A recreational course requiring some experience. The book used is 'The Game of Mah Jong' by Patricia A Thompson & Betty Maloney. It is helpful but not essential to bring your own Mah Jong set.

Limit 10 - 30. Membership of Southern Cross Club required.
Starts: 16 January Monday 1:30-4:00 pm
Venue: Southern Cross Club, Woden
Ends: 10 December
Contact: Jill Pender on 6288 4239,
Enrolments from 9/1/2012, after 10 am

Continuing course, but new players can be accepted to be taught the game or to assess their readiness for the Thursday group.

Limit 20. Total cost $35 per term.
Student Materials: Substantial handout makes these optional: Max Robertson's "The game of Mah Jong" and/or Thompson and Maloney's "Improve your Mah Jong".
Starts: 7 February Tuesday 9.30am-12.30pm
Venue: Rainbow Community Centre, Church of the Holy Covenant, Dexter St, Cook
Ends: 4 December
Term 1: 7 Feb-17 Apr
Term 2: 24 Apr- 3 July
Term 3: 10 July-18 Sept
Term 4: 25 Sept-4 Dec
Optional continued playing on ad hoc basis through Christmas Break, paying week by week.
Contact: Margaret Lee on 6255 2426,
Enrolments from 21/1/2012, after 9 am

A recreational course for anyone interested in learning and playing mah jong. Beginners welcome.

Membership Woden Seniors Club ($10) plus parking fee ($20) if required.
Starts: 8 February Wednesday 1-4 pm
Venue: Woden Seniors Club
Ends: 5 December
Contact: Rose McNeice on 6281 0984
Enrolments from 16/1/2012, after 5.30pm

Continuing course. Prospective players must be able to show a knowledge of the rules of the game before entering this program.

Limit 20. Total cost $35 per term.
Student Materials: Substantial handout makes these optional: Max Robertson's "The Game of Mah Jong" and/or Thompson and Maloney's "Improve your Mah Jong".
Starts: 9 February Thursday 9:30am-12:30pm
Venue: Rainbow Community Centre, Church of the Holy Covenant, Dexter St, Cook
Ends: 6 December
Term 1: 9 Feb-19 Apr
Term 2: 26 Apr-5 July
Term 3: 12 July-20 Sept
Term 4: 27 Sept-6 Dec
Optional continued playing on ad hoc basis through Christmas break, paying week by week.
Contact: Margaret Lee on 6255 2426,
Enrolments from 21/1/2012, after 9 am

How can maths games and puzzles entertain, amuse and challenge us in a non-threatening way? Come and discover how much fun maths can be. Extend your lateral thinking skills. No pre-requisite maths skills required. Only your interest and enthusiasm are needed.

Limit 10 - 15. Room rent for 6 weeks $15-20 depending on numbers, plus $8 photocopying.
Student Materials: Bring paper and pen.
Starts: 6 February Monday 10-12 noon
Venue: Baptist Church, Groom St, Hughes
Ends: 19 March
Contact: Beth Lee on 6281 5129,
Enrolments from 09/01/2012 after 9 am

A continuing friendly social group, who meet once a month to share and enjoy the craft of Spinning and Weaving, and related craft. No experience necessary, we will teach you to spin if you can't already. Further information can be emailed to enquirers.

Limit 3 - 20. $2 per meeting for tea and coffee.
Student Materials: Bring a sandwich.
Starts: 1 February Wednesday 9.30am - 3 pm
Venue: Private home in Yass
Ends: Date to be fixed
Meets monthly.
Contact: Lynne Clarke on (preferred) or on 6226 2205.
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

Members will have access to an exhibition-class model railway and will learn about layout construction, scenery construction, operation etc.

Limit 3 - 6
Starts: 2 February Thursday 10-12 noon
Venue: Private home in Tuggeranong Valley
Ends: 29 November
Contact: Ted Frost on 6292 4145
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

Discussion and analysis of societies we have travelled through. The course will begin with talks on Central Asia, Eastern Turkey and South America, after which participants will be encouraged to present talks on their areas of experience/interest. For travellers past, intending and virtual.

Limit 8 - 18. Room rent
Starts: 13 June Wednesday 2-4 pm
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 2
Ends: 18 July
Contact: Don Beer on 6286 9547
Enrolments from 1/2/2012, after 8 am

This course is for new dancers. Bring yourself with a happy face and comfortable footwear. Payment for the first 10 weeks is required initially. This payment is only required to cover the hall costs and tea and coffee.

About $3 per week
Student Materials: Comfortable footwear (low heel). A small book on the square dance calls is available in class but is not essential.
Starts: 7 February Tuesday 1-2.30 pm
Venue: Curtin Uniting Church
Ends: 13 November
Term 1: 7 Feb-22 May
Term 2: 24 July-13 Nov
No dancing during school holidays.
Contact: Allen Kerr on 6254 7038, 0459 250 143,
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

This class is for existing dancers. Any dancer who has attended a previous U3A Square Dance Class is welcome. Bring yourself with a happy face and comfortable footwear. Payment for the first 10 weeks is initially required to cover hall bookings and tea and coffee.

Costs about $3 per week.
Starts: 7 February Tuesday 2-4 pm
Venue: Curtin Uniting Church
Ends: 13 November
Term 1: 7 Feb-22 May
Term 2: 24 July-13 Nov
No dancing during school holidays.
Contact: Allen Kerr on 6254 7038, 0459 250 143,
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

Have fun while exercising body and brain. Learn some easy line and circle dances from countries such as Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Macedonia, Romania and Serbia. Interesting steps, varied rhythms and moods. No experience or partners required.

Limit 15 - 25
Student Materials: Comfortable footwear essential.
Starts: 13 March Tuesday 10am-12 noon
Venue: Yarralumla Uniting Church
Ends: 27 March
Contact: Glenys West on 6251 7230,
Enrolments from 13/2/2012, after 9 am

Engage in active therapeutic relaxation. Learn some enjoyable dances from countries such as Albania, Bulgaria, Greece, Israel, Macedonia and Romania. Traditional folk music with interesting melodies and rhythms, and songs about love, loss, joie de vivre etc. Some dances from previous years will be repeated. Partners not required. Further information can be sent to enquirers.

Limit 15 - 30
Student Materials: Comfortable footwear essential
Starts: 17 April Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: Yarralumla Uniting Church
Ends: 5 June
Contact: Glenys West on 6251 7230, or Sue Miller on 6281 6314,
Enrolments from 19/3/2012, after 9 am