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Launceston School for Seniors Inc. 2020 Courses 10 September 2020 Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Contact Details 8 High Street Launceston Tas. 7250 Phone: 63344007 General Email contact: [email protected] Courses Email contact: [email protected] Volunteer Email contact: [email protected] Web: https://lss.org.au

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Launceston School for Seniors Inc.

2020 Courses

10 September 2020

Launceston School for Seniors Inc. Contact Details8 High StreetLauncestonTas. 7250Phone: 63344007General Email contact: [email protected] Email contact: [email protected] Email contact: [email protected]: https://lss.org.au

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Table of Contents Art.......................................................................................................................................................Book Reading..............................................................................................................................

Bridge...............................................................................................................................................

Computers.....................................................................................................................................

Crafts................................................................................................................................................

Croquet............................................................................................................................................Crosswords...................................................................................................................................

Fun with Words...........................................................................................................................

Gardening......................................................................................................................................

History..............................................................................................................................................

Languages.....................................................................................................................................

Model Making...............................................................................................................................

Music.................................................................................................................................................

Old Testament.............................................................................................................................Photography.................................................................................................................................

Science............................................................................................................................................

Scottish Country Dancing.....................................................................................................

Scrabble..........................................................................................................................................

Spirituality.......................................................................................................................................

Tas. Experiences.......................................................................................................................

Tennis...............................................................................................................................................

Walking............................................................................................................................................

Writing..............................................................................................................................................

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Art20T305: Art Lessons Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 12:30 - 14:30Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: NoneAcrylics for small paintings. We will all undertake a small, simple project every few weeks to help build up our skills and confidence using acrylic paint.

20T307: Portrait & Still Life Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 13:00 - 15:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: DIANA DIFFEYCourse 7 Portrait & Still Life Limit 12 1.00 - 3.00 8 High Street Art Room Using your own materials enjoy portrait & still life painting in a friendly environment. No tuition but help and guidance from other members of the class. All mediums other than oils are welcome. Volunteer models are needed. Co-ordinator: Diana Diffey

20T320: Drawing & Sketching B Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 12:30 - 15:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Elizabeth DUBOISCourse 20 Drawing and Sketching B Limit 18 12.30 - 3.00 8 High Street Art Room Join a friendly group of people interested in drawing and sketching, using your own materials - pencil, charcoal, coloured pencil, pastel pencil and watercolour pencils or paints. Enjoy working in a friendly social environment. No tuition but help and guidance if needed.

20T331: Drawing & Sketching A Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:30 - 12:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: BRUCE PENNCourse 31 Drawing and Sketching A Limit 18 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room Come along and join our class, using your own materials, pencil, charcoal, coloured pencil, water colour pencils. Enjoy working in a friendly social environment, no tuition but help and guidance if needed. Tutors: Bruce Penn Jenny Jones

20T338: Multi Media - Painting & Sketching B Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 15:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: DIANA DIFFEY We invite participants to bring their own supplies and work in which ever medium they choose. Students may choose to come for just an hour or longer. All levels of experience are catered for with members experienced in water colours, oils (water based only), acrylics, coloured pastels and pencils and willing to share that experience and support each other. This class provides a space for students to work autonomously and enjoy the energy and creative atmosphere provided.

20T342: Multi Media - Painting & Sketching Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 12:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: JOAN MORLEY We invite participants to bring their own supplies and work in which ever medium they choose. All levels of experience are catered for with members experienced in water colours, acrylics, coloured pastels and pencils and willing to share that experience and support each other. This class provides a space for students to work autonomously and enjoy the energy and creative atmosphere provided.

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20T350: Painting or Drawing Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 12:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: JOAN MORLEYCourse 50 Painting or Drawing Limit 18 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room Join a friendly group of people interested in painting or drawing, in watercolour, pastel, acrylic, pencils or oils (water based only). There is no tutor as such but many class members are happy to offer support, ideas, encouragement and guidance in class. Co-ordinator: Joan Morley

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Book Reading20T301: Appreciating Poetry Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 11:00 - 12:00Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: NANCY CORBETTIn this course we’ll read and talk about poems from all times and cultures, poems from the earliest known works to ones written last week. There will be laughter, possibly tears and many surprises. As the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas said, “Ï could never have dreamt that there were such goings-on In the world between the covers of books, such sandstorms and ice blasts of words, such staggering peace, such enormous laughter, such and so many blinding bright lights, splashing all over the pages in a million bits and pieces all of which were words, words, words, and each of which were alive forever in its own delight and glory and oddity and light.”

