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2010 Marbella Courses
Monday
Hill Walking For Fitness
Fortnightly from 1st November 2010 at 10:00 to 13:00
Location Rendezvous Point by pre-arrangement
Group Leader: To Be Arranged Tel: To Be Arranged Max : 30
Challenging Hill and mountain walks, varying in distance from 8 to 14 kms. Details of each walk including the degree of difficulty of each walk will be advised beforehand to group members. For serious walkers not ramblers!Country Walks
Fortnightly from 4th October 2010 at 10:30 to 13:00
Location Rendezvous Point by pre-arrangement
Group Leader: Roy Wyndham Tel: 951 315414 Max : 40
Leisurely walks in the countryside (about two hours in duration). Commencing 4th October 2010.Art History - The Astonishing Private Lives Of Famous Artists
Monthly from 4th October 2010 at 15:30 to 16:30
Location The Picasso Room, The Hapimag Hotel, Camilo Jose Cela 17, Marbella
Group Leader: Liz Cochrane Tel: 607513362 Max : 40
2nd Monday of each month The painting and lives including the scandals, gossip and myths. These intriguing lectures will be illustrated using slide and power point presentations See ScheduleBridge Club
Weekly from 2nd August 2010 at 18:00 to 20:00
Location The Coffee Bar, Sultan Club Hotel, Calle Arturo Rubinstein, Marbella
Group Leader: Margaret Rowat Tel: 952 815 779 Max : 16
Join us weekly throughout the year (no summer break)or on a drop in basis All levels of play are welcomeAstronomy Club
Monthly from 11th October 2010 at 19:00 to 21:00
Location Hotel el Palomar, Coin , Subsequent dates to be advised
Group Leader: Laurie Yates Tel: 951 315 307 Max : 30
To allow beginners and more experienced astronomers the opportunity to learn and pass on knowledge to others about the hobby. To introduce the basics of observing the stars, planets, satellites and Deep Space objects to beginners. To extend the capabilities and enjoyment of all. To provide help with choosing and using telescopes, binoculars, other equipment and information sources.Meetings would also include observing sessions when weather permits. Members who have binoculars or telescopes would be able to bring them.Tuesday
Spanish Conversation
Weekly from 5th October 2010 at 11:30 to 13:00
Location Bar Andaluz, The Hapimag Hotel, Camilo Jose Cela 17, Marbella
Group Leader: Anne Kinsella Tel: 952907728 Max : 12
Friendly discussion group held entirely in Spanish with topics chosen by participants. Some preparation will occasionally be required before a session. Help will be given with pronunciation, grammar and usageClassical Music
Fortnightly from 12th October 2010 at 14:00 to 16:00
Location Las Merinas 1, Calle Liszt, Marbella
Group Leader: Brian and Carol Thomas Tel: 952 45 74 10 Max : 8
To include full length audio visual performances of opera, ballet and musical theatre. Performances of more than two and half hours will be shown in two sessions. See ScheduleWednesday
Writers Workshop
Weekly from 1st November 2010 at 11:00 to 13:00
Location Restaurante La Barca on the Paseo in Marbella
Group Leader: Avril Watson Tel: 952 82 23 08 weekday mornings Max : 10
A friendly supportive group mainly concentrating on memoirs, short stories and novels. Weekly assignments are set.Current Events Discussions
Fortnightly from 29th September 2010 at 16:30 to 18:00
Location The Coffee Bar, Sultan Club Hotel, Calle Arturo Rubinstein, Marbella
Group Leader: Valerie Houben Tel: 9952 828774 Max : 12
These will be open and lively discussions among the participants about current events of interest. Topics will be announced in advance to give a chance for research if so desired. (Non-active spectators are discouraged.) See ScheduleThursday
Come Dine With Me
Fortnightly from 30th September 2010 at 07:30 to 00:00
Location various
Group Leader: Thea Horsey Tel: 663 984 968 Max : 8
Join us for fortnightly dining experiences as we rotate between members' homes to enjoy an evening of good company as we try out our recipes on each other. No judging involved !Learning Spanish The Easy Way
Weekly from 1st November 2010 at 11:00 to 12:00
Location Bar Andaluz, The Hapimag Hotel, Camilo Jose Cela 17, Marbella
Group Leader: Josephine Quinteiru-Nunez Tel: 952882567 Max : 10
Learn Spanish in an enjoyable way without text booksPainting Group
Weekly from 1st September 2010 at 11:00 to 13:00
Location The Coffee Bar, Sultan Club Hotel, Calle Arturo Rubinstein, Marbella
Group Leader: Margaret Rowat Tel: 952 815779 Max : 8
Sketching and painting in various mediaPhotography for Intermediates
Fortnightly from 14th October 2010 at 16:30 to 18:00
Location Leslie's Bar, Coin
Group Leader: Paul Howard Tel: 951 315369 Max : 20
This course is intended for those who already have a reasonable grasp of the principles of composition, exposure, lighting and the use of their camera. It will develop these principles further but also investigate how these are applied in various photographic situations. It will also cover the basics of photo editing on a computer. There will be field trips every other session to put into practice workshop theory.Book Club
Fortnightly from 23rd September 2010 at 16:30 to 18:30
Location Bar Andaluz, The Hapimag Hotel, Camilo Jose Cela 17, Marbella
Group Leader: Jan Novelli Tel: 952 884488 Max : 20
The Marbella U3A Book Club has been meeting fortnightly for a number of years with a membership of 18-20 international participants. Its purpose is to read, discuss and analyse literary works in English with the guidance of a different member who acts as presenter for each particular book. This discussion leader will have researched the life and literary standing of the author and will provide us with critics' opinions and insights. Due to the extremely diverse and therefore interesting backgrounds of our members, their input is fascinating, and our discussions are meaningful and often very lively! We look forward to an exciting coming year with a marvellous selection of books including offerings by Gore Vidal, Alexander Solzhenitsyn, Anthony Trollope, Knut Hamson, Amitav Ghosh, Martin Amis and E.M. Forster. We do hope that you will consider joining us. Please don't hesitate to sample one of our sessions; new members are most welcome !Friday
Birdwatching
Monthly from 10th September 2010 at 10:00 to 14:00
Location Rendezvous Point by pre-arrangement
Group Leader: Harry Abbott Tel: 952 590065 Max : 20
Journey to various coastal and mountain sites of special interest. Information exchanged with experienced watchers Members make their own arrangements with others in the group to reach the meeting point. Cars are then pooled with passengers making a contribution to fuel and any toll charges. It is advisable to take a picnic lunch, drinks and binoculars/scope as well as maybe a camera. 4wd cars are very welcomed. Meetings take place normally every three weeks and instructions will be sent to participants in time for any arrangements.Informal Coffee Mornings
Weekly from 3rd September 2010 at 11:00 to 13:00
Location The Coffee Bar, The Sultan Club Hotel, Calle Arturo Rubinstein, Marbella
Group Leader: Allan Edwards Tel: 622 670158 Max : 40
For existing and new members and their friends, this is essentially a social gathering but also an opportunity to discuss topics of mutual interest. Committee representatives will be on hand to address any U3A matters in general or in particular. Be sure of a warm welcome whether you live in Spain all the time or whether you are just returning to Marbella. Catch up with friends old and new.British History
Weekly from 15th October 2010 at 15:00 to 17:00
Location Dr O’Farrell’s home (El Paraiso)
Group Leader: Dr Brian O’Farrell Tel: 952 88 56 27 Max : 12
The Civil War to the first Hanoverian 1640-1714.
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