This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

The idea began with: “I listen to many interesting podcasts and don’t have a chance to discuss it with someone in person”.
Well – here is an opportunity – what did you listen to, what interesting (positive) news you received, books, films, or exhibitions you saw and didn’t have a chance to talk about it? We do that, we discuss the new findings and finish the evening with a chat over a bowl of soup. Join us – just turn up!

Create & Chat

Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc

New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Mosaic Project

The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.

Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

Are you reading a great book? Come, bring the book, and talk to us about it – swap it with someone else’s great book. The core group of women with facilitators Kaye and Rhyll are very happy to welcome newcomers.  

Last Friday of the month 10-11.30am at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate

What do Writers do? We write! We explore the way words help us navigate our lives. These sessions are based on the work of Natalie Goldberg. She says, "Give yourself the space to write without a destination. Trust your own mind, body and voice."

$5 per session.

This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

The idea began with: “I listen to many interesting podcasts and don’t have a chance to discuss it with someone in person”.
Well – here is an opportunity – what did you listen to, what interesting (positive) news you received, books, films, or exhibitions you saw and didn’t have a chance to talk about it? We do that, we discuss the new findings and finish the evening with a chat over a bowl of soup. Join us – just turn up!

Our topic this month is GRIEF

It won’t be a sad session, rather a session about love and how we relate to ourselves and others through life’s tough moments.

We thought we would make Geraldine Brooks our presenter. You have probably seen her exploring her own grief on an episode of Compass, but you probably did not have companions right there with you to discuss it.

So, let’s watch it together and draw from it the particular aspects each of us would like to explore. We all do grief differently, of course, there is no one right way, no universal stages and no set timelines. For some of us we hold dear the ways of grieving of our family and culture, and for some of us we need to imagine new ways.

This is a different approach to Women Weaving Stories, but one we hope you enjoy.

 Inspiring evening to reconnect with old friends and meet new ones. Exchange ideas, get a raffle ticket, share a nibble, a cuppa or cool drink.

$5 on entry, RSVP by SMS to 0434 357 862

Create & Chat

Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc

New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Mosaic Project

The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.

Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

What do Writers do? We write! We explore the way words help us navigate our lives. These sessions are based on the work of Natalie Goldberg. She says, "Give yourself the space to write without a destination. Trust your own mind, body and voice."

$5 per session.

This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

The idea began with: “I listen to many interesting podcasts and don’t have a chance to discuss it with someone in person”.
Well – here is an opportunity – what did you listen to, what interesting (positive) news you received, books, films, or exhibitions you saw and didn’t have a chance to talk about it? We do that, we discuss the new findings and finish the evening with a chat over a bowl of soup. Join us – just turn up!

“Women Weaving Stories Through Song”

A fundraiser for Womenspace at the Cardigan Bar

Hear their stories in their songs!

You are invited to this special fundraising event to support Womenspace

Create & Chat

Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc

New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Mosaic Project

The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.

Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

The idea began with: “I listen to many interesting podcasts and don’t have a chance to discuss it with someone in person”.
Well – here is an opportunity – what did you listen to, what interesting (positive) news you received, books, films, or exhibitions you saw and didn’t have a chance to talk about it? We do that, we discuss the new findings and finish the evening with a chat over a bowl of soup. Join us – just turn up!

“To plant a garden is to believe in tomorrow” – Audrey Hepburn.

Oh, we need that! - Join Rhyll on the first Friday of the month 3-5pm and get your hands dirty!

Create & Chat

Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc

New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Mosaic Project

The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.

Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

The Womenspace Evening Book Club facilitated by Linda Male is usually held on the first Tuesday of each month from 7pm. The meetings are held in the downstairs room, with 6-10 regular ladies who discuss a set book. They select a year’s worth of books to read in November and try to choose books that are readily available at the library as well as to alternate fiction and non-fiction books. A friendly group of women who love books and enjoy talking about books and sometimes their lives too. Please come, feel free to join, no need to RSVP - new ladies are always welcome!

First Tuesday of the month 7- 9pm at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate

The idea began with: “I listen to many interesting podcasts and don’t have a chance to discuss it with someone in person”.
Well – here is an opportunity – what did you listen to, what interesting (positive) news you received, books, films, or exhibitions you saw and didn’t have a chance to talk about it? We do that, we discuss the new findings and finish the evening with a chat over a bowl of soup. Join us – just turn up!

We are excited to announce the start of the 2nd stage of this project and invite all past participants, and any enthusiastic newcomers, to join us.

Experience welcome, but not necessary.

Come and join us on Sunday morning and/or Friday afternoon.

Create & Chat

Invitation to all art/craft lovers to bring whatever they are working on – painting, sewing, knitting, paperwork, drawing etc

New art/craft activity will be introduced monthly.

Mosaic Project

The MOSAIC PROJECT ‘Opening the New Door’ was inspired by the EmpowHer program 2024. This is an invitation to participate in creating the second large panel for the walls framing the entrance to our downstairs space – a welcoming mosaic, saying ‘come in and be YOU, the women from the past and present are with you, enjoy it, respect it and add your energy to this space. Be mindful, have fun’.

Experience not necessary, you will learn like we did.

Are you reading a great book? Come, bring the book, and talk to us about it – swap it with someone else’s great book. The core group of women with facilitators Kaye and Rhyll are very happy to welcome newcomers.  

Last Friday of the month 10-11.30am at 11 Second Avenue, Sandgate

We gather and write together in a series of 10minute spontaneous writing exercises. Come and join us.

11 Second Avenue Sandgate.

Why do I write?

I write for the fun of it. I write because I like words and the ways in which I can string them together.

I write to record my past; to remind myself of long lost memories.

I write to celebrate my life, my experiences and my understandings.

I write because it is easy to for me to paint pictures; to make a memory of people, places and times.

I write and it soothes my soul. Writing reinforces my existence and gives value to my experience. It enhances my sense of self and encourages me to be understood and forgiving myself and others.

My writing is a celebration, a joy, a gift.

Wendy McHugh

This weekly session has a long tradition, bringing together old friends and meeting new ones over morning tea/coffee. Sharing stories individually and with the whole group. Helping each other, enjoying calm, safe environment of Womenspace, supported by facilitators Kaye and Rhyll.

The idea began with: “I listen to many interesting podcasts and don’t have a chance to discuss it with someone in person”.
Well – here is an opportunity – what did you listen to, what interesting (positive) news you received, books, films, or exhibitions you saw and didn’t have a chance to talk about it? We do that, we discuss the new findings and finish the evening with a chat over a bowl of soup. Join us – just turn up!

Marilyn Cass’s endeavour in life is to experience and spread harmony, wonder, and peace through all interactions.

 By viewing or participating in her artistic experiences, she hopes to create an emotional connection that supports this goal.

 To those who would like to develop confidence in their drawing skills-whether a beginner or experienced is addressed Marilyn’s invitation:

“Join me and enjoy learning some fundamentals of drawing while adding fun right-brain exercises, all in the nurturing environment of Womenspace.”

 Further details and enrolment:

https://square.link/u/2pB2rU9u

INVITATION

by Ann Ingamells, Anna Heriot and Ludmila Doneman

to celebrate the women who made us.

Connecting generations, preserving family identity, creating sense of belonging and love

with storytelling, poetry, and song.

Please arrive at 6pm for 6.30start. The heating will be on.

$5 + Raffle on arrival, please RSVP by SMS to 0434 357 862