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Email: seymu3a@gmail.com, Phone: 0448 153 572 or write to: Seymour & District U3A P.O. Box 767, Seymour Vic 3661, or

Visit the office at Chittick Place (the little grey building at the eastern end of the carpark) on a Monday between 10am and 12noon.


1. Art Instruction in art using most mediums. Suit beginners and advanced artists. Studio and local plein-air opportunities. A maximum of 10 for this group.	Contact: Barry Dunn Phone: 0401 359 918 Email: clearpropdude@gmail.com Day/Time: Tuesdays 10.00 - 1.00pm Starting date: 7th July Venue: Chittick Place
2. Art 2 As above. Too many participants required a split in numbers.	Contact: Barry Dunn Phone: 0401 359 918 Email: clearpropdude@gmail.com Day/Time: Wednesdays 10.00 - 12.00pm Starting date: 1st July Venue: Chittick Place
3. Bobbin Lace/Craft Intrigued by the idea of lace-making? This weekly group is your chance to try the ancient skill and learn about its history and uses. Maree Langley will be "showing you the ropes" so to speak. Gender is no barrier. For $60.00, class members hire 1 cushion and 10 bobbins. ($60 Refundable upon return of equipment.) For those of you who don't have the patience, bring your knitting, crochet, needlework or other craft and Maree will help. Class on hold until numbers improve.	Contact: Maree Langley Phone: 5796 2337 Email: mjlangley13@gmail.com Day/Time: Mondays 10.00 - 12noon Starting Date: Venue: Chittick Place
4. Book Buffet A great way to discuss some of today's best good books with like-minded people in the convivial setting of the Seymour Library. You will be intrigued by the way our chosen books lead us down surprising and challenging pathways. The only qualification is to love reading. This class has also been split. Please contact Jo for details.	Contact: Jo Gooden Phone: 0448 700 967 Email: jogooden@gmail.com Day/Time: 3rd Monday 1.30 - 2.30pm Starting date: 20th July Venue: Seymour Library & Private Home
5. Creative Writing The aim of this group, is to provide a welcoming space and a dedicated time, for those who are keen, to put pen to paper and develop their writing skills. There will be an opportunity to discuss writing projects, share ideas and seek support and input from others.	Contact: Lola Puddy Phone: 0428 769 612 Email: lolapuddy@gmail.com Day/Time: 3rd Tuesday 1.30pm Staring Date: 21st July Venue: Chitttick Place
6. Garden Matters This self-help group has brought together people with a variety of knowledge and interests in many different plants. Come along and find out how to look after your plants, pot plants and even your garden. You may even identify your weed as something special or vice-versa.	Contact: Pam Lawler Phone: 0437 377 479 Email: lawler_p@yahoo.com Day/Time: 3rd Wednesday 10.30 - 12noon Starting date: 15th July Venue: TBA
7. Genealogy Who were your ancestors? Where did they come from? This self-help group will show the way around any local information, how to get the most out of Ancestry.com through the library subscription, and suggest areas to look further afield. DNA, is it really worth it? Find out the best way to make it work for you.	Contact: Trish Archer Phone: 0409 945 807 Email: trisharch@gmail.com Day/Time: 1st Thursday 11.00 -12noon Starting date: 2nd July Venue: Seymour Library
8. German Advanced A continuing course for existing participants and for German speakers wanting to brush up their language in a relaxed way with Trudi, who is a native German speaker and, as an added bonus, an experienced language teacher. On hold until further notice.	Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time: Mondays 9.00 - 10.30am Starting date: Venue: Seymour Library
9. German Beginners A chance to begin learning German in a relaxed way with Trudi. On hold until further notice.	Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time: Mondays 10.30 - 12noon Starting date: Venue: Seymour Library
10. German Intermediate The beginner's course has been so successful, there are now participants moving on to the next stage. On hold until further notice.	Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@baigpond.com Day/Time: Mondays 12noon - 1.30pm Starting date: Venue: Seymour Library
11. Jessica's Corral (Jessica's Roundup) Experience the joy and magic of singing in harmony with others. It's good for your body and your soul!! Our weekly sessions will help your musical knowledge and exercise your vocal cords. Work together and and have some fun. The only experience necessary, is to love singing. Led by Jessica Bateman.	Contact: Jo Gooden Phone: 0448 700 967 Email: jogodden@gmail.com Day/Time: Mondays 1.30 - 2.30pm Starting date: 6th July Venue: Uniting Church Foyer
12. Just Ukes For those who would like to learn basic ukulele from other members of the group. Bring your own Uke or sit in on a session or two before you decide to join us and which instrument to buy.	Contact: Moira Maher Phone: 5799 1623 Day/Time: Thursdays 11.00 - 1.00pm Starting date: 2nd July Venue: Chittick Place
13. Luncheon Club Have you ever wondered what sort of gourmet delights we have in our own region and never had the excuse or time to find out? If so, this group is for you. We will try a different restaurant each month.	Contact: Barb Meredith Phone: 0417 384 712 Email: barb@marengofarm.com.au Day/Time: 2nd Thursday 12noon Starting Date: 9th July Venue: Phone for venue
14. Mahjong & Rummikub Come along to the U3A rooms at Chittick Park and learn to play the games of Mahjong and Rummikub. Come along even if you know how to play these games. All you need to know is - how to count to 14, know clockwise from anticlockwise, be able to recognise a three of a kind and a run.	Contact: Anne Thompson Phone: 0403 103 795 Email: practique@gmail.com Day/Time: Mondays 10-11.30am Starting Date: 6th July Venue: Chittick Place
15. Matinee Do you remember the Saturday Matinee? Trish will bring back those memories by showing a collection of golden oldies. No need to travel, right here at Chittick Park. Your requests welcome.	Contact: Trish Archer Phone: 0409 945 807 Email: trisharch@gmail.com Day/Time: 3rd Friday 1.30pm Starting date: 16th July Venue: Chittick Place
16. Meditation In our busy lives, it seems inevitable that we all get stressed in one way or another. If you would like to improve your meditation skills, as well as your physical and emotional well-being, we suggest you join John's group. He has enjoyed Meditation for years. It doesn't matter if you are beginner or someone who meditates regularly, all are welcome.	Contact: John Stares Phone: 0433 324 607 Email: johnstares9@gmail.com Day/Time: Thursdays 9.30 - 10.30am Starting date: 2nd July Venue: Chittick Place
17. Our Literature Selection Not quite what you'd expect for a literature group. They've wandered off the trodden path to round-up some different subjects. Did we say rustling? On hold until further notice.	Contact: Trudi Lavoipierre Phone: 5799 2425 Email: jtl3@bigpond.com Day/Time: 1st Wednesday 1.30 - 3.00pm Starting date: Venue: Seymour Library
18. Technology Tuition Basic information lessons on computer software use, and general computer use and operation	Contact: Barry Dunn Phone: 0401 359 918 Email: dunnart28@gmail.com Day/Time: 2nd Tuesday 1.30 - 3.30pm Starting date: 14th July Venue: Chittick Place
19. Walk & Wonder A relaxed walk in parks and the local surrounding areas taking in the ever changing natural world, observing birds flora and fauna. Congenial and welcoming group. Make contact with your inner child and rediscover a sense of wonder. Includes one walk a month focusing on birds with Val La May.	Contact: Lesley Dalziel Phone: 5792 1848 Email: jldalziel12@bigpond.com Day/Time: Tuesdays 9.00am Starting Date: 7th July Venue: Meet in Chittick Park carpark

1. Art	11. Jessica's Corral
2. Art2	12. Just Ukes
3. Bobbin Lace/Craft on hold	13. Luncheon Club
4. Book Buffet	14. Mahjong & Rummikub
5. Creative Writing	15. Matinee
6. Garden Matters	16. Meditation
7. Genealogy	17. Our Literature Selection
8. German Advanced	18. Technology Tuition
9. German Beginners	19. Walk & Wonder
10. German Intermediate

1. Art