tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-29172944449385075592024-03-29T14:29:57.549+11:00REAL IllawarraREAL (Respecting Equality Amongst Lesbians) is a Same Sex Network of women who organise and provide activities and events, both for the lesbian community and for their families and friends. GLBTIQ friendly!Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.comBlogger315125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-70599472723629748782011-02-17T06:01:00.001+11:002011-02-17T06:01:54.805+11:00sorryHi All, <br>you would of received an email during the week as a reminder to fair day on sunday. you may have noticed that there was a huge list of names on the email. unfortunately, due to being new in the job and new to gmail we failed to BCC the information. I hope that everyone deletes these email addresses in order to maintain privacy of others. please don't use any of the email addresses for your own benefit as I'm sure you wouldn't like it if someone used yours. <br> we hope to remember not to do it again. Sorry.<br>Fay and Janine<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br> Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br> REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com108tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-72972822932777133872011-02-16T17:55:00.001+11:002011-02-16T17:55:58.668+11:00REAL @ Fair Day<br><br> <div class="gmail_quote"><br> <div><a name="12dfa374d8e46c7f_7163488902217300156"></a> <h3>REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb </h3> <div> <div></div></div> <div>Happy Mardi Gras 2011,<br> <div class="gmail_quote"><br>Why not come along and join in the fun of Mardi Gras Fair Day with REAL Illawarra.<br><br>We will be at our usual shady location under the trees with a great view of the stage (Uni side of the open dance area near stage)<br> REAL will supply cold drinks and a picnic lunch, so come along, hang out and enjoy the show.<br><br>If you would like a lift up there let us know via email or text to REAL (see below)<br><br>Cheers</div> <div class="gmail_quote">Janine<br></div> <h2 class="gmail_quote">Mardi Gras- Fair Day</h2> <p class="gmail_quote"> </p> <div class="gmail_quote"> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"></p> <ul> <li> <h4>Location,</h4> <p>Victoria Park<br>City Road,<br>Chippendale, New South Wales </p> <li> <h4>When</h4> <p>20 Feb 10.00am to 8.00pm </p> <li> <h4>Cost</h4> <p>Gold coin donation</p></li></li></li></ul> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The biggest and best-loved community event of the Season, Fair Day will officially launch this year's Mardi Gras and promises a fun, relaxed day out for all the family, even the pets! </span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Up to 70,000 routinely turn out to sit on the grass, browse the stalls, gorge themselves on the plethora of delicacies available at the stalls, have a few drinks, but most of all to catch up with old friends – and make some new ones. </span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A showcase of entertainment will be the centrepiece of Fair Day, including performances from Mardi Gras Festival highlights, international DJs and bands, and the return of the AXN Search for a Cover Model competition on the ANZ Main Stage. </span></p> </div> <div class="gmail_quote"><br clear="all"></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com" target="_blank">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz" target="_blank">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> </div></div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-3399816948549127712011-02-15T12:05:00.000+11:002011-02-15T12:06:03.566+11:00real FW: Mardi Gras Shine next Friday, 25 Feb<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div> <hr>From: <a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a><br>To: ;<br>Subject: Mardi Gras Shine next Friday, 25 Feb<br>Date: Mon, 14 Feb 2011 20:29:37 +1100<br><br> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hi Zesters,</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">You are invited to join Lemon Zest at the Alexandra Hotel, Leura, for a Mardi Gras event of performances and dancing next Friday, 25 February. </font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">The Mardi Gras 'Shine' event is organised by the Glittercorp Carousel and commences at 9pm, but you might like to come along and join a Lemon Zest table for dinner beforehand at 6.30pm at the hotel's restaurant. If you wish to join our table, please contact Jay at <a href="mailto:jjgreenaways@bigpond.com" target="_blank">jjgreenaways@bigpond.com</a> to book in with her. If you are not joining us for dinner, then we will hopefully see you during the evening! Local duo Spiral will be playing for 45 minutes from 9.30pm, and there will be other performances and a great atmosphere. Its not often that we have Mardi Gras events up here, so let's get behind this one!!</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Cheers</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Jocelyn</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Lemon Zest</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a></font></div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-59249925700640502832011-02-15T12:04:00.000+11:002011-02-15T12:05:11.284+11:00real FW: World of Women Film Festival 2011<div class="gmail_quote"><div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Zesters, you might be interested in the attached info for the World of Women Film Festival in March.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Cheers</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Jocelyn</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Lemon Zest</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a></font></div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-15993604708187732902011-02-11T15:22:00.000+11:002011-02-11T15:23:07.487+11:00Real Fwd: UNITY Events update<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br><br><br>Hi All,<br><br>Just a quick reminder that the Unity Diners club is this coming Tuesday 15th at Fontuna's Chinese Restaurant in Kenny St (opposite car park entrance) at 7pm.<br> You MUST now RSVP via email, mobile, if you wish to attend, if we do not get enough number the event will be canceled for this month. This is to avoid any inconvenience to the restaurant.<br><br>Our preparations for our next dance BURLESQUE on Saturday March 26th are coming along nicely...you really wont want to miss this one, even if its just to your committee preform in a show which can only be described as titillating!!! <br><br>If you wish to contribute your ideas skills and talents to the creation of this fabulous event come along to our "Dance Collective" meeting at ACON community space on Saturday the 26th of February any time from 10am. We will be crafting decorations to make BURLESQUE our biggest sexiest dance ever.<br><br>We would love to see you there and to here any comment or suggestions you have to make your dance experience even better.<br> <br>Yours sincerely <br><br>Scott<br><br><font style="font-size: 10pt;" face="Arial"><font style="font-size: 11pt;"><font color="#c71585">Secretary</font></font></font><br><br><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><font face="Calibri"><font style="font-size: 11pt;">><><><><><><><><><><>><<br> <font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#006600"><b>Unity Wollongong Inc.