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PAST Womenspace Events

Event	Occurred	Facilitator
WINTERS SOLSTICE RITUAL At this time when the Dark part of day is longest, as Earth leans us away from Sun to the furthest point, You are invited to celebrate WINTER SOLSTICE. Darkness reaches Her fullness, and yet … She turns, and the seed of Light is born. This is the season for the lighting of candles, and receiving the Gift of Birth. The story of Old tells us that on this night, the Great Mother gives birth to the Divine Child – ongoing Creativity, the New Young One within all. We celebrate Her eternal Cosmogenesis, and the Miracle of Being. With thanks to Glenys Livingstone for her description of Winter Solstice. Glenys is the author of the excellent book, "Pagaian Cosmology". If you are interested in a copy of this book, please contact the Womenspace office. Or see http://pagaian.org/news/solstice-wintersummer-earthgaia Please bring a plate to share for afternoon tea	22nd June 08	Womenspace 3357 7444 or coordinator@womenspace.org.au
CONVERSATION DINNER - "Transformation" At the second Conversation Dinner for the year, we will again discuss “Transformation” - this time in relation to place – why and how our place - both local and global - experiences transformation. The topic is open for interpretation in whatever way you see appropriate. Join us for a stimulating and enjoyable evening.	4th July 08	Womenspace 3357 7444 or email coordinator@womenspace.org.au
AN EVENING WITH RACHEL POLLACK (A WOMENSPACE FUNDRAISER) Rachel is considered one of the World's foremost authorities on the modern interpretation of the Tarot. She is also a poet, an award-winning novelist, and a Tarot card and comic book artist. She is most known at Womenspace for her significant literary contribution to goddess spirituality with her book, “The Body of the Goddess: Sacred Wisdom in Myth, Landscape and Culture. Rachel is touring Australia in July and Womenspace has the honour of hosting Rachel in the Bakery to share her personal reflections on the goddess. She would also like to invite discussion on the future of goddess spirituality both in Australia and globally. Join us for this special evening. For more information on Rachel’s work, go to www.rachelpollack.com	11th July 08	Bookings to Womenspace 3357 7444 or coordinator@womenspace.org.au Enquiries to Megan Williams 0411510676.
GROUP ART PROJECT Art Project Day – Transformation of Place All women are welcome to participate in the group art project for our new installation for the second half of the year - Transformation of Place	12th July 08	Contact: Wendy Robertson 3378 2075 or Ganya Kordas 3356 4813
PERSONAL TRANSFORMATION WEEKEND A chance for you to reflect, grow, and emerge inspired! There's still time to book in for this fantastic weekend. If you can't make it for the whole weekend you might like to come for a single day - either Saturday ($140 includes dinner) or Sunday ($110). Treat and nurture yourself without having to venture too far from home? Saturday you can absorb yourself in a variety of transformational activities during the day and enjoy a lovely dinner and social time Saturday evening ( and you can still go home and sleep in the comfort of your own bed at night.!) Return Sunday for an enlightening day of surprising creativity and healing sounds and song. Without a doubt, a truly special weekend for those lucky enough to attend. Places are filling fast. Book now with Glenys 3357 7444. Full brochure and details available www.womenspace.org.au – Click on“What’s New” Just some of the featured offerings of this amazing weekend include…… Understanding your aura and everyday empowerment. As we interact with others it is helpful to understand how our thoughts, beliefs and energies communicate for us without our knowledge. This presentation will empower you to be more in control of your energetic boundaries and thus live in an empowered way. Take the opportunity to get to know your dynamic energetic self. Presented by Catherine Aitken, (www.thesoulgarden.com.au) Inner Reflections. Take yourself on a journey within as you connect with those parts of you forgotten in the hustle and bustle of life. Experience ways to connect with and integrate body, mind and spirit and become your whole self again, through the power of the written word, gentle movements and meditation. Presented by Livia Lerkenfeldt Yoga Chi Gung Teacher & Holistic life coach (www.yogachigung.com.au) Create-Explore-Experience. Express your hidden talents and perhaps discover unconscious life patterns and behaviors, by giving yourself the opportunity to play with the creative arts as a mode of self expression. This is an experiential workshop where we will companion each other in our experiencing using storytelling, sandplay & drawing. Discover the healing qualities of creativity that lay hidden within." Presented