U3A (UWA) City Courses 2020 Semester 2

About U3A (UWA) City Courses 2020 Semester 2

U3A (UWA) City Courses Semester 2 2020

These courses are held variously at the State Library of Western Australia, the upstairs meeting room at Citiplace nearby, and the Wanneroo Library.

The courses are detailed in the brochure sent by email or (Post) mail to all members of U3A (UWA).

Tickets are only available to members. Members will be prompted to provide their membership number at the checkout.

22. LITERATURE
We welcome new members to join us this semester as we continue our lively discussions on looking at the following novels:
September 1: Moon Tiger - Penelope Lively (1980s). 
October 6: Wolf Hall - Hilary Mantel (2000s).
November 3:  Lincoln in the Bardo - George Saunders
Where: Citiplace Community Centre, 1st Floor 
When: 4 sessions, 1130 – 1300 1st Tuesdays of month 1st September, 6th October, 3rd November.
Cost: $15.00
Contact: Athene Baugh  tel: 6180 6322   mob: 0478 641 277 athenetruman@hotmail.com

23. FILM DISCUSSION
Discussion about current films showing in Perth. Members share and compare views on the quality, direction, acting and story line of films which they have seen.
Where: State Library, Kimberley Room G3
When: 3 sessions, 1st Tuesdays 1st September, 6th October, 3rd November.
Cost: $15.00
Contact: Nicky Dair 6250 0553     nic@bentleypark.com.au

24. SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY DISCUSSION
The continuing discussion about the recent trends in Science & Technology from a popular perspective - eg: genetics, climate change, mobile phones. Each session will have a number of pre-prepared discussion items, led by a member of the group, as well as a general discussion on contemporary topics.
Where:  State Library, Kimberley Room G3
When: 3 sessions, 1130 – 1300 1st Tuesdays of month, 1st September, 6th October, 3rd November.
Cost:  $15.00
Contact: Ken Mullin  0414 521 390   ken.mullin@iinet.net.au

25. WHEN HISTORY MEETS FICTION
Drawing on his experience as a widely published novelist and literary critic, Ian Reid explores questions about the tension between fact and fiction in historical investigation. What options does an author have when evidence doesn’t tell us enough? This pair of lectures offers a fiction writer’s inside story of bringing the past back to life.
Where:  Citiplace Community Centre, 1st Floor
When: 2 sessions 945 – 1115 Tuesdays: 6th and 20th October
Cost: $10.00
Contact: Ian Reid  reidmac@optusnet.com.au

26. LECTURE SERIES - a series of one off sessions on various subjects
Metronet - new railways for Perth; Music for Life and wellbeing; Royal Flying Doctor a valuable service; European and Aboriginal Art; Consumer Credit Legal Service explained; The New Perth Museum.
Where: Citiplace Community Centre, 1st Floor
When: 1330 – 1500 (1st & 3rd Tuesdays) 1st September to 17th November
Cost: $30.00
Contact: Valerie Buckley valeriebuckley@westnet.com.au

27. WA’S DEVELOPING HISTORY 1850 – 1900 
Where: State Library, Kimberley Room G3
When:  1130 – 1300  (3rd Tuesdays, 15th September, 20th October, 17th November and 4th Thursday, 26th November)
Cost: $25.00
Contact:  Anthony Alborn  0433 132 172 anthonyalborn@westnet.com.au

28. PHILOSOPHY
Ideas and aspects of past and contemporary philosophical topics are explored, where discussion and contributions are encouraged.
Where:  State Library, Kimberley Room G3
When:  0945 – 1115   (2nd & 4th Thursdays) 10th September until 26 November.
Cost: $30.00
Contact:  Hans Hoette 0419 906 310 hans.hoette@amnet.net.au

29. REWILDING THE WORLD AND OURSELVES
Rewilding the landscape means returning some of the plants and animals indigenous to a place to their home. But what does ‘rewilding’ ourselves mean? In this course we’ll look at a selection of authors who have thought about how developing intimacy with our wild, home places can help us bring a greater sense of meaning to our suburban lives.
Where:  City of Wanneroo Library, Dundebar Road, Wanneroo
When:  1300 – 1400   Wednesdays: 9th, 23rd September, 7th, 21st October, 4th, 18th November.
Cost: Free
Contact:  Tom Wilson Tom.Wilson@Wanneroo.wa.gov.au

30. THE INQUISITIVE TRAVELLER
Where: State Library, Kimberley Room G3 
When:  1130 – 1300   (2nd & 4th Thursdays) 10th September until 22nd October
Cost: $20.00
Contact: Judith Amey   judithamey@ozemail.com.au