REAL Illawarra: December 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009

Happy 2010 from REAL Illawarra!

Thanks for helping make 2009 a great year for REAL Illawarra, we look forward to 2010 being another great year!
Wishing all of you.....

12 Months happiness, 52 weeks fun,
365 Days laughter, 8760 hrs good luck,
525600 Minutes joy, 31536000 seconds success,
So wishing u a "Happy New Year"

REAL welcomes those who wish to take the initiative in being an active agent in developing and co-ordinating activities and events for the lesbian community in the Illawarra.
There is a 2010 planning meeting happening on 12th January 2010, we would love hear you ideas and have you involved. Please bring your ideas and enthusiasm along to the planning meeting, if you are not able to come please email your ideas and indicate if you are able to facilitate this activity.

REAL 2010 Planning meeting

6-7.30pm, Tue, 12 January 2010,

Thirroul- text 0431 88 7770 for details

REAL Illawarra Dinner
6-8pm, first Thursday of month,
TRANGS, Kiera St, Wollongong
6pm, Thu, 7 Jan 2010
TRANGS, Kiera St, Wollongong
(come along to catch up with friends and make new ones :-)

REAL Talk @ ACON
6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,
Thu, 28 Jan 2010
At ACON, Kenny St Wollongong
Screening of a lesbian DVD, The Monkey's Mask (on ACON's big screen) followed by an informal chat and cuppa, come and join in the fun!

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social and support group for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
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REAL Code of Conduct

REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct

This code of conduct is designed to create a safe and supportive environment for all those involved in REAL Illawarra.

Respect one another’s opinions, values, diversity, ethnicity, religion and in general who they are and what they stand for.
Be patient with those who cannot walk as fast, speak as fast, eat as fast and in general be as fast as those who are.
Respect confidentiality of one another’s issues.
REAL is not a pick up place. However if it is agreed upon between those who wish to do so then go for it. REAL is not responsible for the contacts you agree upon outside REAL.
Lesbians responsible for leading REAL groups or events will not engage in sexually predatory behaviour.
Any phone numbers and addresses exchanged are asked to be used respectfully and confidentially.
If someone is talking at a meeting let them, don’t speak over them.
At any REAL event that alcohol is permitted, RESPONSIBLE DRINKING is encouraged.
Illegal DRUGS are not permitted at any REAL activities or events.
REAL encourages fun.
If you cannot comply with respecting our lesbian community and the ‘Code of Conduct’ whilst participating in any REAL activities you may be asked to leave.

Tuesday, December 22, 2009

Fwd: LemonZest (Bluemountains) orphans christmas

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: New members for book group/reminder re orphans christmas
Date: Mon, 21 Dec 2009 19:02:14 +1100

Hi Zesters,

The Lemon Zest Book Reading/Discussion Group is looking for a couple more members, so if one of your new year's resolutions will be to read more, be more social, and enjoy discussing books with others then make sure you contact Margot at mmck00@optusnet.com.au to get involved. The next meeting will be in February, so you will have time to find out all the details of their next book beforehand.

Also, I have attached the flier regarding the Lemon Zest Orphan's Christmas. Make sure you book in for the details if you'd like to join some Zesters for this day.

Oh, and all the best for the festive season to you all! Thanks for supporting Lemon Zest through its first year and I hope that you'll continue to do so. Don't forget to put the date of our next dance in that calendar you'll get as a christmas present - Saturday, 27 March 2010.

Cheers

Jocelyn

Lemon Zest

bushscout@bigpond.com

0414 572991

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From Lemon Zest (Bluemountains) IWD Art Exhibition and Lunch

From: bushscout@bigpond.com
To: ;
Subject: IWD Art Exhibition and Lunch
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 2009 20:42:40 +1100

Zesters, attached are details about the IWD Art Exhibition in the mountains next year. Cheers Jocelyn.[Attachment(s) from Suzie van Opdorp included below]

Dear Women,

Please find attached poster and entry form for the IWD Art Exhibition in 2010.

Details are:

INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY ART EXHIBITION 12^th – 28^th March.

Venue: Brae mar Gallery, 104 Macquarie Road, Springwood.

Closing Ceremony and celebration will be held at 1pm Sunday 28^th March at Brae mar. There will be guest speakers, food and good company.

The entry form has other relevant information and conditions. Contact Blue Mountains Women's Health & Resource Centre to notify your intentions to participate – this will help with numbers. Also entry fee is $15 waged and $5 concession/unwaged. All women who live or work in the Blue Mountains are welcome to participate.

