We learn to understand ourselves and other people, why we get on better with some than with others, and to appreciate and enjoy these personality differences.

Room rent plus $1 for photocopying.
Starts: 5 September Wednesday 2-4 pm
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 2
Ends: 26 September
Contact: Robyn Jenkins on 6288 7065 or 0405 129 373
Enrolments from 1/7/2012

Brush up on skills for problem solving and good communication with one another and across the generations. Learn ways to adjust to change and recognize stages of development that continue throughout our lives. Build self esteem for ourselves and others. Make new friends, learn from each other and have fun.

Limit 12 - 16. $25pp covers room rent, photocopying and morning teas.
Starts: 8 February Wednesday 10 am- 12.30pm
Venue: Cook Community Hub Room 3
Ends: 28 March
Contact: Caroline Ross-Smith on 6288 1809, or Sharon Johns, 6249 8753,
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

This course is designed to provide introductory material to Pythagorean Numerology, Western Astrology and Hand Analysis from a scientific perspective. It aims to help people get a better understanding of both themselves and others. No previous knowledge necessary. Further information can be sent to enquirers.

Limit 6 - 15. Room rent, printing.
Student Materials: Exercise book for course work
Starts: 16 February Thursday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 2
Ends: 3 May
Contact: Janis Butt on 041 224 7761,
Enrolments from 18/1/2012

This course continues the themes covered in the introductory course and explores their value at a deeper level. This is a repeat of the course given in 2011 and an extended version of the 2010 course. Basic level of knowledge desirable. Further information about the course can be emailed to enquirers.

Limit 6 - 12. Room rent, printing costs
Student Materials: Exercise book for course work
Starts: 20 September Thursday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 2
Ends: 6 December
Contact: Janis Butt on 041 224 7761,
Enrolments from 23/5/2012

This course is based on the book "Nonviolent Communication: A Language of Life" by Marshall Rosenberg. Following Rosenberg's roadmap, we will explore the habits in our culture and ourselves that lead to frustration and psychological violence – sometimes physical or military violence. Using group discussions and exercises, we will practice ways to change those habits.

Limit 6 - 15. Room rent and photocopying.
Student Materials: Participants may wish to buy a copy of Rosenberg's book.
Starts: 7 February Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: Quaker Meeting House, Condamine St, Turner
Ends: 15 May
Contact: Heather Herbert at 6282 4826 or
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

Many New Age concepts (some drawn from ancient teachings, others from leading edge science) appear to be turning some of our present society's tried and trusted Old Age beliefs on their head. We will enjoy a look at a mixture of current "New Age' concepts on offer from a variety of sources.

Limit 10 - 30. Those requiring photocopies, 20c a sheet
Starts: 3 April Tuesday 1:30-3:30pm
Venue: Cook Community Hub Room 3
Ends: 29 May
Contact: Heather Powell at or on 6259 1246
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

This course provides an orientation to some areas of clinical and social psychologies. It includes topics such as psychological tests, learning and IQ, depression, suicide, obsessive-compulsive disorder, hypnosis and trance, and newer concepts such as the "plastic brain". It will also draw on anthropology for some of its material.

Limit 10 - 18. Room rent
Starts: 17 January Tuesday 10am-12 noon
Venue: Cook Community Hub Room 2
Ends: 13 March
Contact: Bob Hay at (preferred) or on 6253 0603 (business hours only)
Enrolments from 9/1/2012