This is a group with varied interest relating to discussion and problem solving. Members are invited to join the group and share the collective enjoyment of doing puzzles, games, meditation and engaging in lively conversation on current topics. This group enjoys the challenges they set up for themselves and thrive on keeping their brains active.
Friday
The Economics Forum is a discussion group in which the tutor addresses the hidden issues of economics with a special eye on monetary policy and interest rates. Although it occasionally deals with stocks, bonds and options, the Economics Forum does not dispense investment advice and is not tied to any broker. U3A and the tutor will not accept any liability or loss arising from trading the markets.
Friday
This is a class for those who want to keep their mind active while having fun. There is a variety of quiz formats. Some come from newspapers and some from a collection of books the group has acquired. These are somewhat like trivia but can cause spirited discussion at times. On occasions current events are discussed, mostly with diverse and often hilarious comments. During our time there is an interval for morning tea, then there is a session for games such as rummicub, dominoes, a variety of card games and scrabble, which makes for some very creative spelling at times. The main objective of the group is to keep interested in the world around us and have a good time while doing it. The only criteria for joining the group is to have a sense of humour and don’t take yourself too seriously.
Tuesday
This course gives participants the opportunity to look at different aspects of how what we think and believe influences what we do in everyday life and how the consequences of our own personal choices can give us clarity. The course will encourage a group exchange of ideas, questions, short stories and action directed discussions.
Wednesday
