Courses for Term 4, 2021

Cycling

 Weekly on Mondays
VenueMeet outside Aldinga Senior Citizens’ Club, Valiant Road, Port Willunga or as advised by the Course Leader
Time8:30am to 11:30am every week, including school holidays
This group cycles for health and pleasure along bike trails and back roads in the southern area. Requirements are a bike in good order, helmet, water, nibbles and, in case a bakery stop is discovered, some money.

Creative Writing

 Fortnightly on Mondays
VenueSt Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time2:00pm to 4:00pm fortnightly
Members of this writing group explore all aspects and styles of the written word and examine creative writing techniques. The sessions are open to any members from beginners to experienced who wish to share their stories and listen to each other’s work in a friendly and non-judgemental environment.

Chess

 Weekly on Tuesdays
VenueWillunga
Time9:45am to 12 noon weekly
Members who enjoy a good game of chess are invited to share this challenging pastime with like-minded people.

Enjoying Music

 Fortnightly on Tuesdays
VenueSt Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time1:30pm – 3:30pm
Participants bring their own CDs and talk of their reason for selection. DVDs and YouTube performances are a highlight of each session.

Barbarian Empires of the Steppes

 Fortnightly on Wednesdays
VenueCommunity Room at the Aldinga Library,
Aldinga Central
Time10:15am to 12:15pm
This course covers the demise of the Western Roman Empire as the Huns and then the Goths rage and ravage across Europe, featuring Attila the Hun. We also look at the rise of the tribes in central Asia and their conflicts with the Persian Sassinids and the Turks who eventually overrun the Eastern Roman Empire and capture Byzantium (1453 AD)

Basic Introduction to 3D Printing

 One-off session
VenueAldinga Beach
TimeWednesday 20 October at 10:30 am
This is a very basic introduction to 3D printing. See how to produce a drawing, and see the part made.

 

Walking

 Weekly on Thursdays
VenueTo be advised by email or other contact
Time8:30am to 11:00am
Members of this group share designing interesting walks that provide exercise, refreshment and interest to others. Walks usually cover about 7.5 kms.

Remember: comfortable shoes, water, head gear, sun protection and some cash in case you want social coffee at the finish.

Table Board Games

 Monthly on Thursdays
VenueOld Noarlunga
Time1:30pm – 4:00pm
The first meeting for the term will be at Old Noarlunga after which the Leader will co-ordinate the meeting places with the participants.

Sit and Sew

 Fortnightly on Fridays
VenueAldinga
Time2:00pm – 5:00pm
Come along and join like-minded people for a chat while you get your sewing projects and other UFOs completed, whether it’s patchwork and quilting, mending, cutting out, knitting etc or just a creative chat over a cuppa.

Group is limited to 8 places – a waiting list will apply

Discussion Group

 Fortnightly on Fridays
VenueSt Ann’s Room, beside the Church,
Main South Road, Aldinga
Time10:00 am to 12:00 noon

People getting together to discuss a variety of topics relevant to yesterday, today and tomorrow.

Willunga Philosophy

 Fortnightly on Fridays
VenueWillunga
Time10.30am – 12.30 noon
Topics for this term will be discussed at the first meeting.

Please note: Places are limited so please check for availability.

Gardening

 Fortnightly on Fridays
VenueVarious venues
TimeMeet at 10:00am
The Garden Group usually visits two sites, either private or public gardens, or garden centres, each time we meet. These can be local, in nearby towns, or in Adelaide, the Adelaide Hills or Victor Harbor. We usually have lunch together afterwards.

1st Tuesday Book Club

 First Tuesday of the Month
VenueSt Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time2:00pm – 3:30pm monthly
Members of this group share thoughts and reactions to their current readings, paying particular attention to a focus book selected each month from best-sellers and prize-winners available from the Noarlunga Library.