by Maggie Taylor Creative Art Therapist & Counsellor Find your soul creative voice. Tone, sing, meditate, and receive a healing from eleven crystal singing bowls, activated by the living saint Her Holiness Sai Maa. Gabrielle's sacred bowls are individually made from Ruby, Emerald, Citrine, Rose Quartz, Japanese Charcoal, Moldavite and many other precious gems. They follow the eastern music scale that resonates with all chakras and meridian points. Their sound and healing qualities must be heard and experienced to be believed. Presented by Gabrielle Hart “The heart lady” author “The peacemakers way” www.gabriellehart.com . And…. because we know that part of being a woman on retreat is having someone else to cook for you, all your wholesome meals will be provided including a Saturday night delicious dinner ! Bring a light blanket, water bottle and an open mind. Places are limited to ensure a personalised experience for you. Click here to dowload flyer and registration form	Aug 08	Womenspace ph 3357 7444, email coordinator@womenspace.org.au Office opening hours 10am-4pm Tuesday to Friday
MEMBERS’ DINNER This is a special, annual event for current members only. It is a time to meet up with other members and share an enjoyable social evening. There is no charge for the evening, but please bring food to share. Drinks will be provided. If you are not yet a member and would like to support Womenspace in this way, contact Coordinator Glenys for a Membership Application form. Current members need to renew their membership by 10th October. Annual membership $40 ($15 concession)	10th Oct 08	Womenspace
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING All women are invited to our Annual General Meeting on Saturday 18th October. Book Stall and Morning Tea 9.30 - 10.30 Ritual, Women's Circle and Business 10.30 - 12noon Spend a pleasant morning catching up with friends and enjoying the wonderful Womenspace atmosphere. No charge but please bring a plate to share for morning tea. Non-members are welcome.	18th Oct 08
THINK TANK FOR 2009 New event infos we are moving towards the end of the year, it is time to start thinking, dreaming and planning our focus for 2009. In 2007, our theme and focus was "Abundance". This year as we all know, "Transformation" is the theme. We invite women to contribute their ideas for a theme for next year as well as some activities and events that support the theme. There is only one opportunity left to discuss the thoughts alreadsy raised during the previous Think Tank sessions. That is on the 20th November when we will have the final gathering where the theme will be chosen and an outline of our 2009 programme decided upon. Thursday 20th November 6pm - 9pm Final Gathering over dinner - please bring food to share.	Thur 20th Nov 08
REFLECTING ON TRANSFORMATION OF PLACE Come and be a part of an interesting conversation about the ways you experience transformation of place – your own place – your home; your city; your country; the world and beyond. What are the implications and outcomes of transformation? Please bring a small plate for supper	Fri 31st Oct 08
END OF YEAR BREAKUP The end of year is fast approaching. Womenspace will celebrate an early Summer Solstice and Christmas at our annual end-of-year breakup on 14 Dec 2pm. As is customary, you may like to bring a gift for Womenspace. Some suggestions are given in the wish list below. Mark this date in your diary and come and join in the celebration. Please bring some eats and drinks to share. Wish List; teas, coffee, liquid handwash, serviettes, bin liners, postage stamps, coloured photocopy paper, white board markers, tea light candles, toilet rolls, dishwasher detergent, etc.	14th Dec 08

PAST Other Events facilitated at Womenspace by other women

Event	Occurred	Enquiries/Bookings
ESSENTIALLY FOR WOMEN Essentially for Women is totally committed to making a difference in the lives of women and we feel very privileged to offer you the opportunity to join us once a month as we share valuable tips on how to create more HEALTH, WEALTH,& HAPPINESS in your life. These sessions will provide you with valuable information, tools and strategies from a variety of guest speakers who are totally committed to helping you create a life of abundance. These sessions provide you with an environment to mix and mingle with other women and to learn valuable strategies for life.	7th July 08	For full details and to register for these sessions please go to www.essentiallyforwomen.com.au or call Lyndsey on 07 3385 7617.
FENG SHUI Learn more about Feng Shui – the ancient Chinese art of placement for environmental enhancement. Whether you want to transform your home into a personal paradise, or your office into a power house of success, Feng Shui can help you on you way.	29th June 08	Judi 0417 716125 to register for this interesting and informative workshop.
