ZOOM COURSES

Current Affairs

CURRENT AFFAIRS (max 12) **NEW**

Presented by City and Inner West

Every Monday from 3 Jul 10:00 to 12:00 and/or every second Thursday from 6 Jul 4:00 to 6:00

Join us for a friendly and respectful discussion on current affairs, local and international. Every 2nd month we meet for lunch (optional).

Leader: John Brockman alban.kingslangley@gmail.com

0400 422 962

Bookings: Sara Graham s.dk.graham@gmail.com

0410 860 776

Language

OUR WORDS

Presented by Greater Western Region

Alternate Mondays from 3 Jul 10:00 to 12:00

Interested in the origin of language? Words and sayings can be fun. Bring a word and we’ll use it in an ‘on-the-spot’ writing task. Hone your writing skills with a friendly, likeminded group and let your talent emerge. Will occasionally meet in a local coffee shop.

Leader and Bookings: Ann Orel annorel@hotmail.com

9638 2547

Current Affairs

YOU NEED NOT AGREE

Presented by Northern Beaches Region

Every Monday from 3 Jul 10:00 to 12:00

A group discussion of topical, local, national, international or general matters where all opinions are welcome.

Leader and Bookings: Kevin Murray kevandglenny@gmail.com 9997 6078

Crosswords

MASTERING CRYPTIC CROSSWORDS

Presented by City and Inner West Region

Every second Monday from 3 Jul 1:30 to 3:30

Guided practice sessions for members who have already participated in Cracking Cryptic Crosswords or who have other relevant experience.

Leader and Bookings: Ron Shapiro 4225 0270 rmbjs@iinet.net.au (preferred)

Language Spanish

SPANISH CONVERSATION

Presented by Upper North Region

Alternate Tuesdays from 4 Jul 2:00 to 4:00

Most of the time we discuss current affairs, cultural events or a subject previously decided upon.

Leader: Maria Criado

Bookings: Jenny Brady jennybry30@hotmail.com 9966 8510

Language Italian INTERMEDIATE ITALIAN (max 20)

Presented by City and Inner West Region

Every Friday from 7 Jul 1:30 to 3:30

We are convivial and welcoming group of people who enjoy practicing the four linguistic skills of speaking, listening, reading and writing. We also talk about culture and regularly revise grammar, mostly from online websites, to consolidate and deepen our knowledge of Italy and its language.

Leader and Bookings: Pia Ottavian 0424 738 824 pia.ottavian@yahoo.com.au

Language Russian

RUSSIAN ADVANCED CONVERSATION

Presented by Upper North Region

Alternate Mondays from 10 Jul 10:00 to 12:00

This is a continuing course that encourages participants to practise conversational Russian with the help of audio-visual materials. New members with an adequate knowledge of the language are welcome.

Leader and Bookings: Dr Richard Brettell richardbrettell@hotmail.com 0455 279 866

Language Spanish

SPANISH FOR BEGINNERS (max 12)

Presented by City and Inner West Region

Every Tuesday from 11 Jul 10:30 to 11:30

This Course is for those new to Spanish or those planning to travel to a Spanish speaking country. We will focus on everyday spoken Spanish following a simple pattern that will have you speaking Spanish from the first lesson.

Leader and Bookings: Vivian McGuire vmcguire@tpg.com.au (preferred) 0418 259 102

Cinema Movies

FILM DISCUSSION GROUP (max 9)

Presented by City and Inner West Region

Alternate Wednesdays from 12 Jul 1:30 to 3:30

Join a fun, friendly and stimulating online discussion about two films at every meeting. Two films per fortnight are chosen by the group at each Zoom session. One film screening on the free streaming service, SBS on Demand. The second film screening on the paid streaming service, Netflix. The result is an invigorating, insightful and enjoyable discussion from the comfort of your own home.

Leader and Bookings: Ross Giannone 0409 382 384

Discussion Group

TALKING POINTS ON ZOOM

Presented by Harbourside North Region

Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul 10:00 to 11:30

Topics discussed include issues in the news and other matters of the times. Everyone is encouraged to participate and new members are most welcome. The talking points for each session are sent to participants 3 days before the meeting.

Leaders: Rosemarie Einstein and Ric Einstein

Bookings: https://sydneyu3a.org OR Rosemarie Einstein einstein@starmer.net.au

MUSIC WE GREW UP WITH

Presented by Upper North Region

Alternate Thursdays from 13 Jul 10:00 to 12:00

The fabulous music of the 1960s. The first 8 sessions omit Beatles tracks. The next 3 sessions contain only Beatles music and documentaries. In this way we show just how different the Beatles were. Music is presented mainly in period audio/visual.

Leader and Bookings: Howard Ferrer howferr@gmail.com