Introduction to Tutors
U3A in Hervey Bay is fortunate enough to have some excellent tutors who volunteer their time, education, life experiences and passion for topics to share with our members. We are pleased to include this new section on our website.
Alice Waters - Bio
I am a keen language learner and teacher. I love words, how they function, and what they teach us about the world and each other.
I taught German in primary and secondary schools before moving into teaching English to overseas students. I, too, have had to learn irregular verbs, understand the pluperfect and cope with the frustration of not having the words you want on the tip of your tongue.
I have lived abroad and I enjoy travel, especially the challenges of communicating in a new language – “speaking with hands and feet” as they say in Germany.
Colin Coates
An Englishman by birth, I left school at 16 and joined the Merchant Navy. Four eventful years later I had to leave through poor eyesight.
I then worked in factories for 43 years (production control, work study, accounts etc) until retiring in 2018 and moving to here in Australia.
I enjoyed my work, but it was not my passion. History was my favourite subject at school, and it is, and always will be, my passion.
My other interests include British Beer, Sunderland Football Club, and sport in general. Since 2011 I have been researching Saltaire, a World Heritage site in West Yorkshire. You can view my work at www.saltairevillage.info
Meredith Murray - Eastern Philosophy
Meredith Murray, PhD is a teacher, learner & researcher with a smidge of philosophical understanding gained from personal study and online courses from Edinburgh University and Penn State. My classes offer a structured approach to the history of philosophy using visually appealing graphic slides to illustrate the concepts, combined with some teaching and guided member discussion.
There are no right or wrong answers. Participation is always voluntary. New class members will soon feel at home.
Yoga outline and Judi bio
Hi my name is Judi, I am a certified Yoga Teacher and a Registered Nurse. I have worked in various areas of nursing including Renal Nursing, General Nursing, Aged Care and Special Needs Units, as well as doing physical assessments. I also have certificates in basic Auslan Sign language.
I became a yoga teacher because as a nurse and a Yoga student I could see and really appreciate how Yoga has helped me and changed my life, some much so that I felt I really wanted to share this experience with others and help them to discover this unique form of Yoga.
Through my medical background I have a great understanding of the health conditions faced by many people the many benefits of yoga including :
• Flexibility and balance
• Improved the quality of sleep
• Improved lung function
• Mind and body awareness
• Reduction in stress and anxiety
• Better posture
• Cardiovascular benefits
To name a few.
The Introduction to Yoga course is a guided yoga session that offers an insight into yoga and its benefits. Each class will consist of:
• Hatha yoga poses and stretches
• Breathing techniques
• Relaxation
The sessions are held on Wednesdays from 10.00 am – 11.00 am
At the Turiya Yoga Studio 91 Long Street Point Vernon
Sessions will commence on the 19th February