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June 25, 2022June 25, 2022Jon Snyder

Family Fun Day at the Hills Hub and Library

Wednesday 29th June. 2022, 10:00am – 1:00pm

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Upcoming classes

Note: You must enrol in a course before attending.

22EXE002: Bushwalking (Wednesdays)
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 09:00 AM
Leader: Dot Radings, Venue: Various

The bushwalking group will meet in various starting locations, as advised by the tutor, every Wednesday at 9.00. Walks will generally be somewhere in the areas of Lysterfield, Mt Dandenong and Gembrook, Berwick, and Pakenham. Expect to walk about 6-8 km each week. Each walk takes from 90 to 120 Minutes. There will be some rough and steep tracks. Reasonable fitness required. The leader will carry a basic first aid kit. There are no walks in school holidays, days of Total Fire Ban and very rainy days.

22ART005: Photography
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 10:00 AM
Leader: Paul Bianco, Venue: Hills Hub MP 2

Provides a forum for members keen on photography to further develop knowledge of photography styles, techniques and approaches and to share their experiences with others of a like mind. The sessions will include appreciation of images, workshops skills and practices, storage of images and editing on a computer. There will also be presentations by members, by visitors and will include a number of field trips to gardens and at least one gallery.

22CRA004: Hills Hub Craft Makers
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 10:00 AM
Leader: Sue Farr, Venue: Hills Hub T 1 2

This is a craft group that has been operating at The Hills Hub, but is now incorporated into U3A. We have members who do all hand crafts - knitting, crochet, quilting, applique, cross stitch - and love sharing our skills and assisting those who want a challenge. We share what knowledge we have with other members of the group, so bring your own work along, and make new craft friends!

22ART008: Seven Centuries of Music
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 01:00 PM
Leader: Eddie Vaughan, Venue: Hills Hub T 1 2

This course explores the development of Western music from the Late Middle Ages to the start of the Twentieth Century. It samples music from the Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic periods and discusses how the social histories of those times influenced the music. The tutor, Edward Vaughan, PhD, M.A. lectured on Psychology and Social Science at Monash University for many years and held visiting fellowships at Oxford, Trinity College Dublin, and a number of other overseas universities. He has not studied music formally, but has long been interested in the types of music featured in this course.

22ART003: Calligraphy
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 01:30 PM
Leader: Nola Bianco, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1

Have you ever wanted to make beautiful lettering? If so, a calligraphy course is what you need. Learn how to use a broad nibbed, dip pen to write different scripts. Experiment with different ways to use your calligraphy skills to enhance an envelope, gift tags, a place card or maybe a small book. Enjoy learning a new skill.

Lessons every fortnight during the school term.

22GAM001: Bridge
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 01:30 PM
Leader: John Ritchie, Venue: Hills Hub MP 3

Enjoy great social and mental stimulation by playing Bridge in a friendly environment! Both beginners and experts are welcome. If appropriate, lessons will be held separate from play sessions. Our emphasis is on enjoyment rather than intense competition, so come along and join us!

22MUS002: Over The Hills Singers
Wed 10th Aug, starting at: 04:00 PM
Leader: Ros Winter, Venue: Hills Hub MP 1 2

Two hours of fun, social contact and well-being through singing. Our program incorporates preparation for singing - relaxation, breathing and vocal exercises - canons, rounds, songs in unison and harmony of various genres - traditional, folk, musicals, spirituals, modern.

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Bulletin Board

  • Feral Deer Information Night, 29th Aug 7:00pm Hills Hub

    A meeting to discuss the impact of feral DEER in the local environment with expert speakers Monday August 29 at 7 pm, The Hills Hub Emerald. All welcome!

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  • 2022 Emerald Citizen and Group Awards

    So many people and groups do so much for our community. Would you like to make a nomination?

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  • Free Sausage Sizzle – Hills Hub, Monday, 18th 10:00am

    Emerald Police and Cardinia Council invite you to come join us at the Emerald Hub for a free Sausage Sizzle.Cooked up by the members of the Emerald Men’s Shed. Monday 18th July. 10.00 am. Come chat, ask questions and eat with your local Police and Council staff.

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