The IWD Art Exhibition is a partnership between Blue Mountains Women's Health & Resource Centre and Springwood Neighbourhood Centre.

IWD Lunch - For your diary, advanced notice…… We are planning an IWD Lunch Sunday 7^th March 12.30 – 2.30pm at the YHA, Katoomba. More information will follow.

These events are supported by Blue Mountains City Council and the NSW Government's Office for Women.
Please let your women friends know.
Regards,

Suzie van Opdorp,
Manager, Blue Mountains Women's Health Centre,
124 Lurline Street, KATOOMBA, 2780.
Phone 4782 5133 or fax 4782 6450.

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Attachment(s) from Suzie van Opdorp

2 of 2 File(s)

IWD 2010 ENTRY FORM.pdf

2010 IWD poster 1.pdf

Fwd: Shamanic Spirit Community Newsletter - Christmas 2009

From: newsletter@shamanicspirit.com.au

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Welcome to the Shamanic Spirit Community Christmas 2009 Newsletter

Seasons Greetings and Welcome

Well Christmas is upon on us again and we have decided that in the spirit of this lovely season of giving, that we will stay open throughout the holidays, so you can all experience the warmth of sharing within a community.

We also celebrate the Summer solstice at this time of year, the time of the Sun receiving its full power and beginning the countdown to harvest time. We wish all of you seasonal greetings at this time of joy.

We have lots of exciting new courses on offer, starting in February, to offer you new insights into your path, helping your spiritual growth. There are our regular circles, for continued ongoing growth in Psychic development awakening your intuition, Shamanic healing, rituals and rites following the ancient path, inspiring peace and harmony in our Drum & Mantra circle and for all you Reiki healers out there a chance to share your experiences and healing with others of like mind.

For more information on any of our circles, courses and treatments go to www.shamanicspirit.com.au or call us 042 020 8879 or 042 038 1436.

Please feel free to pass this newsletter on to friends and family and anyone who may be interested.

"In our infinite diversity we travel the same path, Let us help each other along the way."

We are blessed and honoured to be travelling our paths with you.

Read on for some articles and tips. Enjoy!

Bright Blessings
Alison & Megan

Tip of the week
by Alison Arcehelizaga

BREATHE... This is a wonderful exercise to help you relax either after a long day at work, before starting a new project or ideally at the beginning of meditation, why not have a go.

Breathe in deeply and let your stomach completely expand with the breath then hold the breath for the count of 4 seconds then release the breath, slowly and in a controlled way again to the count of 4 seconds, do this for 5 breaths at a time.

Did you know...

The Throat Chakra located at the base of the throat in the neck is the first chakra that connects us to the spiritual and is also the centre that helps us communicate with ourselves and the world around us, it helps us gain clarity and tap into our inner creativity and intuition.

Intuitive Healer - A course for self development
This is an exciting course for healers to develop their intuitive and creative healing potential. It is a self-development course that will look at many different Shamanic, Intuitive and Psychic techniques used in many different healing practices around the world today. Together with the rest of your group, your confidence will grow and together we will celebrate your creative potential as a healer.

There are 6 days of training taking place over a 6 month period with homeplay and practical healing sessions on each day to integrate your healing and learning. The sessions will cover the following...

Session 1: In this session you will cover the basics of energy work and shamanic journeying. You will go on a journey to meet with your Power Animal in the Lower World and there you will learn about your animals message and medicine and begin the process of bonding with your Animals energies.

Session 2: In this session you will cover the building and holding of sacred space with practical exercises to explore this deeply. Also you will be looking at energetic blockages, learning how to see and remove them safely and looking at the concept of healing the self through mediation.

Session 3: In this session you will be journeying to meet your Spirit Guides in the Upper World, bringing back a deeper connection to them and calling upon them to aid you in healing. Also you will be creating and leading your own healing meditation.

Session 4: In this session you will be journeying to meet your Psychic Guide who will aid you in becoming aware of the energy or light body and the psychic information this will reveal to you. You will also be looking at the many ways that information in healing can be given and translated.

Session 5: In this session you will be considering different energy sources, looking at the elements and how they might be used in healing and meditating on the source of yourself and creation.

Session 6: In this our final session you will be looking at creativity through symbolism, sound and mantra, creating your very own mantra and symbol for healing.

You need to be aware that this course may take you to deeper levels of personal experience and healing than you have seen before. This course is not suitable for complete beginners to energy work as some of the techniques used are very intensive.