</b></font><br>PO BOX 1280<br>Wollongong NSW 2500<br><b><font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#3333ff"><a href="http://www.unity-wollongong.org" target="_blank">http://www.unity-wollongong.org</a></font></b><br> <font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#993399"><b><a href="mailto:info@unity-wollongong.org" target="_blank">info@unity-wollongong.org</a></b></font><br><font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#ff6666"><b>0403 899 015</b></font></font></font></font> _______________________________________________________<br> Unlimited Disk, Data Transfer, PHP/MySQL Domain Hosting<br> <a href="http://www.doteasy.com" target="_blank">http://www.doteasy.com</a></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br> Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br> REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-61048331589602669302011-02-11T15:21:00.000+11:002011-02-11T15:22:18.401+11:00real fwd Lemon Zest camp cancelled<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div> <hr>From: <a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a><br>To: ;<br>Subject: Lemon Zest camp cancelled<br>Date: Thu, 10 Feb 2011 22:36:27 +1100<br><br> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hi Zesters,</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">This weekends camp at Dunns Swamp is being cancelled. I have had a number of cancellations from women and the weather looks like it will be a tad damp so its best we put it off to some other time. </font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Cheers</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Jocelyn</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Lemon Zest</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a></font></div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-91385172694848379842011-02-09T18:16:00.000+11:002011-02-09T18:17:17.432+11:00Real: FW: Bush Lemons bushwalk - Sat, 19 Feb<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hi Lemons,</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Our next walk is on Saturday week, 19 February. It is different from the scheduled one because the track to Lindemans Pass is closed due to a landslide. Therefore we will be tackling a walk in the Wild Dogs Mountains - <u>Ironpot Mountain to Coxs River and Breakfast Creek</u>. This is a hard full day walk of about 15km in this gorgeous wilderness area. </font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">We will be carpooling out to Dunphys Campground at the end of the Megalong Valley where the walk begins and ends. We will ascend up Ironpot Ridge and then descend off the end of Ironpot Mountain down to the Coxs River. This section of track if fairly indistinct and its a long descent where a trekking pole or stick is handy. We arrive at the gorgeous river for lunch and a dip, and then walk along iconic Breakfast Creek and then onto Carlon Creek and the long ascent back up to Dunphy's Campground yet again. This walk has amazing views into the wilderness, lots of gorgeous bush, wildlife and a lovely river and creeks where we can have dips. There will be a lot of shallow creek crossings on the walk back from Coxs River, and the walk itself will take 7-8 hours. Previously this walk has had stinging nettles near the end, so long pants or zip off pants are advisable. This is a favourite walk of mine because of the wilderness aspect, the challenge of the walk, and the particular beauty of this area, so I hope that you'll be able to join us.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><u>Book</u>: With me via email or text by Thursday, 17 February. Please ensure you leave your contact phone numbers.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><u>Meet</u>: At 8am at the Blackheath railway station carpark. To get here, turn left over the railway line at the second set of lights in Blackheath, and turn immediately right into Station Street and the small carpark is a very short distance up here on the right, just past the Mitre 10 Hardware. We will carpool the 20 mins or so from here to the start of the walk.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><u>Bring</u>: As this is a long walk please bring plenty of walk (minimum of 3 litres), lunch, snacks, raincoat, sturdy boots/shoes, trekking pole if you wish, long pants or zip off pants for any nettles, hat, camera, warm top etc etc. </font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Cheers</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Jocelyn</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Bush Lemons</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a></font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">0414 572991</font></div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-84045841513375015212011-02-09T18:12:00.000+11:002011-02-09T18:14:03.680+11:00REAL FW: Creative Womyn Down Under 9 Feb 2011 - News below this time<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><hr><br> <table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(227, 224, 188); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="center"> <table border="0" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="600"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <table cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 5px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <table style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div> </div> <table style="border: 0px solid rgb(139, 69, 19); min-height: 29px;" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; width: 5%; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left" valign="top"> <a href="http://t.ymlp175.net/bwaoamybapamhqyaiauqj/click.php" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><img style="border-width: 0pt;" src="http://img2.ymlp175.net/8mjr_CWDrgbLOGO_1.jpg" border="0" width="98" height="95"></a></td> <td style="padding: 0px; text-align: center; width: 80%; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" valign="top"> <span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><b>Creative Womyn Down Under <br> Email Newsletter<br></b></span></span></span> <hr> <b><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);">9 February 2011</span></b><br></td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left" valign="top" width="70%"> <table style="border-width: 0px; margin-bottom: 0pt;" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 10px; min-height: 1072px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left" valign="top"> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(78, 40, 20); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div><span style="font-family: trebuchet ms,geneva;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><span style="font-size: 18pt;"><b><span style="font-size: 14pt;">Show & Share Cafe - Inner West, Sydney</span></b></span></span></span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div style="text-align: justify;"> <div>Hi everyone. We want to let you know about our new monthly event for women from all creative paths. You may have already seen some information on our website.</div> <div> </div> <div><b>The first Creative Womyn's Show and Share Cafe will be held on Thursday 24 February 2011</b> from <b>6pm – 8pm</b>. Please email <a href="mailto:gabrielle@creativewomyn.net" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">gabrielle@creativewomyn.net</a> to register or phone Gabe Journey on 0400 619 868 for more information.</div> <div> </div> <div><b>What's it all about?</b></div> <div> </div> <div>Reconnect with that childhood "Show & Tell" energy and excitement of sharing with others about something you have created. Whatever form of creativity you enjoy, Creative Womyn's Show and Share Cafe is a place for women to discuss their creative journey. We share our latest creative work, ideas, goals, challenges and achievements in a friendly cafe in Sydney's Inner West. <br> <br> <b>All creativity welcome:</b> Writers, Poets, Spoken Word Performers, Actors, Film Makers, Visual Artists, Photographers, Craftswomen, Sculptors, Mixed-Media Artists, Jewellery Makers, Musicians, Cake Decorators, Weavers, Digital Artists, Knitters, Painters, Cooks, Graphic Artists, etc.<br> <br> This is a lovely space to listen as well as share, and to inspire your creative self and others. We are aiming each time for a small group of up to 10 women to ensure plenty of share time for everyone.</div> <div> </div> <div>If there is a lot of interest we will have a waiting list and also look into options for other meeting times.This gathering is for women. It is a drop in style so if you can't make one Cafe you can always register for the next month.</div> <div> </div> <div>The group meets once a month at Romey's Cafe, 4 Crinan Street Hurlstone Park. There is free on street parking, and Romey's is only minutes walk from Hurlstone Park railway station. View <a href="http://t.ymlp175.net/bqaiamybazamhqyagauqj/click.php" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">more information here</a> The cost each month is $20 which includes a hot drink and Romey's home-made savouries. We look forward to seeing you there ! </div> <div> </div> <div><b>Not in Sydney??