Courses for Term 1, 2022

Cycling

	Weekly on Mondays
Venue	Meet outside Aldinga Senior Citizens’ Club, Valiant Road, Port Willunga or as advised by the Course Leader
Time	8:30am 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
Venue	St Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time	2:00pm to 4:00pm

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
Venue	Willunga
Time	9:45am to 12 noon

Members who enjoy a good game of chess are invited to share this challenging pastime with like-minded people.

Enjoying Music

	Fortnightly on Tuesdays
Venue	St Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time	1:30pm – 3:45pm

Participants bring their own CDs and talk of their reason for selection. DVDs and YouTube performances are a highlight of each session.

Basic introduction to 3D printing

	One-off session
Venue	Aldinga Beach
Time	Wednesday 23 March from 10:30 am – 12pm

This is a very basic introduction to 3D printing. See how to produce a drawing, and see the part made.

From Yao to Mao: 5000 years of Chinese history

	Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Venue	Community Room at the Aldinga Library, Central Way, Aldinga Beach
Time	10:15am to 11:30 am

Throughout these lectures, we will consider Chinese history as it relates to the world beyond China. We will trace the increasingly close relations between China and the West from the Mongol conquests in the 13th century, through the 19th century, and into the present age of China’s re-emergence as a great world economic and political power.

Walking

	Weekly on Thursdays
Venue	To be advised by email or other contact
Time	8:30am 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
Venue	Old Noarlunga
Time	1:30pm – 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
Venue	Aldinga
Time	2:00pm – 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
Venue	St Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time	10:00 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
Venue	Willunga
Time	10.30am – 12.30 pm

Topics for this term will be discussed at the first meeting.

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

Gardening

	Monthly on Fridays
Venue	Various venues
Time	Meet 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
Venue	St Ann’s Room, beside the Church, Main South Road, Aldinga
Time	2:00pm – 3:30pm

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.

Camera Group

	Fortnightly on Wednesdays
Venue	Willunga
Time	3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

This might interest people who ‘point and shoot’. The focus is on camera control and set up. There may be some field trips with this group and the Course Leader will advise details of future meetings.