Tuesday Classes
Art and Craft
CALLIGRAPHY (CAL)
Tutor: Alex Kodela
Beautiful writing from the Greek words kalli/graphia. This course teaches the following calligraphy styles: Italic, Uncial, Gothic, Copperplate and Foundational.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Headmaster’s Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
General Interest
DEMENTIA: TOWARDS A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING (DM2)
Tutor: Don Gordon
Using material from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania this six week course addresses the foremost issues of dementia including what it is, what are your risks, what interventions are available for prevention.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 10.00am – 11.30 am Weekly Next course TBA
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TRAVEL SOCIAL GROUP (TVT)
Tutor: Gabrielle Robertson & Gay Harding
Are you interested in travel? Share your recent travel experiences with other like-minded people. Find travel companions and plan trips together in a friendly, social environment.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
1st & 3rd Tuesday: each month: 3.00pm - 5.00 pm Semi monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WOMEN IN SACRED STORY (WSS)
Tutor: Majella Franzmann
Using examples from ancient Middle Eastern stories in the Bible, Qur’an, Gnostic writings and old Babylonian texts this six week course will discuss how sacred stories featuring women characters are heard/read, interpreted, and have influenced thinking about women’s place in the world.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 10.00 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year 18 May – 22 June
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Languages
FRENCH 2 (FCB)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak French with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH CONVERSATION (FJC)
Tutor: Jacqui Posener
This class has an emphasis on pronunciation, comprehension, fluency, and having fun. Enjoy learning to speak and read in the beautiful French language.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH (INTERMEDIATE) (FWJ)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
This class is for students who already have a good basic knowledge of the French language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
GERMAN (GER)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
German conversation, language and grammar for anyone wanting to travel, learn a new language or brush up their skills.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (BEGINNERS) (SPB)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression and aims to give students the confidence to speak Spanish with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE) (SPI)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class is for students who already have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Music
CHOIR SINGING (CSG)
Tutor: Lyn Borthistle
Terminated. A new, different class will be started "The Singing Co-operative", see below. Members of Choir Singing will be offered a free transfer to the new class.
THE SINGING CO-OPERATIVE (SCP)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
This is a group for people who want to enjoy being in the company of other singers, to learn about songs and singing, and who want to have fun through learning and performing. We are definitely not a sing-a-long group - "Bach to the Future" is our motto, and our repertoire reflects this! We are just a group of beginners with grand visions and want your input on how the group is to develop and what we do.
Elanora Community Centre, 26 Galleon Way, Elanora, QLD
Tuesday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Weekly all year from 20 July
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SINGING 4 FUN (SFF)
Tutor: Michael Davis
Singing purely for fun and enjoyment! Discover the joys of singing popular songs using words on a big screen with a group of happy, friendly folk.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: FREE for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Physical Activities and Inner Health
LIGHT EXERCISE (LEX)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
A gentle workout to music, toning the body from head to toe. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOGA (YO1)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Teaches you to improve your breathing, and gives you all over body flexibility and muscle tone. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 10.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
CALLIGRAPHY (CAL)
Tutor: Alex Kodela
Beautiful writing from the Greek words kalli/graphia. This course teaches the following calligraphy styles: Italic, Uncial, Gothic, Copperplate and Foundational.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Headmaster’s Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
General Interest
DEMENTIA: TOWARDS A CLEARER UNDERSTANDING (DM2)
Tutor: Don Gordon
Using material from the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at the University of Tasmania this six week course addresses the foremost issues of dementia including what it is, what are your risks, what interventions are available for prevention.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 10.00am – 11.30 am Weekly Next course TBA
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
TRAVEL SOCIAL GROUP (TVT)
Tutor: Gabrielle Robertson & Gay Harding
Are you interested in travel? Share your recent travel experiences with other like-minded people. Find travel companions and plan trips together in a friendly, social environment.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
1st & 3rd Tuesday: each month: 3.00pm - 5.00 pm Semi monthly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
WOMEN IN SACRED STORY (WSS)
Tutor: Majella Franzmann
Using examples from ancient Middle Eastern stories in the Bible, Qur’an, Gnostic writings and old Babylonian texts this six week course will discuss how sacred stories featuring women characters are heard/read, interpreted, and have influenced thinking about women’s place in the world.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 10.00 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year 18 May – 22 June
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Languages
FRENCH 2 (FCB)
Tutor: Carolyn Henstridge
This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression, and aims to give students the confidence to speak French with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH CONVERSATION (FJC)
Tutor: Jacqui Posener
This class has an emphasis on pronunciation, comprehension, fluency, and having fun. Enjoy learning to speak and read in the beautiful French language.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Jan Derbidge Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
FRENCH (INTERMEDIATE) (FWJ)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
This class is for students who already have a good basic knowledge of the French language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Meeting Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.00 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
GERMAN (GER)
Tutor: Jeff Cayzer
German conversation, language and grammar for anyone wanting to travel, learn a new language or brush up their skills.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Cook Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 12.00 pm - 2.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (BEGINNERS) (SPB)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class covers basic vocabulary, grammar, conversation and expression and aims to give students the confidence to speak Spanish with the correct pronunciation.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 11.30 am - 1.00 pm Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SPANISH (INTERMEDIATE) (SPI)
Tutor: Andrew Kolec
This class is for students who already have a basic knowledge of the Spanish language and wish to progress to a higher level of competency.
Kirra Hill Community Centre (Oxley Room), 1 Garrick Street, Coolangatta, QLD
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 11.00 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Music
CHOIR SINGING (CSG)
Tutor: Lyn Borthistle
Terminated. A new, different class will be started "The Singing Co-operative", see below. Members of Choir Singing will be offered a free transfer to the new class.
THE SINGING CO-OPERATIVE (SCP)
Tutor: Ben McInnes
This is a group for people who want to enjoy being in the company of other singers, to learn about songs and singing, and who want to have fun through learning and performing. We are definitely not a sing-a-long group - "Bach to the Future" is our motto, and our repertoire reflects this! We are just a group of beginners with grand visions and want your input on how the group is to develop and what we do.
Elanora Community Centre, 26 Galleon Way, Elanora, QLD
Tuesday: 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm Weekly all year from 20 July
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
SINGING 4 FUN (SFF)
Tutor: Michael Davis
Singing purely for fun and enjoyment! Discover the joys of singing popular songs using words on a big screen with a group of happy, friendly folk.
U3A, 4 Boyd Street, Tugun, QLD
Tuesday: 1.30 pm - 2.30 pm Weekly all year
Cost: FREE for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
Physical Activities and Inner Health
LIGHT EXERCISE (LEX)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
A gentle workout to music, toning the body from head to toe. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 9.30 am - 10.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors
YOGA (YO1)
Tutor: Mary Ludwig
Teaches you to improve your breathing, and gives you all over body flexibility and muscle tone. Bring a towel or yoga mat and wear comfortable clothing.
St Cuthbert's Church Hall, Cnr Florence & Powell Streets, Tweed Heads, NSW
Tuesday: 10.30 am - 11.30 am Weekly all year
Cost: $10.00 per year for members; $5.00 per session for visitors