</b></div> <div> </div> <div> <div>If you don't live in Sydney, you might want to start something up yourself closer to home. This idea was sparked from years meeting up with friends in small talking circles based on Julia Camerons The Artist Way "Creative Clusters". Julia shares some great guidelines for creative groups at <a href="http://t.ymlp175.net/byadamybazamhqyaoauqj/click.php" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">http://www.theartistsway.com/tools/creative-clusters</a></div> <div> </div> <div> <div>You might already run something similar in your area, if you do let us know and we can include it on our noticeboard if you are looking for more participants or just want to share about it.</div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div> </div> <div>In Creativity and Sistahood</div> <div> </div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><b>Georgina JD Abrahams & Gabrielle Journey Jones</b></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 128);"><b>CREATIVE WOMYN DOWN UNDER</b></span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left" valign="top" width="30%"> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; min-height: 1072px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left" valign="top"> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(80, 42, 21); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Creative Quotes</span></span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div align="center"> <div align="center"> <div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"> </span></div> <div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">"Re-vision -- the act of looking back, of seeing with fresh eyes, of entering an old text from a new critical direction - is for women more than a chapter in cultural history: it is an act of survival."</span></div> <div style="text-align: right;"><br> <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Adrienne Rich, Poet, Educator</span></div> <div style="text-align: right;"> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div align="center"> <div align="center"> <div style="text-align: right;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">"I write for myself and strangers. The strangers, dear readers, are an after-thought."</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Gertrude Stein, Author</span></div> <div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div align="center"> <div align="center"> <div style="text-align: right;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">"Who knows where inspiration comes from? Perhaps it arises from desperation. Perhaps it comes from the flukes of the universe, the kindness of the muses."</span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"> </span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Amy Tan, Novelist</span></div> </div> </div> </div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="2" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 2px; background-color: rgb(80, 42, 21); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 14pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Noticeboard Updates</span></span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table style="margin-bottom: 5px;" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(250, 249, 230); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(47, 49, 146); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div align="center"> <div align="center"> <div style="text-align: right;"> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b>February 18—20, 2011</b></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b> </b></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b>Creative Painting Weekend @ Arcadia B&B, NSW South Coast<br> <br> Mixed Media in Acrylics and Watercolours<br></b></span></div> <div><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);">Contact Roxanne or Annie to reserve your place<br> (02) 4446 0733<br> or 0418 257 424.<br> Email <a href="mailto:roxyart_24@hotmail.com" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">roxyart_24@hotmail.com</a> Visit the <a href="http://t.ymlp175.net/hsavamybaxamhqyavauqj/click.php" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank">website here for more information.</a></span></div> <span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"> </span></div> </div> </div> <div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><br></span></div> <div align="center"><span style="color: rgb(128, 0, 0);"><b>It is FREE to<br> list events on our<br></b><a href="http://t.ymlp175.net/huazamybazamhqyagauqj/click.php" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline;" target="_blank"><b>website noticeboard.</b></a></span></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 0px; background-color: rgb(217, 210, 185); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(78, 40, 20); font-size: 10pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <table style="margin-bottom: 0pt;" cellpadding="10" cellspacing="0" width="100%"> <tbody><tr> <td style="padding: 10px; background-color: rgb(104, 72, 46); font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; color: rgb(255, 255, 255); font-size: 8pt; font-weight: normal;" align="left"> <div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);"><b>Creative Womyn Down Under</b><br> Sydney, Australia<br></span></div> <div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://t.ymlp175.net/heaxamybaoamhqyalauqj/click.php" style="font-family: verdana,geneva,arial,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 8pt; font-weight: normal; text-decoration: underline; color: rgb(255, 255, 255);" target="_blank"><span style="color: rgb(255, 255, 0);">www.creativewomyn.net</span></a></div> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> </td> </tr> </tbody></table> <div style="padding-top: 10px; padding-bottom: 10px; font-family: Verdana; font-size: 8pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 0); background-color: rgb(227, 224, 188);" align="center"><hr width="50%" color="#000000" noshade size="1"> <a href="http://ymlp175.net/u.php?id=gmsjuujgsguqjgjj" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">Unsubscribe / Change Profile</a> <br> <a href="http://ymlp175.net/m/" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);" target="_blank">Powered by YMLP</a> </div> <img alt=" " src="http://t.ymlp175.net/kuqjpnejqmiemyer/footer.gif" border="0" width="1" height="1"> </div><br> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-55771197590953711992011-02-07T17:39:00.000+11:002011-02-07T17:40:27.392+11:00REAL Newletter <br><img src="https://docs.google.com/File?id=df2mhqt6_8cvqb3nr3_b" style="height: 311px; width: 250px;"> <img src="https://docs.google.com/File?id=df2mhqt6_7g3f4p3hh_b" align="bottom" width="375" height="138"><p style="background-color: rgb(180, 167, 214);"> <font size="3"><b>January 2009 </b>• Email: </font><font color="#0000ff" size="3"><u><a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a></u></font><font size="3"> • Blog: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com">realillawarra.blogspot.com</a> </font><font size="3">• PO Box 1073 Wollongong • </font></p> <p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p class="western" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><font size="5"><font face="Albany, sans-serif">REAL Update</font></font></b></p><font size="3">Hi Everyone and thanks for the lovely welcome as new facilitators to REAL. Janine and I are very excited to take over this role. A big thanks to Tania and Wendy who did such a great job in the past. Janine and I have some wonderful ideas for things to do, many contributed by you, and as this is your group too we appreciate any suggestions of what you would like to do with the group. Janine and I have decided to have a structured evening every second month to perhaps draw in some of the people who don't just want to sit around and have a chat. We are going to have movie nights, thai cooking lessons, tarot night, and we are looking into self defence as well. We are planning on restarting the dinners and breakfasts as quite a few people requested this. You will be receiving reminders about Real meetings frequently and when we have organised other events you will receive frequent reminders about those also. We are currently in the process of upgrading our mobile phone as the one we have is constantly requiring charge, as soon as the new phone is in place you will be able to contact us by mobile. <br></font><p><br></p><p><br></p><p class="western" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><font size="5"><font face="Albany, sans-serif"><b>Breakfast and Dinners</b></font></font><br> </p><p><font size="3">Yes they are coming back. As facilitators for REAL Janine and I could make all the decisions about where we go, but as this is your group as well and we want as many of you as possible to attend we want you to make suggestions of places you would like to go. We are looking for places from Kiama in the south to Bulli in the north. We are also looking for a fairly reasonable price range as we have people on all sorts of budgets. Do you want to have family dinners as well? if so please suggest venues that are family friendly. We also want to know what times suit everybody, do you eat early around 5:30 or do you prefer a 7pm start, do you want breakfast at 9 or 10. Please take into consideration that we are not going to be able to please everyone, but we will endeavour to accommodate the majority. Just drop us an email and let us know what you want. This group is for you.