On 15th September, Guy Palmer gave a talk via Zoom on the history of modern art, from the mid 19th Century to today, covering the Impressionists, Post-Impressionists, Fauvists, Expressionists, Cubists, Surrealists, Abstract Expressionists and Pop Artists. Around 30 of our members attended.
On 1st September, Louis Roller, from Monash University, gave a talk via Zoom on what the blood test results mean. Around 20 of our members attended.
On 18th August, Jim Connor, from the Eltham Historical Society, gave a talk via Zoom on the history of using earth to create various types of structures, extending from early days up to the more recent use of mud bricks for housing in Eltham and the surrounding area. Around 30 of our members attended.
On 25th June, Louis Roller gave a online talk about disease and medicines in Shakespeare’s plays.
Dianne Parslow was planning to run a few training sessions on Powerpoint but the coronavirus got in the way. So she has turned her session into a little online course. Just follow these instructions. When you have completed Part I of the instructions, you should have something that looks like this powerpoint presentation.
For some further tips, read this powerpoint presentation, remembering to select 'slide show' to show all aspects of this demonstration. Dianne is happy to give individual help via email (dianneparslow@gmail.com) or phone (0434 986 424).
On 16th March, Louis Roller gave a talk about what we need to ask our doctor and pharmacist about the medicines that have been prescribed for us.
On 26th February, Jim Connor gave a guided tour of Eltham cemetery. It was a sellout!
On 10th February, Guy Palmer gave a talk about first world poverty and social exclusion.
On 28th November, Alan Cuthbertson gave a talk on climate change and Extinction Rebellion.
On 21st November, Jim Connor gave a talk on the history of Old Eltham Courthouse.
Thanks to Cath Baumann and Pam Griffith for organising these talks.