INTRODUCTION TO NUMEROLOGY & WORKSHOP Join Karen for an introductory evening to Numerology followed by a workshop.	July 08	More details and bookings: Karen Hilder 3269 8252
GROWTH AND SUPPORT GROUP FOR MOTHERS WITH NEW BABIES – “Transitions” Pregnancy, birth and motherhood may cause changes in our relationship with our partner, friends, and family and may even challenge our sense of self. What does Transitions offer? A safe space to explore feelings, share our stories and gain awareness. Six sessions in a small group of 6-10 participants (babes in arms only) A chance to make deep connections with other mothers of young children. Facilitators: Jane Campbell-Kaye is a gestalt therapist and yoga for pregnancy teacher and has 25 years of experience in working with women in the childbearing years. Suzanne Lister is a gestalt therapist, occupational therapist and is the mother of a five year old daughter.	Was to be held July 08	Bookings essential Contact: Suzanne Lister on 3266 2697 or suzlister@hotmail.com
NUMEROLOGY - Cycles revealing the pattern of our journey. Within all creation, within all stages of natural growth and development it requires a period of time for the unfolding; including the unfolding of the beautiful creation of who we truly are. We each have available a map which shows us our cycles, as they illuminate our pathway with signposts to guide us towards a harmonious approach in our life. We can learn about our individual self and our progressive cycles, from the map of our Blueprint which can truly help us. From understanding the numerological aspects, we can then be best prepared as we also learn to understand the meaning behind the numeric requirement from each cycle in which we set forth, in accordance with who we truly are. Welcome to this workshop (current students and newcomers also)! Receive a personalised gift of your ‘Individual ‘Blueprint’ from Karen, to allow for basic understanding and interpretation of your divine cycles of guiding influence from your today! You only need to bring along yourself, notepaper and pen, and something yummy for sharing a morning tea!	22nd June and 19th July 08	Bookings please phone Karen on: 3269 8252
EMBODIMENT AND REALITY INTERNATIONAL SPEAKER & WORKSHOP FACILITATOR: Cecily Clayton - theologian, philosopher, educator, lover of life currently lives and teaches in Guiyang, China Deepen your understanding of yourself as a thinking, embodied, beautiful, creative being. Deepen your awareness of the intelligence of life Discover more tools to work your way out of 'holding patterns' - habitual ways of thinking, acting and reacting. Website http://mc2.vicnet.net.au/home/cecilyc/web/index.html	July 27th 08	Ph 0422 580162 Email cecily.clayton@gmail.com
SHEELA NA GIG DISCUSSION In an informative and honest approach to our female bodies, psyche and spirit re-discover this ancient Celtic Goddess - open to her Knowledge, Wisdom and her all Power-full energies of Transformation. Afternoon tea included. Please confirm your attendance for catering needs	26th July 2008	Tess Elliott: 3355 9370 or 0417 141212 Email: artonsuede@pacific.net.au
WOMEN MAKING MUSIC FOR MENTAL HEALTH Join us on Sunday 20th July for a Concert to launch Women Making Music for Mental Health, featuring Maree Robertson, Ann Bermingham, Lonnie Martin & Helen Rowe, at Womenspace. MMMH is a mentoring & skills development project to support people who experience social isolation or emotional distress, & would like to use music as a positive influence in their life. We are hoping to establish a women-only group, to meet at Womenspace once a month, to share music in a safe, non-judgemental & supportive way. If anyone would like to be part of this inspiring new project, either to offer or receive support (or both!), please contact Maree on 0427 122 608 (I can call you back), or email me: maree1964@yahoo.com Proudly presented by The Barking Mad Project & Australian Mental Health Consumer Network	Sunday 20th July 08	0427 122 608 or maree1964@yahoo.com
SHARING CIRCLES These circles are a way of continuing to access the space and depth found on a Gift weekend and to introduce the space to any uninitiated women who feel they would like to come and share. Please bring a small offering of food to share after circle, a cushion and water bottle. Socks or a warm wrap if it is cold are also a good idea. More details about The Gift or Shematrix are available on the website: www.shematrix.com How might your life have been different if there had been a place for you..a place of women, where you were received and affirmed? How might your life be different? - from Circle of Stones by Judith Duerk	Jul & Aug 08	For further information or to RSVP contact Rose on Ph: 0408 199 687 or 07 3357 7903 or email: roseweaver9@hotmail.com
PRANIC HEALING Enjoy better health with Pranic Healing, a no-touch energetic healing based on 2 laws – Self Recovery and Prana or life energy. Disease first appears in the bioplasmic body before appearing in the visible physical body. Pranic healing techniques remove the negative energy from the outer auras and energy centres (chakras), thus increasing the body’s rate of healing and self-recovery. The Basic course teaches the skills of scanning, cleansing, energising and disconnecting safely from the sick person as well as an understanding of the chakras and their associations with physical organs, diseases and the maintenance of good health. Advanced Pranic Healing teaches the safe use of coloured energy for healing all types of physical ailments. With Basic skills, you can maintain your family’s health, send distance healing and self-heal. Advanced skills allow you to treat most physical ailments assisting and quickening the healing from traditional medicine. International Certificates are awarded for all courses. Courses include theory, practice and a lot of fun! Participants receive much healing and experience the Twin Hearts Meditation for self-healing and World Peace. Patricia Cummins MA, Certificate of Gifted Education, Registered Teacher of Pranic Healing. Patricia trained in Sydney with Master Choa Kok Sui and senior teachers of NSW Association for Pranic Healing, She is a trained teacher of more than 40 years and recently was invited to teach Pranic Healing in Queensland.	11th & 12th Oct 08	Contact Patricia Cummins 0414 761 783 for advice or information pack.