<br></font></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p class="western" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><font size="5"><font face="Albany, sans-serif">International Woman's Day<br> </font></font></b></p><p><font size="3">This is on the 8th March and this year REAL is having a meditation session and breakfast to be held at ACON's community space, from 7am. We realise that this is a tuesday morning, but with Mardi Gras the weekend before we felt that it was better to have something small on the actual day rather than letting this important day just slip past. If you are interested please drop us an email. <br></font></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p class="western" style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><b><font size="5"><font face="Albany, sans-serif">GLBTIQ EVENTS AND INFO<br> </font></font></b></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>Fair Day- </b>20th February 2011 at Victoria Park, Chippindale</font></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"> <br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>Mardi Gras Parade</b> - 5th March 2011 -Oxford street Sydney. <br></font></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"> <br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>UNITY Dance</b> – Three times a year, Beaton Park Tennis Club, for more info and other events: </font><font color="#0000ff" size="2"><u><a href="http://www.unity-wollongong.org/">www.unity-wollongong.org</a></u></font><font size="2"> <b>MOB: 0403 899 015</b></font></p> <p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>LISA</b>: Lesbians in the Shoalhaven Area, <b>PHONE Claudia : <font color="#444444">042 366 622 31</font></b></font></p> <p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b><font color="#ff00ff" face=""><font color="#000000">VOX FM 106.9</font><font color="#000000"> -</font> 'The Pink Nation Hour'</font></b><font face=""><font color="#000000">, </font></font></font><font color="#000000" size="2"><font face="">5 - 6pm Thursday's</font></font></p> <p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>ACON</b> – Supporting Lesbian GLBTIQ health, <br></font></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"> <br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>Gay and Lesbian Counselling Service of NSW</b> – Lesbian counselling and info line, 630pm - 930pm mondays, <b>PHONE 1800 14 4527 </b>(admin 02 8594 9500)</font></p> <p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>IWHC</b> – Illawarra Womens Health Centre, <b>PHONE 02 4255 6800</b></font></p> <p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><br></p><p class="western" style="font-family: Verdana;" align="justify"><font size="2"><b>COAL</b> – Coalition of Activist Lesbians, <b>EMAIL <a href="mailto:coal@aapt.net.au">coal@aapt.net.au</a><br> </b></font></p><font size="1"><br></font><div id="ewpd" style="text-align: left;"><div id="i71b" style="text-align: left;"><font size="1"><br><br><a href="https://docs.google.com/File?id=df2mhqt6_15fd6c53gk_b" target="_blank"><br> </a></font></div><font size="1"><br></font></div><br><br><p style="background-color: rgb(180, 167, 214); text-align: center;"><font size="3"> • Email: </font><font color="#0000ff" size="3"><u><a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a></u></font><font size="3"> • Blog: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com">realillawarra.blogspot.com</a> • PO Box 1073 Wollongong<br> </font></p><p style="border: 1px solid rgb(0, 0, 0);" align="center"><font size="1"><b>Disclaimer</b> - </font><font size="1">REAL does not accept responsibility for any text, photographs or illustrations submitted by members. The REAL Newsletter is a forum for ALL members who wish to submit/contribute content. REAL will not however print any materials that is deemed discriminatory, incite violence or hatred or consider to be extremely sexually graphic. </font><font size="1">REAL encourage members to submit creative, factual and event materials.</font></p><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br> A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-80187101889382798962011-02-06T20:12:00.000+11:002011-02-06T20:13:06.563+11:00Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day<br><br> <div class="gmail_quote"><br> <div><a name="12dfa374d8e46c7f_7163488902217300156"></a> <h3>Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb </h3> <div> <div></div></div> <div>Happy Mardi Gras 2011,<br> <div class="gmail_quote"><br>Why not come along and join in the fun of Mardi Gras Fair Day with REAL Illawarra.<br><br>We will be at our usual shady location under the trees with a great view of the stage (Uni side of the open dance area near stage)<br> REAL will supply cold drinks and a picnic lunch, so come along, hang out and enjoy the show.<br><br>If you would like a lift up there let us know via email or text to REAL (see below)<br><br>Cheers</div> <div class="gmail_quote">Janine<br></div> <h2 class="gmail_quote">Mardi Gras- Fair Day</h2> <p class="gmail_quote"> </p> <div class="gmail_quote"> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"></p> <ul> <li> <h4>Location,</h4> <p>Victoria Park<br>City Road,<br>Chippendale, New South Wales </p> <li> <h4>When</h4> <p>20 Feb 10.00am to 8.00pm </p> <li> <h4>Cost</h4> <p>Gold coin donation</p></li></li></li></ul> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The biggest and best-loved community event of the Season, Fair Day will officially launch this year's Mardi Gras and promises a fun, relaxed day out for all the family, even the pets! </span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Up to 70,000 routinely turn out to sit on the grass, browse the stalls, gorge themselves on the plethora of delicacies available at the stalls, have a few drinks, but most of all to catch up with old friends – and make some new ones. </span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A showcase of entertainment will be the centrepiece of Fair Day, including performances from Mardi Gras Festival highlights, international DJs and bands, and the return of the AXN Search for a Cover Model competition on the ANZ Main Stage. </span></p> </div> <div class="gmail_quote"><br clear="all"></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com" target="_blank">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz" target="_blank">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> </div></div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-22563524891688253132011-02-06T20:04:00.000+11:002011-02-06T20:05:18.607+11:00REAL @ Fair Day<div class="post hentry"><a name="7163488902217300156"></a> <h3 class="post-title entry-title">Fwd: REAL @ Fair Day, Sunday 20th Feb </h3> <div class="post-header"> <div class="post-header-line-1"></div></div> <div class="post-body entry-content">Happy Mardi Gras 2011,<br> <div class="gmail_quote"><br>Why not come along and join in the fun of Mardi Gras Fair Day with REAL Illawarra.<br><br>We will be at our usual shady location under the trees with a great view of the stage (Uni side of the open dance area near stage)<br> REAL will supply cold drinks and a picnic lunch, so come along, hang out and enjoy the show.