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Leisure and Wellbeing Courses
Explore enjoyable learning experiences that enrich everyday life.
Leisure & Wellbeing courses at WEA Sydney cover a wide range of enjoyable and enriching topics, from hobbies and games to gardening, travel, wellbeing, and cultural appreciation. These courses are designed to support curiosity, relaxation, and lifelong learning through practical and engaging experiences.
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Mindfulness, Meditation and Deep Relaxation
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Mindfulness, Meditation and Deep Relaxation
<p>This course offers various simple meditation and relaxation techniques that will target understanding of stress and fatigue and easy ways to manage these afflictions. These techniques will offer
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
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60s & 70s Pop Culture Quiz Night: Music and Movies
<p>Test your knowledge of the music, films and cultural moments that defined the 1960s and 1970s. This lively quiz night celebrates popular culture through friendly competition, shared memories and
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Your Phone as a Health Companion: Vitals, Medications and Emergencies
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Your Phone as a Health Companion: Vitals, Medications and Emergencies
<p>Empower yourself by transforming your iPhone or Android into a vital health and safety tool. Specifically designed for seniors, this 2.5-hour workshop focuses on the practical digital skills needed
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Australian Native Plants
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Australian Native Plants
<p>It's hardly surprising Australian native plants have become so popular. Learn how to identify them, how they have adapted to our environment and why they are perfect, low-maintenance plants for sun
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The Noble Grape: A Deep Dive into Pinot Noir
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The Noble Grape: A Deep Dive into Pinot Noir
<p>Dive into Pinot Noir, the 'heartbreak grape.' This course explores its delicate characteristics, challenging viticulture, and gentle winemaking techniques. Compare classic French Burgundy with
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Greece - Why You Should Visit Soon
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Greece - Why You Should Visit Soon
<p>Greece has been on the travellers' list since Pausanias wrote ten books on his travels throughout. However, the Mediterranean country like its neighbours has been inundated with tourism. At times
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A Taste of Bordeaux - Unveiling the Region's Secrets
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A Taste of Bordeaux - Unveiling the Region's Secrets
<p>Unlock the complexities of Bordeaux! This course provides a structured approach to understanding and appreciating these renowned wines. You'll gain practical skills in wine tasting, learn to
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Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
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Life After Death - What the Doctors Say
<p>This course is about the science of the after-life. It is based on the work of Dr Raymond A. Moody, the American psychiatrist and physician, as well as other doctors such as Eben Alexander the
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Garden Design for Large and Small Spaces
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Garden Design for Large and Small Spaces
<p>Whether you’re starting from scratch or revamping an existing area, enjoy learning how to transform an open space into a haven for relaxed living. Topics include: site analysis, plant selection,
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Travel & Coffee - Norway & The Vikings
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Travel & Coffee - Norway & The Vikings
<p>Journey through Norway’s dramatic landscapes and Viking heritage in this relaxed, illustrated course. We explore Viking culture, ships and mythology, alongside visits to cities such as Oslo and
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