20T303: Book Lovers Circle Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:15 - 10:45Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: GLENDA MAHLEROur main aim is to enjoy different genres of books and to share our enjoyment with others in the class. We work with themes chosen by the students. The themes may include historical fiction, thrillers, travel, favourite non-fiction, etc. There are no set books. Bring a small notebook to jot down titles of books discussed in class.

20T308: 3rd Tuesday Book Discussion Group Type: TERMDates: 13/10/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: 3rd Tuesday Monthly, Tue 12:30 - 14:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: ANDREW YOUNGCourse 8 Limit 12 Third Tuesday Book Discussion Group 12.30 - 2.30 8 High Street Room 1 We hold a meeting on the third Tuesday of each month, except January. We select books mostly from the Tasmanian Library’s Book Groups Tasmania, which is a free service. Their catalogue can be viewed on the library website. Sorry, no vacancies for absolute beginners.

20T317: 1st Tuesday Book Discussion Group Type: TERMDates: 06/10/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: 1st Tuesday Monthly, Tue 12:30 - 14:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: GLENDA MAHLERCourse 17 Limit 12 First Tuesday Book Discussion Group 12.30 - 2.30 8 High Street Room 1 During term breaks we meet in members homes. Monthly meetings on 1st Tuesday of every month continue throughout the year. We select the books for discussion, which are supplied monthly by Book Groups Tasmania and are now FREE. All potential members must be registered with BGT first. Tutors: Glenda Mahler | Merry Bastick

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Bridge20T309: Bridge for Beginners & Intermediate Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:30Location: Community Centre 5 Waveney Street South Launceston Tutor 1: DOREEN GIRVANCourse 9 Bridge for Beginners & Intermediate Players 9.30 - 11.30 Ainslie Community Centre, 5 Waveney Street, South Launceston. Bridge for beginners and intermediate players - have fun with Bridge! Tutor: Doreen Girvan

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Computers20T325: Computers - P.C.’s Tablets & Phone Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:00 - 12:30Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Trevor Curtis-flynnCourse 25 Computers - P.C.’s Tablets & Phones Two Sessions:- (Limit 12 each session) 09.00 - 10.30 and 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Room 3 Classes will cover Microsoft Office - Word, Excel (spreadsheet) and Publisher (greeting cards etc.). Downloading photos from phones and tablets. Internet browsing and Email. This class will help you understand the use of ipads, tablets (all types) and smart Iphones. If our tutors don’t know all the answers, we will find out. Note:- That due to Covid-19 restrictions, we will be unable to offer one on one tutoring, but will make use of Youtube Tutorials etc. Tutors: Trevor Curtis-Flynn, Ian Kershaw

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Crafts20T304: Glass Craft Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 11:00 - 12:30Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: MICHAEL THOMPSONCourse 4 Glass Craft 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Art Room Tiffany lead lighting. Tutor: Mike Thompson

20T306: Bits & Pieces Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 11:00 - 12:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: MARGARET EARNSHAWCourse 6 Bits and Pieces 11.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 1 Craft, Christmas and Birthday Cards - Quiz - Poetry reading. Lunch together at end of term. Tutor: Margaret Earnshaw

20T311: One Stitch at a Time Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 13:00 - 15:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Judy HUSBANDA lovely social environment for those interested in all forms of embroidery. Bring along any unfinished projects or contact Judy for ideas. The only rule we have is you must do one stitch each lesson.

20T345: Knitting Circle Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 13:00 - 14:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: JILIAN SIEVERSCourse 45 Knitting Circle 1.00 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 4 Knitting for pleasure, for charities or bring your own ideas. Tutor: Jilian Sievers Jennifer Williams

20T371: Scrapbooking Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 14:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Penny Garnsworthy Do you want to preserve your precious family photographs for future generations? Then come along and learn how to scrapbook. No creativity necessary, no right or wrong way with projects as easy or as complex as you want. Just join us for some fun and friendship. Bring your lunch, coffee and tea provided.

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Croquet20T334: Croquet Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 10:00 - 11:30Location: Northern Tas. Croquet Centre St Leonards Road St. Leonards Tutor 1: LEE TURNERCourse 34 Croquet 10.00 11.30 NTCC Croquet - easy to learn mallet sport, popular in all clubs throughout Australia. Passive exercise and very social. Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Venue: Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre St. Leonards $6.00 Green Fee Tutors: Lee Turner

20T340: Social Croquet Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 10:00 - 11:30Location: East L'ton Croquet Centre Crn. Adelaide & High St. Launceston Tutor 1: LEE TURNERCourse 40 Social Croquet 10.00 - 11.30 ELCC Easy to learn mallet sport. Excellent passive exercise at your own pace. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Equipment provided. East Launceston Croquet Club, corner of Adelaide & High Street $5.00 Green Fee Tutors: Lee Turner Murray Earnshaw