<br><br>If you would like a lift up there let us know via email or text to REAL (see below)<br><br>Cheers<br>Wendy<br><br> <h2>Mardi Gras- Fair Day</h2> <p> </p> <div> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"></p> <ul> <li> <h4>Location,</h4> <p>Victoria Park<br>City Road,<br>Chippendale, New South Wales </p> <li> <h4>When</h4> <p>20 Feb 10.00am to 8.00pm </p> <li> <h4>Cost</h4> <p>Gold coin donation</p></li></li></li></ul> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The biggest and best-loved community event of the Season, Fair Day will officially launch this year's Mardi Gras and promises a fun, relaxed day out for all the family, even the pets! </span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Up to 70,000 routinely turn out to sit on the grass, browse the stalls, gorge themselves on the plethora of delicacies available at the stalls, have a few drinks, but most of all to catch up with old friends – and make some new ones. </span></p> <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-SIZE: 12pt">A showcase of entertainment will be the centrepiece of Fair Day, including performances from Mardi Gras Festival highlights, international DJs and bands, and the return of the AXN Search for a Cover Model competition on the ANZ Main Stage. </span></p> </div><br clear="all"></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> </div></div> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-37389987595613271732011-02-05T11:44:00.000+11:002011-02-05T11:45:25.702+11:00real FW: Bush Lemons 15 year anniversary INVITE!<br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br><br><br> <div> <br> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hi Lemons,</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Our 15 year anniversary is a mere 2 months away and we are celebrating. We have booked a venue at Kurrajong for the weekend of Friday, 1 April - Sunday, 3 April! Its a great place because its quite central for those in the upper mountains, lower mountains or Sydney or elsewhere. Its also a gorgeous area totally away from anything else, with great views, 5 cottages, a huge entertainment shed, bushwalks, a creek for swimming and canoeing. All the information is attached and children and sociable dogs are most welcome.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Bookings will be made via me on a first-come first-served basis, so once you have had a look at all the attached information, please book in as soon as possible. Let me know if you have any queries. I imagine that beds will be at a premium, so the quicker you book in the more likely you will get what you want. </font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">This is a pretty big milestone for the Lemons so I do encourage you all to support the group and join us for what will be a wonderful weekend for all!</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Cheers</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Jocelyn</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Bush Lemons</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a></font></div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-42852748388566391902011-02-03T19:20:00.000+11:002011-02-03T19:21:37.924+11:00REAL: FW: IWD flyer<div class="gmail_quote">FWD........<br><br> <div> <br>Hiya<br> <br> Here's info about IWD events down here in the Shoalhaven. Our dance is on the 19 March<br> <br> Marg <br> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-77507957265355896562011-01-14T07:58:00.000+11:002011-01-14T07:59:00.443+11:00Fwd: new facilitators for real/ DRAFT IS EVERYONE OK WITH THIS?<br><div class="gmail_quote"><br> <div> <b><font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#3f3151" size="4">Hello and welcome into another wonderful year for REAL :)</font></b><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">REAL has been lovingly nurtured by myself (Tania) and Wendy for the past few years however our energy has become somewhat lax in regenerating new activities for REAL. </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">This year has manifested 2 new facilitators to coordinate REAL.<font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#1f497d" size="4"> </font><font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#1f497d" size="4"><b><font>Lets welcome Janine and Fay as our wonderful continuing facilitators for REAL.</font></b></font></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">Along with our dynamic new facilitators comes a new energy that will bring transformation to REAL. Janine and Fay have already decided to meet up to discuss where REAL will go in terms of where it wasn't previously and where it can and will go. </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">I'm sure Fay and Janine will be dearly supported in the growth of REAL by you all. Wendy and I are very grateful for their enthusiasm toward maintaining and growing REAL as a Network as I'm sure you all are. </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"> <font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#00b050" size="4">R</font><font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#00b050" size="4">EAL has provided in the past and will continue to do so in the future an avenue for many lesbians to connect and be supported in their sexuality. REAL is an inspiration in our community and has proudly supported the Illawarra with a place for lesbians to connect. </font></font><font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#00b050" size="4"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">Our 2010 Christmas dinner heralded a great turnout. Some may have had their orders stuffed up and one forgotten and for some may have been too loud with all our voices.The restauraunt manager apologised profusely with grace. All in all through these minor mishaps, most agreed that what made the evening grateful was the support gathered to connect with our community. </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">Wendy and I dearly grateful for all the challenges of REAL since it has given us something to think about in terms of community and also creating activities and communications more successfully. Wendy and I will pass this important information on to our new facilitators with grace.</font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 16pt;" color="#ffff00" size="4">So get ready for new awakenings in and amongst the realm of REAL.</font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br> </font><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3"><br></font><font style="font-size: 16pt;" size="4"><b><font style="font-size: 20pt;" color="#548dd4" size="5">Come along and welcome our new facilitators Fay and Janine @ <font color="#7030a0">REAL TALK on Thursday the 27th of January 6pm.</font> There will be nibblies and non alcoholic beverages to celebrate. Bring along your ideas for an exciting ne</font><font style="font-size: 20pt;" color="#548dd4" size="5">w energised REAL.<br> <br></font></b><font style="font-size: 20pt;" color="#548dd4" size="5"><font color="#000000"><font style="font-size: 12pt;" size="3">Gratitude and thanks for all the heart felt support over the years.<br><br>With celebrations to embrace the year now and ahead<br> <br>Tania & Wendy :) :) :) :) :)<br></font></font></font></font><br><br><br><br> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-21889355864652252282010-12-17T19:19:00.001+11:002010-12-17T19:19:58.144+11:00Fwd: FW: December REAL Drop In @ Thai Le Gong for Dinner<br><div class="gmail_quote"><br>JUST A HAPPY REMINDER ABOUT REAL END OF YEAR DINNER and also some wonderful news to let you all know that REAL will be welcoming in two new facilitators for the new year. We will reveal who they are officially in the new year.....so stay tuned REAL<br> <br><br><div>Wishing everyone a most happy and fulfilling month of December that heralds not only Christmas but New Year Celebrations.<br><br>Just a short note to let you all know that the DROP IN will not be at ACON Community Space on the 23rd of December. We are using this time as our end of year acknowledgement for another grateful year of REAL.<br> <br>If you would like to join in and celebrate with REAL you are most welcome with joy. <br><br>Please call the number below to book in under the name of Tania Morsman.<br><br><font size="6"><b style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Dinner will be on the 23rd of DECEMBER 2010<br> 6.30pm @ THAI LE GONG<br>68 CROWN ST, WOLLONGONG<br>TELEPHONE 4228 9919</b></font><br><br>Prices are very reasonable and the food looks glorious.<br>If you would like to come to dinner however but are unable to afford it please give me a call on 0402 433 891. All calls are strickly confidential. <br> <br>RSVP by 20th December 2010 please.