U3A Cranbourne Inc Classes for Term 3 Term 3 is starting on Monday February 1st Information on Classes will be updated when known Updated Feb 5 2021 Armchair Movies (starts on Tuesday February 16)

Tutor – Gail Catlow

Sit back in comfort & watch DVD’s and downloads. Movies are chosen from Netflix, Stan etc and are from different eras and genres. They are shown on our new large screen TV.

Tuesday 10am to noon (in room 6 - along corridor) Art Painting (both classes start February)

For anyone who would like to learn or to improve their painting abilities. Specifically for those who love to paint or draw and be part of a friendly group. Various mediums used

Tutor: Monday – Joanne Wood

Art covers Sketching, Portraiture etc. All mediums used. - Monday 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Tutor: Friday - Pam Thoonen

Art with emphasis on painting - Friday 10.00am to noon

Book Group No 1 - meeting held in Conference Room (starts February)

Tutor – Margaret Rogan 3rd Tuesday of month 10am to noon - February to December Book Group No 2 (U3a Bookworms) To join put your name on the notice board (starts February)

Tutor – Marge Angelucci 2nd Wednesday of month at 1pm in Room 2 Members read one book a month & then discuss it. Members must have a current Library card.

Interested members must book through U3A Cranbourne Office - limited to 10 in class Bridge Class (to be advised)

Tutor - Rose Grandit Self organised group. Group discusses rules as the game progresses. Friday 12.30 to 2.30pm (computer room)

Calligraphy (starts March 2nd)

Tutor – Anne Thompson

This class starts with foundational script and moves on to uncial, gothic, pointed gothic, italic and copperplate. Once the standard scripts have been completed you work more on your own and discover additional scripts.No experience required. Regular attendance is preferred. 2 Classes.

Tuesday 1.00pm to 3.15pm

Thursday 10.00am to 12.30pm

Card Making and Papercraft (start to be advised)

Tutor - Kathy Smullen

Learn different techniques to make a card, tips on using equipment and basic tools. The aim is to complete a new card each week. The course is designed to last the full year and regular attendance is preferred.

Wednesday 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Card Making for Fun (not playing card games) (start to be advised) Experience in card-making is required

Tutor - Margaret Bourke-Finn

Thursday 1pm to 3pm

Card Playing Games (start to be advised when sufficient players - contact office) Currently only Canasta. Will add new games as requested.

Tutor - Graeme Davies

Monday 12.30 to 2.30pm Chess - introduction and playing (starts February)

Tutor - Roy Dass

Monday 11am to 1 pm Ipads, Smart phones and Computer problems (starts February)

Tutor – Sue Adam

Tuesday 10am to noon By appointment ring Sue on 0409 189 443. Help with or learning Computer Spreadsheets (starts February) Tutor – Steve (contact to arrange a mutual time on 0416 060 852)

Cycling Group (starts February)

Tutor - Marge Angelucci

Rides cover 20 to 30 kms depending upon conditions and participants' abilities. Cycle many enjoyable bike paths in Casey and along the extensive Dandenong Creek Trail.

Meets Friday mornings - at 8.30am but check with Marge on 0410 304 308 to find out starting point.

Folk Art (start to be advised)

Tutor – Gloria Graham

Here you learn the basic paint strokes and then put this into practice. You can decide what you would like to paint and what type of surface you would like to paint on e.g. glass, plastic, wood, vinyl or textiles. Make wonderful gifts.

Monday 10.00am to noon

French (start to be advised)

Tutor – John Coombs

Learn all things French in a fun and enjoyable way. From beginners to advanced.

​Wednesday 10.00am to noon

Guitar for Beginners and Advanced (starts February)

Tutor - Maurie Richardson/ Steve Stokes

Monday 10am to 11am Italian for Beginners (starts February) Tutor – Marcella Mormille

Learn all things Italian in a fun and enjoyable way. From beginners to advanced. Tutor was born and bred in Italy.

Thursday 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Italian Translation (No new members taken)

Tutor – Adriana Sbisa Thursday 10am to noon

Learning to play your Portable Electronic Keyboard (starts February)

Tutor - Ed Price (ring 0418 125 346 or 5990 9185 to discuss)

Learn the easy-to-play "Fake Book Technique". For any level of expertise

This no longer held at U3A Cranbourne, but individual tuition is available by appointment.

Line Dancing at Terry Vickerman Centre (starts February)

Our class is suitable for beginners and led by qualified dance instructor. A healthy and fun exercise to start the week. No partner required. Please contact our office before commencing.

Monday 10.30am to 11.30am

Knitting (Click Clack & Chat)(included crochet) (starts February)

Tutor - Lesley Mullineaux Assistance given with projects and patterns. Tuesday 10am to noon

Mahjong Class (start to be advised)

Tutor - Barbara Ballenden

Friday 10am to 12.30pm Parchment Craft (start to be advised)

Tutor – Viv Dillimore

Parchment Craft (Pergamano) is the art of embellishing and decorating parchment paper through the use of techniques such as embossing, perforating, stippling, cutting and colouring. Create many items such as beautiful cards, gift tags, scrapbook pages, delicate invitation cards, boxes etc.

Wednesday 10.00 am to noon

Sewing and Patchwork (start to be advised)

Tutor - Sylvia Dass Help and inspiration given on many different sewing projects. Monday 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Singing for Fun (start to be advised) Music Appreciation (this may commence if singing without masks if forbidden)

Tutor – Ed Price

A fun group for anyone who sings in the shower! No singing skill or voice quality checks. Mainly group karaoke style of songs from the past 50 years. Aim is to have fun while exploring old and new songs. Anyone is welcome to just pop in. We will NOT be singing with masks!

Thursday 10.00am to 11.30am First 3 Thursdays each month (inc holidays) in Room 6

Stitching on Cards (start to be advised)

Tutor – Elsa Thoonen

Learn to utilize various cottons, patterns and designs to create very pretty cards

Wednesday 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Table Tennis (starts February)

Tutor – Marge Angelucci

Social table tennis in the Conference Room (opposite toilets)

Thursday 1.00pm to 3.00pm

Ukulele (start to be advised)

Tutor – Morrie Mathews

The easiest musical instrument to play. Beginners welcome. Small class, come and try.

Monday 10am to 11am