20T341: Social Croquet Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 13:00 - 14:30Location: Northern Tas. Croquet Centre St Leonards Road St. Leonards Tutor 1: LEE TURNER NTCC Croquet Easy to learn mallet sport, popular in all clubs throughout Australia. Passive exercise and very social. Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Venue: Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre St. Leonards $6.00 Green Fee

20T362: Social Croquet Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 13:00 - 14:30Location: Northern Tas. Croquet Centre St Leonards Road St. Leonards Tutor 1: LEE TURNERCourse 62 Social Croquet 1.00 - 2.30 NTCC A variety of mallet sports offered. Easy to learn, excellent passive exercise. Equipment provided. Flat soled shoes must be worn. Venue: Northern Tasmanian Croquet Centre St. Leonards $6.00 Green Fee Tutor: Lee Turner

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Crosswords20T313: Cryptic Crosswords B Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: RONDA MASON Each week we shall work together to solve a moderately difficult cryptic crossword. We shall work slowly making sure that everyone understands how the setter uses anagrams, double meanings etc.

20T327: Cryptic Crosswords A Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: AILEEN PIKE A class for the more experienced cryptic crossworder who enjoys the more difficult puzzles. Anagrams and double-meanings? No worries!

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Fun with Words20T346: Literature, Learning, Laughter and Langu Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: KAY DECKERCourse 46 Limit 25 Literature, Learning, Laughter and Language 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 2 Laughter has been proven to improve our health and longevity. So using a variety of resources, this group will learn, laugh, listen and use linguistic skills to link together a lush (or loopy) lotto of material for a lively hour.Literature, Learning, Laughter and Language Tutor: Kay Decker

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Gardening20T337: Garden Group Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 13:30Location: Elderly Citizens Club Landale Street Invermay Tutor 1: Judy HUSBANDSharing knowledge of common and complex garden tasks. Talks from invited guests on special subjects.

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History20T321: History Unit on St Joan of Arc of France Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:30 - 13:30Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: PATIENCE STEWARTCourse 21 History unit on St. Joan of Arc of France A continuation of the literary heritage of Joan of Ark through the medium of theatre and in particular the comparing and contrast of St Joan and the Lark. Tutors: Patience Stewart David Towns

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Languages20T314: Italian A Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: ROSANNA IEZZIBasic knowledge of Italian required. Tutor: Rosanna Iezzi

20T322: French Transition Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 13:00 - 14:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Rod Howell A transition course between French beginners and French intermediate.

20T324: Italian Transition Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:00 - 10:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Sabrina SondaCourse 24 Italian Transition 9.00 - 10.00 8 High Street Room 1 A transition course between Italian beginners and Italian Intermediate Tutor: Sabrina Sonda

20T332: French Beginners Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: KATHY DUNNINGFrench for beginners. Text: FACON DE PARLER Course Book 6th edition.

20T335: French Intermediate Study Group Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 11:00 - 12:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: KATHY DUNNINGAdvanced French

20T339: German Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: TREVOR HIGGINCourse 39 German 9.30 - 10.30 8 High Street Room 4 The aim is to improve comprehension and communication skills by presenting reports and dialogues, reading book excerpts and anecdotes, practising German syntax as required, and enjoying cultural snippets and some German songs. Beginners won't be turned away but may find the lessons challenging. Native speakers are most welcome. Tutors: Trevor Higgin | Doris Geier

20T357: Italian B Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: AURELIA WILKINS Basic conversational Italian. Plus: Once per month “Lets cook Italian” At the tutor’s home. Tutor: Aurelia Wilkins

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Model Making20T355: Model Making A Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 9:00 - 12:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: GEORGE LOUGHBOROUGHCourse 55 Model Making A Limit 16 9.00 - 12.00 8 High Street Art Room Model making of any type or medium. Basic model making experience required. Tutors: George Loughborough Jim Garnsworthy Kevin McInerney

20T364: Model Making B Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:00 - 15:00Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: GEORGE LOUGHBOROUGH Model making of any type or medium. Basic model making experience required. Tutors: George Loughborough Jim Garnsworthy Kevin McInerney

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Music20T326: LSS Concert Band Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 12:30 - 14:00Location: Glenara Lakes Hobart Road Youngtown Tutor 1: LIONEL BIRD Have fun playing your favourite music on your own instrument. Wide range of music styles from easy to more challenging levels. Unfortunately, no absolute beginners.