<br><br>with compassion and an open heart<br><br>Tania <br><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br> Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com" target="_blank">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts" target="_blank">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br> REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz" target="_blank">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-48253524275587339442010-12-17T19:06:00.001+11:002010-12-17T19:06:30.749+11:00Fwd: Diners CluubSupporting our local GLBTIQ groups......<br><br>For times contact UNITY on the phone number below<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">Unity Wollongong</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:info@unity-wollongong.org">info@unity-wollongong.org</a>></span><br> Date: 16 December 2010 10:56<br>Subject: Diners Cluub<br>To: <br><br><br>Hi All,<br><br>Just a little reminder about our up and coming dinners club on Tuesday 21st at Mylan Restaurant Keira Street Wollongong<br>This is our last event for the year.<br> Hope to see you all there.<br><br><font style="font-size: 10pt;"><br><font face="Calibri"><font style="font-size: 11pt;">_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _<br><font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#006600"><b>Unity Wollongong Inc.</b></font><br> PO BOX 1280<br>Wollongong NSW 2500<br><b><font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#3333ff"><a href="http://www.unity-wollongong.org" target="_blank">http://www.unity-wollongong.org</a></font></b><br><font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#993399"><b><a href="mailto:info@unity-wollongong.org" target="_blank">info@unity-wollongong.org</a></b></font><br> <font style="font-size: 11pt;" color="#ff6666"><b>0403 899 015</b></font></font></font></font> _______________________________________________________<br> Unlimited Disk, Data Transfer, PHP/MySQL Domain Hosting<br> <a href="http://www.doteasy.com" target="_blank">http://www.doteasy.com</a></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br> Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br> REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-47271113976766403412010-12-17T19:01:00.000+11:002010-12-17T19:02:12.292+11:00Fwd: Fw: Women's Choir Workshop - BerkeleyPassing on wonderful information to you<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">illaadmin</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:illaadmin@acon.org.au">illaadmin@acon.org.au</a>></span><br> Date: 14 December 2010 10:17<br>Subject: Fw: Women's Choir Workshop - Berkeley<br>To: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a><br><br><br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">Hi REAL,</font> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">Please see the below email promoting a Choir Workshop for women in Berkeley on the 25<sup>th</sup> of February 2011.</font> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">All the best,<br> </font><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer</b><br> Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838<br> Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500<br> Email: <a href="mailto:illaadmin@acon.org.au" target="_blank">illaadmin@acon.org.au</a> | Website: </font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/" target="_blank"><font color="blue" face="Arial" size="2"><u>www.acon.org.au</u></font></a><font color="blue" face="Arial" size="2"><u><br> </u></font><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"><u><br> </u></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/25" target="_blank"><font color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years</b></font><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"> </font><font color="#808080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>(1985 - 2010)</b></font></a><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b><u><br> </u></b></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2009/66" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award</b></font><font color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b> </b></font><font color="#808080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>(Community Organisation)</b></font></a> <p><font size="3"><i> </i></font> </p><div> <p><font size="3"> </font> <br><font color="#800080" face="sans-serif" size="1">----- Forwarded by Radda Jordan/Illawarra/ACON on 14/12/2010 09:50 AM -----</font> <br> </p><table width="100%"> <tbody><tr valign="top"> <td><font color="#5f5f5f" face="sans-serif" size="1">From:</font> </td><td><font face="sans-serif" size="1">Emma Rodrigues <<a href="mailto:Emma.Rodrigues@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU" target="_blank">Emma.Rodrigues@SESIAHS.HEALTH.NSW.GOV.AU</a>></font> </td></tr><tr valign="top"> <td><font color="#5f5f5f" face="sans-serif" size="1">To:</font> </td><td><font face="sans-serif" size="1">"'<a href="mailto:RJordan@acon.org.au" target="_blank">RJordan@acon.org.au</a>'" <<a href="mailto:RJordan@acon.org.au" target="_blank">RJordan@acon.org.au</a>></font> </td></tr><tr valign="top"> <td><font color="#5f5f5f" face="sans-serif" size="1">Date:</font> </td><td><font face="sans-serif" size="1">14/12/2010 09:19 AM</font> </td></tr><tr valign="top"> <td><font color="#5f5f5f" face="sans-serif" size="1">Subject:</font> </td><td><font face="sans-serif" size="1">Women's Choir Workshop - Berkeley</font></td></tr></tbody></table> <br> <hr noshade> <br> <br> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2">Hi Radda,</font> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2">Please find attached a flyer for the promotion of a Choir Workshop for women in Berkeley on the 25<sup>th</sup> of February 2011. Could you please circulate this flyer to the REAL network?</font> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2">Many thanks,</font> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2">Emma</font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="3"><b>Emma Rodrigues</b></font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Women's Health Project Officer - Illawarra</font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Health Equity & Community Initiatives Program</font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Area Women's Health & Community Partnerships</font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Ph: (02) 4221 6793</font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">Fx: (02) 4221 6722</font> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">E: </font><a href="mailto:emma.rodrigues@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au" target="_blank"><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2"><u>emma.rodrigues@sesiahs.health.nsw.gov.au</u></font></a> <br><font color="#8100ff" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">I work part-time: Mon, Tues, Wed 8.30am to 5.00pm</font> <br><font color="#8f8f8f" face="Comic Sans MS" size="2">"I acknowledge the traditional owners and custodians of the land I work on, as the first people of this country."</font> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2"> </font> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2"> </font> <br><font face="Calibri" size="2"> </font> <p><font size="3"><br> ______________________________________________________________________<br> This email has been scanned by the MessageLabs Email Security System.<br> For more information please visit </font><a href="http://www.messagelabs.com/email" target="_blank"><font size="3">http://www.messagelabs.com/email</font></a><font size="3"> <br> ______________________________________________________________________</font> </p><table> <tbody><tr> <td bgcolor="white"><font size="3">---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br> <br> SOUTH EASTERN SYDNEY AND ILLAWARRA AREA HEALTH SERVICE CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE<br> <br> This email, and the files transmitted with it, are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you are not the intended recipient, you are not permitted to distribute or use this email or any of its attachments in any way. We also request that you advise the sender of the incorrect addressing.<br> <br> This email message has been virus-scanned. Although no computer viruses were detected, South Eastern Sydney and Illawarra Area Health Service accept no liability for any consequential damage resulting from email containing any computer viruses.