Seniors Festival at U3A
U3A Castlemaine are holding a number of classes and events during the Senior’s Festival.
A great way to sample some of their groups and classes and meet some new people.
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Contact for general U3A activity enquiries:
Anet McDonald, 5470 6497, anetandme@gmail.com
Petanque:
This a fun game – almost addictive so do come and join us!
All welcome and we will supply the boules. Please wear a hat and bring water to drink.
Date/Time: Friday 13 October, 2:00 pm – 3.30 pm
Venue: Opposite Beards Hardware, Campbells Creek.
Tutor: Sally Kaptein
Cost: Free
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Circle Dancing:
Come and join our circle dancing and have fun with the steps, music and rhythm of dances from around the world. No partner, or dance experience required.
Date/Time: Wednesday 4th and 18th of October, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon
Venue: Uniting Church hall, Lyttleton St , Castlemaine
Tutors: Joanne Thompson
Cost: Free
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Movies of Merit:
For lovers of film, with a focus on production as well as pleasure. Films shown are well regarded internationally and make you think. We watch a film then discuss and rate it.
Date/Time: Every Thursday, 10am
Venue: Theatre Royal. Castlemaine
Tutor: John Waldie
Cost: $5 at the door.
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Mindfulness Meditation:
Mindfulness meditation will gently guide you into your body’s own restful ease and gradually develop awareness of negative thoughts that cause tension and stress.
Date/Time: Thursdays, 10 am to 11 am
Venue: The Forge. Barkers St. Castlemaine
Tutor: Karina de Wolf
Cost: Free
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U3A Choir:
Some of our songs are sung in harmony, and many are sung in unison to keep variety in our program.
Date/Time: Tuesday 10th October, 3.30 pm – 5.30 pm
Venue: Salvation Army Hall, Kennedy St. Castlemaine.
Tutor: Angela Sye
Cost: Free
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Tai Chi:
Visitors are welcome to the class. Come and join us for a Watch & Try Session. Wear loose clothing and flat comfortable shoes.
Date/Time: Monday, 9th October, 9.30 am – 10.30 am.
Venue: Uniting Church Hall. Lyttleton St. Castlemaine.
Tutor: Dot Henshall
Cost: Free
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Chess:
No previous experience is necessary.
Date/Time: Every Thursday morning, 10:00 am
Venue: Panini, in Mostyn Street, opposite the Market, Castlemaine.
Tutor: Michael Lane
Cost: Free
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Table Tennis:
Play table tennis in a friendly non-competitive spirit. Great fun, good exercise and great for hand eye co-ordination. Bats ,coaching and refreshments available.
Date/Time: Wednesday 11th October, 9.30 am to 12.00 noon
Venue: Castlemaine Pavilion, Camp Reserve, Forest Street, Castlemaine.
Tutor: Trevor Wheeler
Cost: free for new players
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Social Rubber Bridge:
Relaxed Bridge. No partner required. Only basic knowledge of bridge needed.
Date/Time: Monday 9th October, 9:30 am to 12:00 noon
Venue: Manse Room, White Building, Uniting Church Complex, Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine
Tutor: Graham Forbes
Cost: $1
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Duplicate Competition Bridge:
Some experience of duplicate play in bridge needed. A partner must be pre-arranged (ring Tutor).
Date/Time: Tuesday 10 October, 1:10pm to 4:15pm
Venue: Auditorium near main entrance of Castlemaine Hospital. Corner of Beddard & Odgers Roads.
Tutor: Graham Forbes 0406 346 466 forbesgk@gmail.com
Cost: $2