20T330: Appreciating Classical Music Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Gregory StephensCourse 30 Appreciating Classical Music Limit 20 9.30 - 11.00 8 High Street Room 1 Listening to and appreciating classical music. Also reviewing composers, orchestras etc. Tutor: Gregory Stephens Mobile: 0477 241 146

20T344: History of Jazz Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 11:30 - 13:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: MICHAEL MANHIRECourse 44 History of Jazz 11.30 - 1.00 8 High Street Room 1 For Jazz enthusiasts or those who would like to learn about Jazz. We will explore Jazz History from the 1920’s onwards. Mostly listening to recordings, there will be a short introductory description and afterwards a bit of discussion Tutor: Michael Manhire

20T354: Popular Music of the 20's to 70_x0003_ Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 9:00 - 10:30Location: Office Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Ian KershawCourse 54 Popular Music of the 20s to 70s 9.00 - 10.30 8 High Street Art Room Join us for a social side of school - laugh and enjoy a coffee and good music from 20s to the 70s plus a short biography of an artist. Finish term with music from You Tube. Tutors: Ian Kershaw Dirk Sleurink

20T374: Wednesday Afternoon Music Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 13:00 - 14:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Robert MitchelsonListen to a wide range of music. Some not readily available in Tas. Classical, opera, crossover musicals, orchestral, vocal etc. Learn a bit about some of the composers, artists & musicians. No heavy metal. Using CDs and DVDs (concerts) Rob Michelson | John Elliott

20T377: Vinyl to CD or MP3 Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 12:00 - 14:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: Ian KershawCourse 77 Vinyl to CD or MP3 Limit 8 12.00 - 2.00 8 High Street Room 2 Do you have records (or cassettes) that you value in your music collection and now have no convenient means of playing or storing them? You can be shown how to transfer the music to digital files for storage on a hard drive, memory stick or CD to save space. You can even be shown how to remove clicks and constant noise. Bring a Windows laptop with a mouse and preferable something to play your record or cassette. Tutors: Ian Kershaw | Trevor Curtis-Flynn

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Old Testament20T343: The Old Testament Opened Up Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 11:00 - 12:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: GEORGE GOLDSTEENCourse 43 The Old Testament Opened Up 11.00 - 12.30 8 High Street Room 4 Much of the original meaning of the Hebrew text in the Old Testament has been lost in English translations and led to erroneous explanations. Examine the text and gain new insights. A real eye-opener! We are currently in the book of Leviticus. Tutor: George Goldsteen

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Photography20T329: Better Digital Photography Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: PETER RALPHCourse 29 Better Digital Photography 9.30 - 11.00 8 High Street Room 2 This is a course for anyone with a digital camera. The course will include: Looking critically at photos (both yours and those of others) Framing and composition Lighting The 3 parts of exposure Focussing What the basic controls on your camera do JPEG files: pros and cons Downloading, storing and retrieving photos Tutor: Peter Ralph

20T351: Photography - Getting More Out Of Your D Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 12:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: JOHN ELLIOTTCourse 51 Limit 15 Photography - Getting More Out Of Your Digital SLR 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 4 Continuing with our journey into ISO, apertures, shutter speeds, depth of field, composition, editing and much more. There will be outings so you can put your new skills to the test. Participants must own a SLR or similar camera on which lenses can be changed. Before joining this class you must have done at least 1 term with class 29 (Better Digital Photography). Tutors: John Elliott Jan Greig

20T353: Introduction to Photoshop Elements Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 13:00 - 15:00Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: JOHN ELLIOTTCourse 53 Introduction to Photoshop Elements Limit 15 1.00pm - 3.00 8 High Street Room 3 Participants who have not used Photoshop Elements before will learn to organise their photos and improve them with some simple but powerful techniques. When they are ready they can move on to more advanced techniques in class 56. Participants have to bring a lap-top computer with Photoshop Elements to every class. Tutors: John Elliott | Peter Ralph

20T356: Photoshop Elements Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 13:00 - 15:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: JOHN ELLIOTTCourse 56 Photoshop Elements Limit 15 1.00 - 3.00 8 High Street Room 4 Leaner but cheaper than Photoshop CS5, but still a powerful photo-editing programme. Learn to work on your images in the RAW converter and then go on in Photoshop to make them even better. Participants must be able to bring a Lap-top computer with Photoshop Elements to every class. Tutors: John Elliott | Peter Ralph

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Science20T358: Science Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 11:00 - 12:00Location: Elderly Citizens Club Landale Street Invermay Tutor 1: Robert SieversCourse 58 Science 11.00 - 12.00 ECC Hall A novel approach to the subject with interaction with class members, guest speakers from outside and within the school. Experiments not part of the curriculum. Tutor: Bob Sievers

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Scottish Country Dancing20T359: Scottish Country Dancing Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 12:00Location: Glenara Lakes Hobart Road Youngtown Tutor 1: Betty Laverty Glenara Lakes Auditorium Participants must be able to walk at a reasonable pace and need to wear flat shoes (not joggers). Easy dances are taught at walking pace.