</font></td></tr></tbody></table> <br> <br> <br></div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-74860765866838448072010-12-14T08:04:00.000+11:002010-12-14T08:05:12.605+11:00Fwd: Emailing: christmas card.jpg<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSmIYfy-Gty8_1mS3MbZbiNDne6DOIPnSxVdLW5rot9_rMVt77uYuZyFYuORzBjyaEtgRomYQepTq4qJ6yAkBwuITbaeh0HGiR3RJvDGrY29VgW_066oFafzxuAmiLdOb-UlVncWgkigf/s1600/christmas+card-712605.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjSmIYfy-Gty8_1mS3MbZbiNDne6DOIPnSxVdLW5rot9_rMVt77uYuZyFYuORzBjyaEtgRomYQepTq4qJ6yAkBwuITbaeh0HGiR3RJvDGrY29VgW_066oFafzxuAmiLdOb-UlVncWgkigf/s320/christmas+card-712605.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5550275913600546226" /></a></p><br><br><div class="gmail_quote"><br><br><br><div class="gmail_quote">FWD - <br> <br><br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">Hi,</font> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">Please find attached an invitation to ACON Illawarra's xmas party. We'd love to see you all there. Please pass on this invitation to everyone in your group or team. Please don't forget to RSVP so we can make sure everyone goes home happy with full bellies. This is a small token of our gratitude to you all for your ongoing commitment to our communities</font> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">thanks </font> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2"><br> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: <br> christmas card.jpg<br> <br> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.<br> <br> </font><font size="2">Radda Jordan, Manager, Southern Region ACON</font> <br><font size="2">Phone: +61 (0) 2 4226 1163 | Fax: +61 (0)2 4226 9838 | Mobile: 0408 405156 | Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | Street: 47 Kenny St Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | </font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au" target="_blank"><font size="2">www.acon.org.au</font></a><font color="blue" face="Arial" size="2"><u><br> </u></font><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"><u><br> </u></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/25" target="_blank"><font color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years</b></font><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"> </font><font color="#808080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>(1985 - 2010)</b></font></a><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b><u><br> </u></b></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2009/66" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award</b></font><font color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b> </b></font><font color="#808080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>(Community Organisation)</b></font></a><font size="3"><i> </i></font> <div> <p><font size="3"> </font><font face="sans-serif" size="2"><br> </font></p></div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>For more cool links and ideas visit....<br><a href="http://coolthingsuow.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">http://coolthingsuow.blogspot.com/</a><br>...if you want to be added or removed from this email list please contact <a href="mailto:wmeyers08@gmail.com" target="_blank">wmeyers08@gmail.com</a><br> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-22948842436743135272010-12-10T15:43:00.001+11:002010-12-10T15:43:43.762+11:00Fwd: FW: Brekky!<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><div><div>---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b>Anne</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:spells42@yahoo.com" target="_blank">spells42@yahoo.com</a>></span><br> Date: Wed, Dec 8, 2010 at 4:48 PM<br>Subject: Brekky!<br>To: spells42 <<a href="mailto:spells42@yahoo.com" target="_blank">spells42@yahoo.com</a>><br><br><br><div><div style="font-family: verdana,helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(0, 0, 255);"> <div align="center"><font color="#ff0000" size="5"><b>LISA BREKKY</b></font></div> <div align="center"><b><font color="#ff0000" size="5"></font></b> </div> <div align="center"><b><font color="#ff0000" size="4">Sorry for the late notice - the next brekky is this Sunday, 12 December!</font></b></div> <div align="center"><b><font color="#ff0000" size="4"></font></b> </div> <div align="center"><b><font color="#007f40" size="5">COME ALONG FOR A CHRISTMASSY GET-TOGETHER</font></b></div> <div align="center"><b><font color="#007f40" size="5"></font></b> </div> <div align="center"><b><i><font color="#007f40" size="4">CAFELICIOUS - Berry Street, Nowra 10am.</font></i></b></div> <div align="center"><b><i><font color="#007f40" size="4"></font></i></b> </div> <div align="center"> </div></div><br> <br></div></div> </div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-49165686153503226262010-12-03T08:48:00.001+11:002010-12-03T08:48:32.292+11:00December REAL Drop In @ Thai Le Gong for DinnerWishing everyone a most happy and fulfilling month of December that heralds not only Christmas but New Year Celebrations.<br><br>Just a short not to let you all know that the DROP IN will not be at ACON Community Space on the 23rd of December. We are using this time as our end of year acknowledgement for another grateful year of REAL.<br> <br>If you would like to join in and celebrate with REAL you are most welcome with joy. <br><br>Please call the number below to book in under the name of Tania Morsman.<br><br><font size="6"><b style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">Dinner will be on the 23rd of DECEMBER 2010<br> 6.30pm @ THAI LE GONG<br>68 CROWN ST, WOLLONGONG<br>TELEPHONE 4228 9919</b></font><br><br>Prices are very reasonable and the food looks glorious.<br>If you would like to come to dinner however but are unable to afford it please give me a call on 0402 433 891. All calls are strickly confidential. <br> <br>RSVP by 20th December 2010 please.<br><br>with compassion and an open heart<br><br>Tania <br><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br> Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br> REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-76182002551154098332010-12-01T08:55:00.000+11:002010-12-01T08:56:26.412+11:00Fwd: FW: Next Bush Lemons Calendar!!!FWD<br><div class="gmail_quote"><div><br><hr>From: <a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a><br>To: ;<br>Subject: Next Bush Lemons Calendar!!!<br>Date: Sun, 28 Nov 2010 21:51:46 +1100<br> <br> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Hi Lemons,</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">I have attached the next Bush Lemons calendar which runs from December to March next year. There are lots of exciting things on this calendar including another walk in the Royal National Park, an overnight walk on the historic Pipelane track in the Capertee Valley, a beginners walk (do the walk and then party on at the Lemon Zest dance that night), another camping weekend at Dunns Swamp before summer finishes, a bike ride down in Sydney, and of course lots of wonderful walks in our beautiful mountains.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Our last walk for the year is Sunday 12 December down to Fords Crossing in the Megalong Valley. If you don't wish to do the walk, then you can always drive down and join us for lunch and swimming, or just walk one way. The details of this walk will be sent out shortly.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Also, we have the exciting news that we have a date and venue for the 15 year anniverary celebration for Bush Lemons. Diarise it now!!! Friday, 1 April - Sunday, 3 April, at Kurrajong. We will have the run of this property and there will be lots of activities and fun and you won't want to miss it. More details will come out soon. We are keeping the cost to a minimum to encourage you all to join us.