BUSHWALKING

Course Leader
Carol Ingersoll 5474 2372

Outline of Course
This activity caters for those members who enjoy bushwalking in a group. Most of the walks will be in and around the Castlemaine area. As long as we are not walking in a National Park or on private land, you may bring your dog, but it must be on a lead at all times. Different members are encouraged to be the walk leader. The walks are approximately 5 – 7kms in length. When there is a fifth Wednesday in a month there will be an extra walk. These will be of medium difficulty and longer in length and participants will need to carry their snacks, drinks and their lunch.

Entry Criterion
Ability to walk for up to 3 hrs. over some difficult terrain.

Meeting Time
9.30am each second, fourth & fifth Wednesday in the month.
8.30am in the summer months.

Venue
Meet at the Uniting Church Car Park, Lyttleton Street , Castlemaine

 

COLLECTORS

Course Leader
Merlyn Pritchard 5472 4434

Outline of Course
For those interested in collections of any description. A social group that exchanges ideas, information and sharing their personal collections.

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time
2.00 pm the second Wednesday in the month.

Venue
Private homes

 

GARDENING AT U3A

Course Leader
Cath Polinelli 5476 2402

Outline of Course
For people interested in gardening. We do have speakers and visit gardens throughout the year. There will be show and tell sessions in which we try to identify different plants. We also swap plants.

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time
10.00am each third Friday in the month.

Venue
U3A OfficeUniting Church Complex, Lyttleton Street , Castlemaine [first meeting only]

 

HORTICULTURE

Course Leader
Peggy Munro 5472 2086

Course Description
The course will be designed around participants interests e.g. suggested topic - “The Gardens of Artists”, and will feature garden design and maintenance Discussion will be part of each session and participants will be encouraged to share and contribute.

Entry Criterion
Love of gardens

Meeting Time
1.30 pm 3rd Friday in the month

Venue
Kindergarten Room, Uniting Church Complex

 

PÉTANQUE

Course Leaders
Jenni Rutherford 5472 3468
Sally Kaptein 5470 6340

Outline of Course
An ancient game, originally played with stone balls and bought to France by the Romans. The game, so close to French hearts, is played with metallic balls, on a dirt surface.

Entry Criterion
Ability to bend and if you have a set of boules all the better. Maximum 8 players.

Meeting Time
Three sessions at 2.00pm each 3rd Friday of month. Café will be open after the game.

Venue
Skydancers Cnr Midland Hwy & Blackjack Rd, Harcourt

 

SHORT WALKS

Course Leader
Dot Henshall 5472 5108


Outline of Course
For those who enjoy walking but wish to do it at a slower pace. This walk takes place rain hail or shine!

Meeting Time
10.00am every W ednesday in the month

Venue
Uniting Church Car Park Lyttleton Street, Castlemaine

 

TABLE-TENNIS

Course Leader
Bernadette Fraser 5472 2634

Outline of Course
Come and play table-tennis in a friendly non-competitive spirit.
Donation of $1 Great fun, good exercise and great for eye hand coordination.

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time 10.00am –12noon every Wednesday in the month

Venue
Table-tennis Pavilion, Camp Reserve , [Forest Street entrance], Castlemaine

 

TAI CHI

Course Leader
Dot Henshall 5472 5108

Outline of Course
A gentle form of exercise, specifically designed for people of the Third Age and for people with arthritis. The class is conducted by a Physiotherapist who is also an instructor in Tai-Chi . No one is expected to extend themselves beyond what is comfortable to them. For as long as the weather is conducive we meet in the Castlemaine Botanical Gardens. When the cold weather approaches we return to the warmth of the Uniting Church Hall. There is a member's contribution for each session

Entry Criterion
None

Meeting Time
9.30am each Monday in the month

Venue
Castlemaine Botanical Gardens