GODDESS CEREMONY All women are invited to celebrate, honour and share the occasion and ceremony of placing a sculptural Sheela-Na-Gig in the garden at Womenspace. The Sheela is an ancient symbol of sovereignty, Mother Earth and Womanhood. She is known as the Goddess of Transformation. The ceremony will honour Her anew.	19 Oct 08	Dress as a beautiful Goddess that you are! Bring a plate of delicious food for afternoon tea. Bookings / enquiries: Tess Elliott 0417 1411212 or 33559370 Email: artonsuede@pacific.net.au
WORKING WITH ANIMAL SPIRITS Shamanic Drum Journeying For millennia shamans, sangomas, druids, medicine people and tribal people all over the world have encouraged special relationships with animal spirits for power, protection and mutual respect. Through ritual, self awareness and practice these people tuned into the spirits, learned about their ‘medicine’, their gifts and abilities, and brought these to life within themselves. Working with animal spirits can reawaken and develop our own creative abilities. As we look out through the eyes of the animals, we can get a better understanding of ourselves and develop a deeper appreciation and respect for the connection that exists between all beings. In this 4 session series we will be journeying on the deeply resonant sound vibrations of the medicine drum, to find, meet and work with our own personal animal spirit helpers, totems or familiars. Facilitator: Jane Williams is a Native American trained Ceremonial Leader (8 year apprenticeship) and a Master Practitioner of NLP, Hypnosis and Time Line Therapy. She has spent over 20 years dedicated to helping people unlock their inner creative abilities for healing, growth and raising consciousness.	24th Sept; 8th & 22nd Oct; 5th Nov 08	Bookings/enquiries, phone Jane on 3289 0151
TRANSITIONS - Post-Natal Growth and Support Group A 6 week course for mothers and their new babies This group recognises motherhood as a major milestone in women’s lives. Pregnancy, birth and parenting can cause our sense of self to be challenged. Changes in our relationships are a normal occurrence, and this can cause upsets. Motherhood can also bring up issues about our own first experiences of family. Transitions offers a chance to debrief, to share our stories and to experience the closeness and fun of a likeminded group. Number are kept to a maximum of 10. Babies should be ideally not yet walking. Facilitators: Jane Campbell-Kaye and Suzanne Lister are both mothers and Gestalt Therapists experienced in working with women in the childbearing years.	Thursdays for 6 weeks 23rd Oct - 27th Nov	Enquiries/Bookings Contact Suzanne Lister on 3266 2697 or 0417 723708 o rsuzlister@hotmail.com Jane Campbell-Kaye 3379 1896 or janec@kayemob.com
MEDICAL INTUITIVE WORKSHOP This is an extraordinary one day event with the Internationally recognised JEAN SHEEHAN, Principal Millennium Education and Medical Intuitive. A day of connecting from heart space to work with the Universal mind of ABSOLUTE LOVE. There will be practical and discussion/questions to do with: • Sacred geometry • Medical Intuitive • 2013 evolution	Sat 22nd Nov 08	CONTACT: Jean Sheehan info@absoluteempowerment.com M: 0414 758 360 RSVP: 17/11/08 (limited places. Bookings essential.)