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Badminton - Evelyne Perks (1200) Mon 10:30-11:50 This social badminton group is for experienced players and beginners. Badminton is an active indoor game. Participants should provide their own rackets. There is a small charge to cover the cost of shuttlecocks. Facility fee: $40 payable at U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
Ballroom Dancing - Advanced - Patrick Khaw / Lawrence Chien (1250) Mon 1:00-2:30 Keep fit! Come ballroom dancing - enjoy the music and movement. It's a wonderful way to promote co-ordination, balance, mobility and flexibility as well as being a great social activity for people of all ages. You need to have done 3 years at beginners level to join this class. Facility fee: $40 payable at U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
Ballroom Dancing - Beginners - Ethel Fredericks (1251) Mon 2:30-3:30 Objective: to enable students to learn basic dances & moves in order to be able to dance when attending social functions, for example. Dances learnt will also enable students to attend dances outside U3A.
NB Only one Ballroom Dancing class per member
Belly Dancing - Teresa Bowden (1260) Fri 12:30-1:15 Belly Dancing is for fun and fitness. It will help you to bring out the creative and sensual 'you'. You will learn some basic dance movements and choreographies.
Golf for Fun - Douglas Brewer (5200) Wed 7:45 for 8:00 start For non-serious golfers. If you play the occasional game of golf, join us for fun and exercise. A round of 9 holes weekly, $16 green fee for each session.
Greek Folk Dancing - Virginia Malios (5210) Thu 11:45-1:10 Learn Greek folk dancing along with some history and culture associated with the dancing. Good exercise guaranteed!
Lawn Bowls for Beginners - Barry Wilkins / Julie Wilkins (6050) Thu 1:30 start If you've thought about trying Lawn Bowls this is for you. For beginners only, so come and learn the basics of this enjoyable game for young people that old people can play! All you need is a pair of sneakers. Borrow club bowls or use your own. No fees.
Petanque - French Bowls - Donald Gay (7100) Mon 9:00 start Petanque is a fun, social, easily learned game, played with steel boules on a gravel surface. Instruction will be given and 'boules' provided for the first two sessions, then participants will need to purchase their own.
Strength Training - Level 1 - Moira Axtens (8500) Mon 10:30-11:50, Thu 10:30-11:50; Term 1 Attendance at both sessions each week is essential. By working with weights you can improve your strength, balance, bone density, blood sugar control & general well-being. This is a one term course but on completion you can move into a Level 2 group.
Strength Training - Level 2 - Group A - Dorothy Hunt (8505) Mon 9:00-10:20, Thu 9:00-10:20
Strength Training - Level 2 - Group B - Moira Axtens (8510) Mon 10:30-11:50, Thu 10:30-11:50
Strength Training - Level 2 - Group C - Moira Axtens (8515) Tue 9:00-10:20, Fri 9:00-10:20
Strength Training - Level 2 - Group D - Moira Axtens (8520) Tue 10:30-11:50, Fri 10:30-11:50 Level 2 groups offer you the opportunity to continue to build up strength and maintain fitness. Anyone who has NOT completed a Level 1 Manningham U3A course must speak to the tutor BEFORE applying to participate in a Level 2 group.
NB: Course/Facility fee Strength Training: $40 for the year payable at the U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. This fee applies to all strength training classes.
The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
Table Tennis - William Doyle (8600) Thu 1:00-3:00 Learn the basic skills and rules for the enjoyment of participating at a social level. Advanced tuition is available to competition standard, if required. Facility fee: $20 payable at U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
Tai Chi Ch'uan - William Mak (8650) Wed 1:30-4:00 A simple step-by-step, form by form progression to the twenty four forms of simplified T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Developed by the Sports Committee of the People's Republic of China, it includes some warm-up exercises and Tai Chi Qi-gong 1st Eighteen and 2nd Eighteen..
Tai Chi Level 1 - Angelina Chung (8655) Tue 9:30-10:30 T'ai Chi Qi-gong - 18 movements. This is followed by the simplified Sun Style form which is very beneficial for general health and well being, improving breathing, balance, flexibility & coordination. Facility fee: $20 payable at U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
Tai Chi Level 2 - Angelina Chung (8660) Tue 10:30-11:30 Refine and practise all forms taught: Beijing 24, T'ai Chi Qi-gong Shibashi 18 movements, T'ai Chi for Arthritis (Sun Style). Participants must have completed all of these forms of T'ai Chi. This course is not suitable for beginners. Check regarding suitability of previous experience with tutor or class representative if unsure. Facility fee: $20 payable at U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
NB: Only one T'ai Chi class per member.
Tennis - Beryl Mathieson (8750) Mon 8:30 start This social tennis group welcomes all those who have ever played. Facility fee: $20 payable at U3A office prior to the beginning of term one. The U3A office will be open 9-3 weekdays from 27 January 2009.
Walking for Exercise - Friday - Douglas Brewer (9005) 1st & 3rd Fri 8:50 start One hour easy walking. Follow by BYO morning tea. Meeting at 8:50am at parks referred to on walk sheets.
Walking for Exercise - Wednesday - Bruce Ford / Robert Nicol (9003) Wed 9:00-10:00 Walk in Ruffey Lake Park. Meet in the car park on Victoria Street. Melways 33 J10.
A regular walk in the morning is the best exercise for seniors. Maintain your fitness with good company.
Walking for Fitness - Thursday - Don McKelvie (9010) Thu 9:05 start One hour walks in and around Manningham and nearby parks and reserves. To enjoy these walks, participants should be reasonably fit and injury free. The schedule for each term will be on the U3A notice board .
Walking for Health & Pleasure - Audrey Killey / Patricia Renfree (9015) 2nd & 4th Fri 9:00 start Enjoy the beauty of Melbourne's parks, gardens and trails and improve your health at the same time. An added bonus is meeting people of similar age and interests and having a 'cuppa' with them afterwards. Walks generally take between one and two hours. The schedule for each term will be on the U3A notice board.
Yoga - Chair - Genevieve Rawson (9200) Wed 1:30-2:50 This course is suitable for both beginners and those who have already experienced Yoga. It includes limbering, breathing, postures, relaxation, meditation, plus simple philosophy, leading to a calm, aware mind in an energised body.
Yoga - Classical - Group A - Barbara Byrne (9220) Wed 12:00-1:20 Stretching and toning the muscles: keeping the spine and joints flexible, improving circulation. The 5 principles of yoga and meditation will be incorporated. Yoga for everyday living will be included.
Yoga - Classical - Group B - Alan Smith (9222) Thu 1:30-2:50 As for Classical - Group A.
Yoga - For the Not-So-Supple - Level 2 - Lorna Andreassen (9242) Fri 12:00-1:20 For those with some previous experience of yoga. These advanced sessions will be a new programme based on Tibetan Kum Nye. It will require a commitment to practise on a daily basis at home.
Yoga - Hatha - Group A - Lesley Catt (9260) Mon 12:00-1:20
Yoga - Hatha - Group B - Lesley Catt (9265) Mon 1:30-2:50
Yoga - Hatha - Group C - Lesley Catt (9270) Mon 3:00-4:20 Stretch and relax your body; quieten and free your mind; discover yourself in both movement and stillness.
Yoga - Iyengar Style - Eric Stewart (9280) Fri 3:00-4:20 The easy to follow exercises tone the muscles and build stamina. The benefits are not merely physical as yoga has the power to calm the mind and helps one cope with tension.
NB - only one yoga class per member
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