</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"></font> </div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Cheers</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Jocelyn</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2">Bush Lemons</font></div> <div><font face="Arial" size="2"><a href="mailto:bushscout@bigpond.com" target="_blank">bushscout@bigpond.com</a></font></div> </div> </div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-488030851516232182010-12-01T08:28:00.000+11:002010-12-01T08:29:29.812+11:00Fwd: ACON Illawarra Summer 2010 newsletterFWD<br><br><div class="gmail_quote">---------- Forwarded message ----------<br>From: <b class="gmail_sendername">illaadmin</b> <span dir="ltr"><<a href="mailto:illaadmin@acon.org.au">illaadmin@acon.org.au</a>></span><br> Date: 25 November 2010 14:48<br>Subject: ACON Illawarra Summer 2010 newsletter<br>To: <br><br><br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">Hi Everyone, </font> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">The Summer 2010 edition of Out and About Community News is now available on the ACON website just follow the link below:</font> <br> <br><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/communities/regional-nsw/Illawarra/Newsletter" target="_blank"><font face="sans-serif" size="2">http://www.acon.org.au/communities/regional-nsw/Illawarra/Newsletter</font></a> <br> <br><font face="sans-serif" size="2">All the best, <br> </font><font face="Arial" size="2"><b>Nadia Sneyd-Miller, Administration and Volunteer Officer</b><br> Phone: (02) 4226 1163 | Fax: (02) 4226 9838<br> Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 | Street: 47 Kenny Street Wollongong NSW 2500<br> Email: <a href="mailto:illaadmin@acon.org.au" target="_blank">illaadmin@acon.org.au</a> | Website: </font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/" target="_blank"><font color="blue" face="Arial" size="2"><u>www.acon.org.au</u></font></a><font color="blue" face="Arial" size="2"><u><br> </u></font><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"><u><br> </u></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/25" target="_blank"><font color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years</b></font><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"> </font><font color="#808080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>(1985 - 2010)</b></font></a><font color="blue" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b><u><br> </u></b></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2009/66" target="_blank"><font color="#ff0080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award</b></font><font color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b> </b></font><font color="#808080" face="Tahoma" size="1"><b>(Community Organisation)</b></font></a> <p><font size="3"><i> </i></font></p></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-68334653874741329352010-11-23T10:03:00.000+11:002010-11-23T10:04:20.135+11:00Queer Cabaret: Spiegelhaus CabaRed 4 Dec 2010<div class="gmail_quote"><div><div><p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b>Spiegelhaus CabaRed</b></span></p><p>Phoenix theatre and Spiegelhaus are producing a one off Cabaret as a fundraiser for world aids day and ACON Illawarra branch we have called CabaRed in honur of the red ribbon that symbolises the fight against HIV.</p> <p>ACON Illawarra branch do great work in our community and have been a strong supporter of the phoenix theatre since day one, its time to give a little support back to them as well as commemorate friends and loved ones who have been affected by this Virus.</p> <p>Hosted by the Outrageous Nero Von Fassbinder This is a spiegelhause so anything could happen, there will for the first time be Drag Queens on stage featuring our local greats Dee Dee Lamar, Cara van Park, Malicious Damage, Gracie films and Victoria Vague, as well as Sydney sensation Mystique Jewel. We also welcome the return of FANCY PIECE direct form their sell-out pussycat club shows at the oxford hotel. We also have belly dancers flaming bitches, scarlet fever, torch singers and every other kind of weird and wonderful acts that can be expected at a Spiegelhaus, and a few surprises how far will we dare go this time <span style="font-family:Wingdings">J</span> its a strictly R 18+ show (we will be checking id) so be warned.</p> <p>December 4<sup>th</sup></p><p> show at 8 pm doors at 7.30 booking essential at <a href="mailto:bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au" target="_blank">bookings@phoenixtheatre.net.au</a> </p><p>entry free but as always donations of $15 or more are greatly appreciated.</p> <p>All donations go to ACON Illawarra branch</p></div></div></div>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-85766897254826277212010-11-23T08:03:00.000+11:002010-11-23T08:04:35.766+11:00REAL Talk @ ACON Thur 25th 6-8pm<b>REAL Talk @ ACON</b><br>6-8pm, forth Thursday of month,<br>At ACON, Kenny st Wollongong<br><br>Should be fun! Come and join in.<br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br> Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br>Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br> REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2917294444938507559.post-28483677933873436062010-11-23T08:01:00.000+11:002010-11-23T08:02:00.702+11:00ACON Christmas Party 17 Dec 530pm<p class="mobile-photo"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTU6AbiJCJfoi6JIipbfoIEA7AEr8IZqYppa2Fw5OIbbVC5-cnjxpSl2KQbyYtO-VLHKvdjoCX5WLtFUGqXRZhvLU__pK35_UZpwTEejILGk6KXo5nwwwrJworyw371Qb0wBgho-k23ke/s1600/christmas+card-720703.jpg"><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTU6AbiJCJfoi6JIipbfoIEA7AEr8IZqYppa2Fw5OIbbVC5-cnjxpSl2KQbyYtO-VLHKvdjoCX5WLtFUGqXRZhvLU__pK35_UZpwTEejILGk6KXo5nwwwrJworyw371Qb0wBgho-k23ke/s320/christmas+card-720703.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542482302501395042" /></a></p><div class="gmail_quote"><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Hi,</font> <br> <br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">Please find attached an invitation to ACON Illawarra's xmas party. We'd love to see you all there. Please pass on this invitation to everyone in your group or team. Please don't forget to RSVP so we can make sure everyone goes home happy with full bellies. This is a small token of our gratitude to you all for your ongoing commitment to our communities</font> <br> <br><font size="2" face="sans-serif">thanks </font> <br> <br><font size="2" face="sans-serif"><br> The message is ready to be sent with the following file or link attachments: <br> christmas card.jpg<br> <br> Note: To protect against computer viruses, e-mail programs may prevent sending or receiving certain types of file attachments. Check your e-mail security settings to determine how attachments are handled.<br> <br> </font><font size="2">Radda Jordan, Manager, Southern Region ACON</font> <br><font size="2">Phone: +61 (0) 2 4226 1163 | Fax: +61 (0)2 4226 9838 | Mobile: 0408 405156 | Postal: PO Box 1073 Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | Street: 47 Kenny St Wollongong NSW 2500 Australia | </font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au" target="_blank"><font size="2">www.acon.org.au</font></a><font size="2" color="blue" face="Arial"><u><br> </u></font><font size="1" color="blue" face="Tahoma"><u><br> </u></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/25" target="_blank"><font size="1" color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma"><b>Building our community's health and wellbeing for 25 years</b></font><font size="1" color="blue" face="Tahoma"> </font><font size="1" color="#808080" face="Tahoma"><b>(1985 - 2010)</b></font></a><font size="1" color="blue" face="Tahoma"><b><u><br> </u></b></font><a href="http://www.acon.org.au/about-acon/Newsroom/Media-Releases/2009/66" target="_blank"><font size="1" color="#ff0080" face="Tahoma"><b>Winner of 2009 Australian Human Rights Award</b></font><font size="1" color="#0080ff" face="Tahoma"><b> </b></font><font size="1" color="#808080" face="Tahoma"><b>(Community Organisation)</b></font></a><font size="3"><i> </i></font> <div> <p><font size="3"> </font><font size="2" face="sans-serif"><br> </font></p></div></div><br><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>REAL- Respect and Equality Amongst Lesbians. <br>A social network for lesbians in and around the Illawarra and Wollongong region<br>Mobile: 0431 88 7770 - email: <a href="mailto:real.illawarra@gmail.com">real.illawarra@gmail.com</a> - Web: <a href="http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/">http://realillawarra.blogspot.com/</a><br> Facebook: <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts">http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=29229974902&ref=ts</a><br>REAL Illawarra Code of Conduct <a href="http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz">http://www.tinyurl.com.au/iz</a><br> Join our email list? real.illawarra@gmail.comhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16549272286943998141noreply@blogger.com0