Please call Alison on 042 020 8879 or email me, alison@shamanicspirit.com.au for more information on this or any other courses you might be interested in.
Reflexology
Author unknown
The soles of my feet are blistered and worn.
The page from a text book is copied and drawn.
My right foot fights the pull to my lap.
I follow the diagram to find a place in my back.
That is giving me pain, I start first with my toes.
Supposedly serving my eyes ears and nose.
My fingers rub and find a sore spot.
I discover that that's the place of my heart.
My shoulder too has been giving my trouble.
Not surprisingly there's a blister bubble.
The soles of our feet contain the map of our bodies
Problems and fevers, so look after them well!

Regulars at Shamanic Spirit
NLP/Life Coaching giving you the opportunity to create your own life and choices. Call Megan on 042 038 1436 to get your FREE 20 minute consultation to see if NLP/Life coaching is something that could benefit you.

Spirit Circles for all who wish a greater connection to Spirit and their Guides.

Animal Healing for your beloved 4 legged family. With the beautiful energy of Reiki help them to have a better quality of life and be healthier during their life

Reiki Empowerments are sent out for all who ask for them, every Friday.

Foot Reading Distance Learning Course - Designed to guide you and introduce you to the secrets of your feet, whilst studying in the comfort of your own home.

Experience a Foot Reading for yourself, send me pictures of your feet and I will send you back a complete reading. Get your reading now at www.thefootreader.com

Gift Vouchers The perfect present for the festive season. Let us help you select a personalised treatment as an original gift for that special person.

Regular Diary dates:

Psychic Circle :
Wednesday 23rd & 30th December from 7pm (Evening)
Thursday 24th & 31st December from 11am & 7pm (Daytime and evening)

Shamanic Circle :
Friday 1 January

Drum & Mantra Circle :
Friday 8 January 2010

Reiki Share :
Friday, 15 January 2010

Great courses coming in 2010:

Introduction to Crystal Healing
Sun 7th February 2010 | Sun 4th April 2010

Crystal Healing for Practitioners
Sat 13th & Sun 14th March 2010 | Sat 29th & Sun 30th May 2010

Reiki 1 (Shoden)
Sat 6th & Sat 13th February 2010 | Sat 3rd & Sat 10th April 2010

Reiki 2 (Okuden)
Sat 15th & 22nd May 2010

Reiki Drum Technique
Sat 20th & Sun 21st February 2010 | Sat 5th & Sun 6th June 2010

Intuitive Healer
Starts Sun 28th Feb and continues on Sun 28th March, Sun 25th April, Sun 23rd May, Sunday 27th June & Sun 25th July 2010

Violet Fire
Sat 27th March 2010 | Sun 9th May 2010

Tarot Introduced
Dates to be confirmed

Please give us a call if you want to book or need further information on any of these courses.

Do you have a question you would like Alison or Megan to answer for you? If so then please email alison@shamanicspirit.com.au or megan@shamanicspirit.com.au

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FWD: Sydney Summer Spiritfest 7-10 Jan 2010

Sydney Summer Spiritfest 2010

THURSDAY 7 – SUNDAY 10 JANUARY 2010
1 hour south of Sydney in Waterfall National Park.

A lesbian organised and GLBTI friendly event.

For the last seven years Spiritfest has brought together people from many paths including pagan, quaker, buddhist, goddess, shaman, and a range of eastern guru-based traditions. This unique, easy-going festival celebrates inclusiveness, and combines the sharing of practical spiritual wisdom with warmth, fun and everyday experience. Everyone welcome.

3 full days of celebration: yoga, meditation, great music, new friends, creative workshops, choir, dancing, drumming, concerts, children's activities, swimming, bushwalking, accommodation and fantastic vegetarian food – all for just $160.

Spiritfest is a non-profit event organised by volunteers welcoming community connectedness and spiritual diversity.

Contact Georgina on 02 95572774 email sydneyspiritfest@gmail.com with any enquiries. Download our brochure (attached) at www.creativewomyn.net

Thursday, December 17, 2009

REAL December Activities

you might be interested in joining in on .....

REAL Christmas picnic

11am, Sat Dec 19th
Lake Illawarra,
West side, off Reddall Parade
BYO everything and come hang out and join in the fun

Camp Christmas @ Hostage X Nightclub

a GLBTI night

Friday 18th Dec

8pm-3am No Lockout (FREE ENTRY BEFORE 11PM)

Staring Penny Clifford Sydney Drag Queen Diva

270 Crown St, Wollongong

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REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians.
A social and support group for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region
Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: real.illawarra@gmail.com - Web: http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts