3 weeks only This course will look at some of the different settings offered by digital cameras & the results that can be obtained using these. Different types of photo composition will be used to assist with the familiarization of the setting options offered by individual cameras. Participants will need to bring their digital camera & the camera. Week 2 will be a field trip to SWR to play with your camera

This is a workshop for those who wish to begin to explore their family history using the many resources available on the internet The focus will initially be on NSW Records, but we can also explore interstate and overseas collections, as well as checking the holdings at the Kempsey library. We will learn to use �Brothers Keeper�, a software programme designed to store the information we collect. Access to a computer and basic knowledge of the internet is required.
NO MAIL BOOKINGS will be accepted. Enrolments are limited to Min 4 and Max 7

A comprehensive list of requirements and answers to any questions you may have will be available on enrolment day.
This course is a one day Saturday workshop. We will be using the free arm of the machine and a hoop. We will manipulate fabrics to create contemporary pattern and design and further embellish this with hand stitching. Those taking this course will have to bring their own machines. These machines will need to be able to drop the feed dogs, which most machine bought in the last 30 years should be able to do, and have a darning or machine embroidery foot.
No Mail Bookings accepted. Enrolments are limited - Max 6

Richard is back from his travels with another interesting package of films for Friday afternoons.We look at the films of William Wyler and Alfred Hitchcock. The silent film this term is D.W. Griffiths “Intolerance”. There is not one but two great foreign films both centered on the Second World War in Poland and Italy. “A Generation” was the debut feature of Andrez Wadja , which wowed critics in Cannes in 1955, while the second,is the Vittorio de Sica masterpiece, “Bicycle Thieves”. A little known Australian film “Patrick” is a great thriller dating from 1975. There are films to you make you feel warm and fuzzy, like “Farmers Daughter” and “The Search” and some unknown gems ”Kansas City Confidential” and “Spooks Run Wild”,surely, there is a film on offer for all tastes

SPRING TIME IN THE GARDEN (4 weeks only from late August through September)
Visit colourful/interesting gardens at this special time of year. Garden locations are to be notified. Bring morning tea and a chair. Own transport required-car pooling by arrangement.

Eye See An exact list of requirements available on enrolment day This will be a drawing course focusing on gaining the skills to observe more clearly. Also to answer some of those questions on how much information does one include and how much to leave out and not over work your drawing. The first four weeks will be devoted to black and white pencil/charcoal mediums. The final four weeks to pastel work thus starting to bring the other dimension of colour into the mix. NB: This same course will be held at both Kempsey & Crescent head
No Mail Bookings accepted Enrolments limited - Max 12

Eye See An exact list of requirements available on enrolment day This will be a drawing course focusing on gaining the skills to observe more clearly. Also to answer some of those questions on how much information does one include and how much to leave out and not over work your drawing. The first four weeks will be devoted to black and white pencil/charcoal mediums. The final four weeks to pastel work thus starting to bring the other dimension of colour into the mix.
NB: This same course will be held at both Kempsey & Crescent Head
No Mail Bookings accepted Enrolments limited - Max 12

We have been delighted with the response to the Book Club at South West Rocks, but the numbers attending the Kempsey Book Club is disappointing. With this in mind, we will continue having the Book Club on the fourth Thursday of the month, from 10.00am – 12.00pm instead of 1.00 – 3.00pm
The Book Club meets at the Libraries at South West Rocks and Kempsey on the third and fourth Thursdays of each month respectively. The program for second term is as follows:-
South West Rocks
15th July 10.00am Australian Literature own choice
19th August 10.00am Water for Elephants by Sarah Gruen
19th September 10.00am A year in Provence By Peter Mayle
Kempsey
22nd July 1.00pm “Tomorrow when the war began” by John Marsden
26th August 1.00pm “The Kite Runner” by Khaled Hosseini
23rd September 1.pm “Case Histories” by Kate Atkinson
Any queries concerning either book club can be made with Richard Mackay 6562 7174 or by phoning the Library

WEDNESDAY:Another great term for this enduing and popular group. All members are thrilled with our new tables and we now have a locked storeroom for our ever increasing “paraphernalia”. We are amazed that even after seven years we are still finding new challenges to meet, with this fascinating game of tiles. It is a great way to exercise one’s brain and meet new friends. We will be taking new members for term 3 but due to it’s popularity our numbers will be limited to 28. Thank you to my loyal “support Group” for helping out each week.
FRIDAY: Fridays have started off very well with thirteen players, six of which are keen new players. I hope everyone has enjoyed their mornings with plenty of laughs. Thank you to Pat for her mentoring along the way, also a huge thank you to Jill for all the support!! Hope to see everyone back in term 3 for a great social morning. New players welcome this term, Fridays will have a limit of twenty players
See also Mahjong South West Rocks

Term 2 has been a great learning experience for our keen Mahjong group. We are gaining confidence and giving some of the harder combinations a “go” and succeeding. Enrolments in Term 3 will include present players and beginners. No previous experience is required, just a willingness to learn & enjoy playing this ancient game. Come along and enjoy the company and fun of playing Mahjong at South West Rocks.
See also Mahjong Kempsey

Guaranteed to keep your mind active. Students choose the TOPICS, so we have ranged between the probability of winning Lotto to how to calculate time variations in spherical geometry. Very practical discussions such as "Who needs to know the area of a triangle? "

All of us in U3A realize that we are not as flexible or strong as we were when we were younger. Mixed gym allows you to work at your own pace, on a large variety of equipment, to improve your fitness and health

A big welcome to new & continuing members! Our group, which includes people with varied musical interests and talents, who share a common desire and enthusiasm for listening to and learning about different music. We play C.D.s, DVD's, Records and Tapes. The range of music that we cover goes from Classical, Musical Shows, well known singers across the years, ballads of Irish, Scottish, Australian, etc. origin as well as Country and Western. We encourage people to sing or perform any instrument of choice. We also encourage social and humorous interaction within the group and meet in each other' homes from 10am -12.0pm each Tuesday

Everyone has a story to tell. Be it family memories you want to pass on to grandchildren, specials yarns you have acquired, or if you just want to have a go at fiction, this course will get you started. Bring a writing pad and pen and have a go. It is lots of fun and very rewarding

I’d love to help you with:-

• Photo storage & organisational products
• Photo albums - traditional slide in style or plain, simple scrapbooking, to the more elaborate pages
• Quick Album ideas

The social club got off to a good start with nine members. The last outing was to Stuarts Point to see “Outback Debutante Ball” with a picnic lunch and a visit to the art gallery at Gladstone first. This term we will have a meeting at 11am at Tozer Street on 21st July to work out our program for this term. It is important members attend this meeting as we need everyones’ imput. Once a program is in place we probably won’t need many more. Looking forward to seeing past and new members for an interesting term.

Like to try a new way of getting fit? If so join our very friendly non-competitive group. ALL equipment supplied

An excellent way to keep fit, working at your own level of fitness. Anita takes this class at South Kempsey Squash Centre, helping us all to be more mobile.

By practicing the art of Tai Chi Ch’uan, one can awaken the bodies inner life force( chi) to repel fatigue, illness and disease AND prevent their return by conquering stress, fear and the symptoms of old age. One can live with a sense of ease and excitement knowing that your previous ailments are very much a thing of the past. It’s good to see how keen all the students are about their Tai Chi Ch’uan, many travelling quite a distance and car pool to save energy; all have the main ingredient for good Tai Chi, and that is PERSEVERANCE: It’s not too late for new comers, so beginners are welcome, and they will have plenty of help from the beginners who started in the first term, and all are progressing greatly:
KMVU3A now has three levels of Tai Chi, Beginners, Intermediate & Advanced

We have had another most enjoyable term-tap dancing is fun and hopefully keeping us fit in mind as well as body. The ladies are all different but gel well together really well and compliment each other, it’s a very happy co-operative group-so if you are looking for something to do on a Tuesday afternoon find your way to Sherwood hall, you won’t regret it. Min 6

Work at your own pace, low impact, high impact and everything in between with Anita out at the Kempsey Indoor Sports Centre

We travel each week to a new and exciting place by listening to other travellers’ experiences,looking at their photos and souvenirs thereby gaining a better knowledge of the country and their culture. We look forward to an interesting term three

A list of Course requirements will be available at Enrolment Day
A one day course:
St Petersberg Chain is a very pretty stitch which can be constructed in any sized beads. It can be used for earings, bracelets or necklaces or bookmarks.
No Mail Bookings accepted. Enrolments limited - Max 12

Due to the popularity of these courses, preference will be given to those who have not done these course before
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS
This is a eight week course which gives everyone the chance to make friends with their computer. Course includes managing your files, making a letterhead, playing with graphics, plus scanning & burning your creations to CD to take home and use. No Mail Bookings accepted. Enrolments limited - Min 4 - Max 7.
Internet & Email
Internet(This is a 4 week course). Covers “surfing the web”, shopping online and saving the information you find. Email (This 4 week course commences after the Internet course has finished). This course covers sending & receiving emails, adding attachments (documents & photos) as well as opening and saving of attachments. No Mail Bookings accepted. Enrolments limited - Min 4 - Max 7.

Due to the popularity of this course, preference will be given to those who have not done this course before
(Computer manipulation of your photos). This course is only open to those members who have participated in a U3A Digital Photography course. As each unit builds on the skill learnt in previous weeks, it is vital you attend each session. Each session will require participants to practise their skills for use in the next session. Participants need a computer with Windows XP or Vista Operating System, 1Gb of RAM & printer. Information about software, paper etc available at Enrolment day (Not sure of your computer give Tony a ring) NO MAIL BOOKINGS will be accepted. Enrolments are limited to 7.

2 weeks of intensive fun & fitness. All levels welcome from absolute beginners to those who want to swim laps or learn a new stroke. Lovely warm water now our pools are heated. Details at enrolment

The path of tranquillity and insight How often do you stop the busy whirl and become aware of yourself in the moment? There are many ways to approach meditation. In this course, you will be introduced to two traditional Buddhist meditation practices, one based on the breath and one on developing positive mental states. You don’t have to sit on the floor; chairs will be available. Bring a small cushion, if you wish. If you prefer to sit on the floor, bring a yoga mat. The course will be led by Viryadana, an experienced meditator, and member of the Triratna Buddhist Order.
Enrolments limited Min 4 – Max 12 No Mail Bookings