gmail.com Day/Time: 1st Thursday 11.00 -12noon Starting
date: 1st February Venue:
Seymour Library |
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7. German Advanced A continuing course for existing participants and for German speakers wanting to brush up their language in a relaxed way with Trudi, who is a native German speaker and, as an added bonus, an experienced language teacher.
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Contact: Trudi
Lavoipierre Phone: 5799
2425 Email:
jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time:
Mondays 9.00 - 10.30am Starting
date: 5th February Venue:
Seymour Library |
| 8. German Beginners A chance to begin learning German in a relaxed way with Trudi. |
Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time: Mondays 10.30 - 12noon Starting date: 5th February Venue: Seymour Library |
9. German Intermediate The beginner's course has been so successful, there are now participants moving on to the next stage |
Contact: Trudi
Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@baigpond.com Day/Time: Mondays 12noon - 1.30pm Starting date: 5th February Venue: Seymour Library |
| 10. Jessica's Corral (Jessica's Roundup) Experience the joy and magic of singing in harmony with others. It's good for your body and your soul!! Our weekly sessions will help your musical knowledge and exercise your vocal cords. Work together and and have some fun. The only experience necessary, is to love singing. Led by Jessica Bateman. |
Contact: Jo Gooden Phone: 0448 700 967 Email: jogodden@gmail.com Day/Time: 2nd & 4th Monday 1.30 - 2.30pm Starting date: 11th March Venue: Uniting Church Foyer Cost: $2 per session |
11. Just Ukes For those who would like to learn basic ukulele from other members of the group. Bring your own Uke or sit in on a session or two before you decide to join us and which instrument to buy. |
Contact: Moira Maher Phone: 5799 1623 Day/Time: Thursdays 11.00 - 1.00pm Starting date: 1st February Venue: Chittick Place |
| 12. Local Current Affairs This is an opportunity to check out and share local news, explore what other organisations are up to and keep up to date with the latest in Seymour and surrounds. |
Contact: Irene Telford Phone: 0425 755 093 Email: irenetelford1@gmail.com Day/Time: Wednesdays 11.00am Starting date: 7th February Venue: Cafe No. 96 |
| 13. Luncheon Club Have you ever wondered what sort of gourmet delights we have in our own region and never had the excuse or time to find out? If so, this group is for you. We will try a different restaurant each month. |
Contact: Margaret Flynn Phone: 0400 105 425 Email: terryandmargaret@hotmail.com Day/Time: 2nd Thursday 12noon Starting Date: 8th February Venue: Phone for venue |
| 14. Mahjong This national Chinese tile game is played weekly. Join our group to have fun and pick up the game quickly. The group is keen to welcome new members. |
Contact: Dawn Leece Phone: 5792 1595 Day/Time: Mondays 10.00 - 12noon Starting date: 5th February Venue: Chittick Place |
| 15. Matinee Do you remember the Saturday Matinee? Trish will bring back those memories by showing a collection of golden oldies. No need to travel, right here at Chittick Park. Your requests welcome.
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Contact: Trish Archer Phone: 0409 945 807 Email: trisharch@gmail.com Day/Time: 3rd Friday 1.00pm Starting date: 16th February Venue: Chittick Place |
| 16. Meditation In our busy lives, it seems inevitable that we all get stressed in one way or another. If you would like to improve your meditation skills, as well as your physical and emotional well-being, we suggest you join John's group. He has enjoyed Meditation for years. It doesn't matter if you are beginner or someone who meditates regularly, all are welcome. |
Contact: John Stares Phone: 0433 324 607 Email: johnstares9@gmail.com Day/Time: Thursdays 9.30 - 10.30am Starting date: 1st February Venue: Chittick Place |
17. Melting Pot Guest speakers from backgrounds of science, business, medicine, politics and other fields will present new and challenging ideas to enrich us with knowledge and stimulate discussion. Sessions are open to the public and will conclude with afternoon tea. Usually held on the first Tuesday of the month |
Contact: Seymour
U3A Phone: 0448 153 572 Email: seymu3a@gmail.com Day/Time: 1st Tuesday 1.30 - 4.00pm Starting date: 5th March Venue: Chittick Place |
| 18. Music Made Simple John Barton, a Seymour resident and creator of Music Logic, will help people understand music. This group will cater for total beginners and those more experienced. John promises that music can be easy and fun. Check the website musiclogiclessons.com |
Contact: John Barton Phone: 0425 778 051 Email: jgbjgb@bigpond.net.au Day/Time: Wednesday 10.00 - 11.00am Starting date: 7th February Venue: Chittick Place |
19. Our Literature Selection Not quite what you'd expect for a literature group. They've wandered off the trodden path to round-up some different subjects. Did we say rustling? |
Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time: 1st Wednesday 1.30 - 3.00pm Starting date: 7th February Venue: Chittick Place |
20. Travellers If the weather is unsuitable, other arrangements will be made...so rain hail or shine, the Travellers will meet. |
Contact: Marnie Sloane Phone: 0418 524 572 Email: bs3083@bigpond.com Day/Time: 4th Thursday Starting Date: 22nd February Venue: Seymour Railway Station or car pool Cost: Train fare or share of fuel costs plus entrance fees to certain venues and exhibitions involved. |
| 21. Walk & Wonder A relaxed walk in parks and the local surrounding areas taking in the ever changing natural world, observing birds flora and fauna. Congenial and welcoming group. Make contact with your inner child and rediscover a sense of wonder. Includes one walk a month focusing on birds with Val La May. |
Contact: Lesley Dalziel Phone: 5792 1848 Email: jldalziel12@bigpond.com Day/Time: Tuesdays 9.00am Starting Date: 6th February Venue: Meet in Chittick Park carpark |
| 22. Your Fascinating Brain Your brain is an amazing tool. In this group, you will gain a basic understanding of how the brain works. Have fun and games to improve memory and explore some of the latest neuroscience discoveries. |
Contact: Irene Telford Phone: 0425 755 093 Email: irenetelford1@gmail.com Day Time: 2nd & 4th Tuesday 1.30pm Starting Date: 13th February Venue: Chittick Place |