Upcoming Events

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Jul
31

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Aug
1

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Soup Circle
Aug
4

Soup Circle

The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.

The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.

Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

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Chair Groove
Aug
5

Chair Groove

Join Helen Suchting in a joyful, music-based movement class designed to get people laughing, moving and reconnecting with themselves and each other. Cost $50 Spaces limited - Book Now!

For bookings/payment contact: Helen Suchting

Email: helen@spiritedmovement.com.au Phone: 0403 124504

Website: www.spiritedmovement.com.au

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Aug
6

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Aug
7

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Aug
8

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Soup Circle
Aug
11

Soup Circle

The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.

The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.

Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

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Chair Groove
Aug
12

Chair Groove

Join Helen Suchting in a joyful, music-based movement class designed to get people laughing, moving and reconnecting with themselves and each other. Cost $50 Spaces limited - Book Now!

For bookings/payment contact: Helen Suchting

Email: helen@spiritedmovement.com.au Phone: 0403 124504

Website: www.spiritedmovement.com.au

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Aug
13

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Aug
14

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Aug
15

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Friday Women Weaving Stories
Aug
15

Friday Women Weaving Stories

Our presenter is Karen Allen with the facilitator Janine Quine.

Karen and her mother migrated from England to Australia when she was 11 years old.

For decades, Karen’s commitment to social and environmental justice has seen her involvement

in various movements that focused on peace, anti-nuclear and now, Karen is a climate change

activist. At 80, she has slowed down a little but continues to be involved by raising awareness.

Here is Karen’s invitation to us all:

“What do Joan, Jo, Margaret, Betsy + Peg, and Georgia have in common?

Please come along and listen to my stories and find out.

Looking back on my long life I had quite a few jobs before going to Uni as a mature age student and

graduating with a BA in Library Science.

My library career actually began in the historic Sandgate Town Hall, just a short walk away from

where we are to meet.

A clue about Margaret, she changed my life but never knew that she had done so.

Maybe you could guess who she was?”

We are looking forward to welcome Karen to Womenspace and trust many will be attending - arrival at

6pm for 6.30start, light refreshments.

$5 donation and raffle and door prize at the entry.

RSVP by SMS to 0434 357 862

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Soup Circle
Aug
18

Soup Circle

The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.

The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.

Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

View Event →
Chair Groove
Aug
19

Chair Groove

Join Helen Suchting in a joyful, music-based movement class designed to get people laughing, moving and reconnecting with themselves and each other. Cost $50 Spaces limited - Book Now!

For bookings/payment contact: Helen Suchting

Email: helen@spiritedmovement.com.au Phone: 0403 124504

Website: www.spiritedmovement.com.au

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Aug
20

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

View Event →
Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Aug
21

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

View Event →
Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Aug
22

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Magic of Acrylic Painting
Aug
23

Magic of Acrylic Painting

Do you aspire to become a skilled acrylic painter, with the ability to mix colors and compose eye-catching pieces? Have you started but lacked the confidence to complete your artwork to your satisfaction? Or have you always wanted to give it a try? Here is your golden opportunity - Donna Hawkins is returning to Womenspace with another set of workshops!

https://square.link/u/MUHqF5oY?src=sheet

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Soup Circle
Aug
25

Soup Circle

The original Chat with Purpose morphed into Soup Circle with conversations ranging from concerns about development approvals for key infrastructure (venues, athlete villages, transportation hubs) for the 2032 Olympic Games - to bead knitted Victorian style necklaces.

The center of the action is the soup shared over more conversations and recipe swaps.

Come to the first one and return for the next one with a pot of soup to share!

View Event →
Chair Groove
Aug
26

Chair Groove

Join Helen Suchting in a joyful, music-based movement class designed to get people laughing, moving and reconnecting with themselves and each other. Cost $50 Spaces limited - Book Now!

For bookings/payment contact: Helen Suchting

Email: helen@spiritedmovement.com.au Phone: 0403 124504

Website: www.spiritedmovement.com.au

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Aug
27

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

View Event →
Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Aug
28

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

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Friday Morning Book Club
Aug
29

Friday Morning Book Club

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

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Aug
29

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

View Event →
Magic of Acrylic Painting
Aug
30

Magic of Acrylic Painting

Do you aspire to become a skilled acrylic painter, with the ability to mix colors and compose eye-catching pieces? Have you started but lacked the confidence to complete your artwork to your satisfaction? Or have you always wanted to give it a try? Here is your golden opportunity - Donna Hawkins is returning to Womenspace with another set of workshops!

https://square.link/u/MUHqF5oY?src=sheet

View Event →

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Jul
30

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Monday Chat with Purpose
Jul
28

Monday Chat with Purpose

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!

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Jul
25

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Friday Morning Book Club
Jul
25

Friday Morning Book Club

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

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Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Jul
24

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

View Event →
Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Jul
23

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Monday Chat with Purpose
Jul
21

Monday Chat with Purpose

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!

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Friday Women Weaving Stories
Jul
18

Friday Women Weaving Stories

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

 

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Jul
18

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

View Event →
Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Jul
17

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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.

View Event →
Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Jul
16

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

View Event →
Monday Chat with Purpose
Jul
14

Monday Chat with Purpose

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!

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Jul
11

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Jul
9

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Monday Chat with Purpose
Jul
7

Monday Chat with Purpose

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!

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Jul
4

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Jul
2

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Tues Evening Book Club
Jul
1

Tues Evening Book Club

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

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Monday Chat with Purpose
Jun
30

Monday Chat with Purpose

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!

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Mosaic Project
Jun
29

Mosaic Project

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.

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Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project
Jun
27

Friday Create & Chat & Mosaic Project

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.

View Event →
Friday Morning Book Club
Jun
27

Friday Morning Book Club

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

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Thursday Womenspace Writers Group
Jun
26

Thursday Womenspace Writers Group

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

 

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Wednesday Cuppa & Chat
Jun
25

Wednesday Cuppa & Chat

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.

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Monday Chat with Purpose
Jun
23

Monday Chat with Purpose

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!

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Sunday Drawing with Confidence with Marilyn Cass
Jun
22

Sunday Drawing with Confidence with Marilyn Cass

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

 

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Friday Women Weaving Stories
Jun
20

Friday Women Weaving Stories

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

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