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Scrabble20T360: Scrabble Type: TERMDates: 29/09/2020 - 01/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Tue 10:45 - 12:15Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: GAYLENE GILHAMCourse 60 Scrabble 11.00 - 12.15 8 High Street Room 3 Playing a word game in a friendly competition.

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Spirituality20T361: Spirituality in 21st Cent. Discussion Type: TERMDates: 01/10/2020 - 03/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Thu 11:00 - 12:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: PAUL DUNCUMCourse 61 Spirituality in 21st Century - Discussion Group This class seeks to discuss a broad range of spiritual topics and looks at connections between various religious and spiritual view points. Come with an open mind.

20T365: Spirit of Philosophy Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:15 - 14:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: DAVID MACLEOD Philosophy means the “love of wisdom” and wisdom is about the “good life” - what is the “good life” and how do we live it? The main tool for discovering this will be thoughtful discussion. Half hour DVD on philosophy, followed by group discussion.

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Tas. Experiences20T367: Tasmanian Experiences Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 10:30Location: Elderly Citizens Club Landale Street Invermay Tutor 1: Carol TITMUSDifferent speaker each week. This course deals with all aspects of Tasmanians and their interests. One open day each term gives members the opportunity to contribute items of interest. Tutor: Carol Titmus Coordinator Liza Snow

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Tennis20T366: Tennis Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 9:30 - 12:00Location: Launceston Regional Tennis Cen 57 Racecourse Crescent Launceston Tutor 1: Jack HummerstoneCourse 66 Tennis 9.30 - 12.00 Launceston Regional Tennis Centre 57 Racecourse Crescent Launceston. (Near Kmart) Play is dependent on weather as it is outdoors. Join us for a social hit at tennis, even if you haven’t played for years. Our ages at present, range from 55 to 86. Have a chat over coffee at 12.00. We look forward to seeing you. $5.00 to cover courts’ hire and tennis balls each Friday. Lessons can be arranged at other times if desired. Contact Andrew or James on 6108 8290 Facilitator: Jack Hummerstone Dennis Murphy Sue Westbrook

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Walking20T310: Bushwalking Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 8:00 - 17:00Location: Car Park Various Locations Tutor 1: DAVID WATERSCourse 10 Bushwalking - (Weekly) V/L 8.00 - 5.00pm Bushwalking various locations within 1½ hours of Launceston. Programme for term available Registration Day Tutors: Jim Gray David Maynard Don Clark Cathy Hurst David Waters

20T373: Walking for Health Type: TERMDates: 28/09/2020 - 07/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Mon 9:30 - 11:00Location: Car Park Various Locations Tutor 1: KLAUS DECKERCourse 73 Walking for Health Leave at 9.30am from 8 High Street car park to various locations. Short walks in the Launceston district for those who like to walk in company. Tutor - led walks around the Launceston area of between 40-90 minutes duration. The walks will be graded according to amount of climb and terrain covered so that participants can choose which walks to join. Prompt departure. Programme available registration day. Tutors: Klaus Decker | Norma Purton | Warren Groves

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Writing20T319: Creative Writing Co-op Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 14:30Location: Main Buiding 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: PETER LYALL If you have not been part of a writers group before then the Creative Writers Co-op might be just what you need to take the next steps with your writing. We share ideas, writing techniques tips and advice to facilitate the development of writers who are still learning and improving. All within a happy social environment.

20T328: Creative Writing Circle Type: TERMDates: 30/09/2020 - 02/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Wed 9:30 - 12:00Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: HILARY FRASERCourse 28 Creative Writing Circle 9.30 - 12.00 8 High Street Room 2 Everyone has a story to share, so “they” say; so why not take the opportunity to stimulate your creativity within a supportive group, where everyone participates and shares their writing with others, in a warm inviting atmosphere. It’s fun. Tutors: Hilary Fraser Patricia Pettett

20T352: The Writers Type: TERMDates: 02/10/2020 - 04/12/2020 Frequency: Weekly, Fri 12:30 - 14:30Location: Main Building 8 High Street Launceston Tutor 1: PATIENCE STEWART For those who have some experience in writing, to hone and sharpen their skills in a supportive atmosphere.

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