2009

Term 1 Enrolment Morning ~ Thursday 05 February 2009

9.00 am to 11.00 am
in the Aspley Uniting Church Annex
748 Robinson Road
ASPLEY 4034

Term dates for 2009: Each term is seven weeks.

Term 1:
Week beginning Monday 09 February to Week ending Friday 27 March

Term 2:
Week beginning Monday 27 April to Week ending Friday 12 June

Term 3:
Week beginning Monday 20 July to Week ending Friday 04 September

Term 4: (selected classes only – as marked below)
Week beginning Monday 12 October to Week ending Friday 27 November

Tuition Fees:

Each class costs $20 per term, except for Computer Classes ($25 per term), and Writing ($30 for the year if paid at the beginning of the year).

 
A discount of $10 applies if the enrolment in a course for the full year (whether 3 or 4 terms) is paid at the beginning of the year.

 
Casual attendance at an individual class is $4 per session.

 
Classes marked "Anglican Church" are held at The Church of the Resurrection, 30 Ridley Road, Bridgeman Downs 4035.

 Classes marked "Uniting Church" are held at the Aspley Uniting Church,

748 Robinson Road, Aspley 4034.

Telephone Enquiries:
Classes held at the Anglican Church: Doreen (3862 8972)
Thursday Lecture Series: David (3263 2068)
All other classes: May (3863 4170)

ART, CRAFT and MUSIC

Greeting Cards:

Tutor: Daphne Freeman: Create your own personalised cards. 
Uniting Church: Thursdays at 12.30 pm: 4 terms

Music Appreciation:

Tutor: Colin Smith: Be guided through Music of the Masters.
Uniting Church: Thursdays at 1.15 pm: 4 terms

Scrap-booking:

Tutor: Nancy Emes: Enhance your family photos.
Uniting Church: Thursdays at 1.00 pm: 4 terms

Singing for Pleasure:

Conductor: Maree Massey:  Enjoy singing golden oldies, with an accomplished accompanist; enthusiasm is the only requirement!   
Uniting Church:  Fridays at 1.30 pm: 4 terms

Water Colours: Three classes:

Tutor: Gwen Kelso: One class, catering for experienced Impressionists:    
Uniting Church: Fridays at 11.00 am

Tutor: Vince O'Kane: One class, impressionists, which is open to beginners who have some background in painting, and a second class, known as the "Heidelberg Painters", which commenced in 1997.

Both classes Uniting Church: Fridays at 1.00 pm:  two hour sessions

COMPUTERS ($25 per term)

Computing for Beginners:

Tutor: Barrie Bamkin: An introduction to basic computer use, internet and e-mail.
Uniting Church: Wednesdays at 11.00 am

Advanced Applications:

Tutor: Barrie Bamkin: Handling documents, scanning, managing photos; practical sessions, including internet and e-mail.
Uniting Church: Wednesdays at 1.30 pm

LANGUAGES, LITERATURE and WRITING   

French: Tutor: Ron Ritchie: Two classes, for students at different levels
Beginning students: Anglican Church: Thursdays at 9.00 am

Continuing students: Anglican Church: Thursdays at 10.45 am

German: Two classes, for students at different levels
Tutor: Siegrun Baruth: German Tuition
Anglican Church: Fridays at 12.45 pm: 4 terms

Tutor: Inge Auer: German Conversation
Anglican Church: Fridays at 9.15 am: 4 terms

Italian: Tutor: Catena Pirona: Two classes, for students at different levels
Beginning students: Anglican Church: Fridays at 11.00 am: 4 Terms
Continuing students: Anglican Church: Fridays at 9.15 am: 4 Terms

Poetry Study & Appreciation:

Tutor: Glenda Gillies: Enjoy poetry through the ages.  
Uniting Church: Fridays at 9.00 am

Writing for Interest and Pleasure ($30 for 10 sessions: February to November)

Tutor: Gilbert Case: A group for those who like to write. NB. This class meets monthly.
Anglican Church: 3^rd Thursday of each month (from 19 Feb) at 1.00 pm

GAMES and EXERCISE

Contract Bridge:

Co-ordinator: Betty Oxnam: Classes cater for players at all levels 
Uniting Church: Thursdays at 9.00 am: 4 terms

Juggling:

Tutor: Kaye Dixon: Ball skills to improve hand-eye co-ordination
Uniting Church: Wednesdays at 9.00 am: 4 terms

Living Well:

Tutor: Sandi Gibbs: Gentle exercises to enhance your physical & emotional well-being
Anglican Church: Tuesdays at 1.30 pm: 4 terms

Mah Jong:

Co-ordinator: Ann Tuckett: Six classes, catering for players at all levels
Uniting Church: Fridays at 11.00 am (Beginners) and 9.00 am (Continuing): 4 terms

NEEDLEWORK &c.

Crocheting:

Tutor: Lily Butters: Discover the opportunity to learn a craft of the past. 
Uniting Church: Thursdays at 12.30 pm: two hour sessions

Embroidery [Silk-Ribbon]:

Tutor: Anne Martret: Learn this delicate craft. 
Uniting Church: Thursdays at 9.00 am: 4 terms

Needlework:

Tutor: Elizabeth Hornibrook: This class covers needlework of all kinds.
UFOs a specialty !
 9 Jethro Street, Aspley:  Fridays at 11.00 am: two hour sessions

Patchwork and Quilting:

Tutor: Elizabeth Hornibrook: This class caters for all levels of ability.
9 Jethro Street, Aspley:  Fridays at 9.00 am: two hour sessions

Tapestry:

Tutor: Olive Blackmore:
Uniting Church: Fridays at 8.30 am: two hour sessions

 THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES

Uniting Church: Free refreshments from 10.30 am; lectures from 11.00 am to noon

Term 1 program:

12 Feb: James Lergessener, "Chief Bongaree – King of the Broken Bay Tribe"

19 Feb: Professor Roly Sussex, "Norms in Australian English"

26 Feb  Robert Chester-Master, "Wartime Experiences with the Resistance"

05 Mar: Bill Henderson, "Adventures in Paradise: Living in PNG 1989-1990"

12 Mar: Keith Banks, "The Battle of Britain"

19 Mar: Des Dimmick, "The Secret Discovery of Australia"

26 Mar: John Colbourne, "A Tour of Egypt and the Holy Land"

PLEASE NOTE:

*Annual Ecumenical Meditation Service: Wed 03 June: Anglican Church

*Annual Celebration Luncheon: Fri 11 September: Uniting Church

*All courses run for THREE terms only unless otherwise marked

*All courses run for 90 MINUTES WEEKLY unless otherwise marked.

*Some classes may have restrictions on numbers.

Aspley Classes for Seniors are sponsored by

·         Aspley Uniting Church, 748 Robinson Road, Aspley 4034

·         Our Lady & St Dympna's Catholic Church, 479 Robinson Road, Aspley 4034

·         Aspley-Albany Creek Anglican Parish (The Church of the Resurrection),

30 Ridley Road, Bridgeman Downs 4035