Circle Dancing for Health and Wellbeing
English Classes for Refugee Women
Grief’s Journey NEW
F = Full Fee C = Concession
MF = Members Full Fee MC = Members Concession
Airing & Sharing Ideas 229
Julie Ireland
This discussion group explores and shares ideas, values and dilemmas. The topics are chosen by the group using Sophia Library as a resource.
Day: Thursday
Dates: Monthly on 3rd Thursday commencing 21 February
Times: 11.15am - 12.45pm
Cost: Gold coins
Women
Buddhist Meditation 253
Celia Karpfen
We are a non-denominational group who meet for qigong, dharma talks, sitting and walking meditation and discussion. Our practice is influenced by mindfulness and commitment to a spiritual journey. Participants are encouraged to see themselves as their own spiritual authority.
Contacts: Celia 8352 3471 and Dung (pronounced Zung) 0401 138 393
Day: Sunday
Dates: Twice each month -
(1) 2nd Sunday: 9.00am - 12.00noon commencing 10 February
(2) 4th Sunday: 9.00am - 11.00am commencing 24 February
Times: as above
Cost: $6 per session
Women and men
Circle Dancing for Health and Wellbeing 263
Marisa Ala Dea
Circle Dance is a low-impact, non-competitive activity which combines easy to learn dance steps and movements with uplifting music from around the world. Participants do not need partners, special clothing or previous dance experience.
Circle Dance engages our body’s natural rhythms and weaves together mind and heart, body and soul, in ways that uplift and empower us. As a form of gentle exercise, it reduces stress and promotes relaxation, balance and flexibility.
Circle Dance awakens our life-force energy and contributes to fitness and healthy well-being.
Day: Wednesday
Dates: Weekly during school terms commencing 6 February
Time: 1.30pm - 3.00pm
Cost: F$10 C$8 MF$9 MC$7
Women
Dances of Praise 245
Marisa Ala Dea
We gather at the end of each Season to dance our gratitude and joy for this wondrous Gift of Life and to offer our praise and devotion for the Sacredness from which it springs.
Experience dance as moving meditation as we Circle Dance to music, chants, blessings and prayers from different cultures and traditions.
Please bring food to share if you would like to stay for lunch.
Day: Sunday
Dates: Seasonally commencing Summer 24 February, Autumn 25 May,
Winter 24 August, Spring 23 November
Time: 11.30am - 1.00pm (followed by optional shared lunch)
Cost: F$10 C$8 MF$9 MC$7
Women and men
Dancing the Sacred Within 004
Marisa Ala Dea
Each month we undertake a virtual journey exploring themes derived from Nature, Mythology, Multicultural Traditions and our own shared Humanity.
Through the medium of Circle Dance, we create community, support each other in companionship and strengthen our connections to Self, Others and the Sacred.
As well as dance and movement, each session includes time for personal reflection and sharing.
Day: Friday
Dates: Monthly on 2nd Friday commencing 8
February (note: exception 21 not 14 March)
Time: 7.30pm - 10.00pm
Cost: F$12 C$8 MF$10.80 MC$7.20
Women and men
English Classes for Refugee Women 187
Sharon Hetzel
These classes provide English tuition for refugee women, or other women not able to access other classes. Supportive tuition, plus childminding for under school age children, with some transport available.
Day: Wednesday
Dates: Weekly during school terms commencing 6 February
- Classes not held during Ramadan
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: NIL
Women
NEW
Grief’s Journey
Charmane & Carolyn
A group supporting young widows and widowers
Grief’s Journey is a support group for young (under 50) widows and widowers. It is run by Charmane and Carolyn, both widows in their 30’s, who have lost their husbands to cancer. The only group of its kind in Adelaide, it aims to provide people with a secondary means of support during such a difficult time. The setting will be an expressive, nurturing environment of shared experience and support and will provide understanding regarding the unique issues involved with losing a partner prematurely.
Charmane and Carolyn are not grief counsellors and do not intend to “counsel” people on the grieving process, but rather endeavour to provide a forum in which people can feel comfortable to express their grief and discuss some of the difficulties arising from the loss of a partner.
Although the aim is for the group not to be highly structured, to encourage free speech and expression, there will be a degree of structure in terms of discussion points and guest speakers. There will also be a list of resources available at each meeting should attendees wish to seek professional counselling or other means of recognised support.
Although the group may focus on those having lost a partner to cancer, we welcome anyone who has lost a partner regardless of the cause.
To register your interest and find out more, please feel free to make contact with either of the Faciliators at any time: Charmane 0410 590 684 or Carolyn 0417 849 077. It is imperative to please make contact to confirm your attendance at a meeting in case you need to be notified of a cancellation or other unforseen circumstances.
Day: Thursday
Dates: First Thursday each month commencing 6 March
Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm
Cost: NIL
Women & Men (Widows & Widowers under 50)
InterPlay 221
Trish Fairley
InterPlay is a tool for community building and spiritual development that is simple, accessible and profound. It is based on a series of incremental forms that lead participants to improvised movement, stories, voice and stillness. We aim to create fun and fullness in our lives, integrating body, mind, heart and spirit.
Day: Tuesday
Dates: Monthly on 3rd Tuesday commencing 19 February
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: $6.00
Women and men
Meditation 298
Angela Moloney
Do you sometimes long for silence, quiet rest, a time to be still? We are reintroducing Wednesday weekly meditation at Sophia. Join us for a midweek recharge of energy and an experience of peace at the
end of your busy day.
Day: Wednesday
Dates: Weekly commencing 6 February
Time: 5.15pm - 6.00pm
Cost: Gold coins
Women and men
Reading Feminist Liberation Theologies 218
Angela Moloney
This group meets monthly to explore feminist liberation theologies and ethics. It is an open group. All you need to bring is an eagerness to consider theologies when they begin with women’s experiences and see how they speak to your own experiences.
Day: Tuesday
Dates: Monthly on 4th Tuesday commencing 26 February
Time: 10.30am - 12.00 noon
Cost: Gold coins
Women
Sacred Dance Circle 011
Frances Passingham
Dancing in a circle is an ancient form of dance providing community, fun, joy and energy. It leads us to a meditative experience of the sacred within ourselves, providing physical and emotional balancing which
enables us to leave the ceaseless chatter of the mind.
No dance experience necessary.
Day: Saturday
Dates: Monthly on 3rd Saturday commencing 16 February
(Note exceptions: 29 not 15 March; not on 17 May; not on in July)
Time: 2.30pm - 5.30pm
Cost: F$12 C$8 MF$10.80 MC$7.20
Women
Sunday Spirituality Group 018
Celia Karpfen
This group meets to accompany each other on our spiritual journey. The rituals we create reflect Sophia’s feminist spirituality and honour our inner and outer life journeys. The first gathering at the beginning of each new season will be a seasonal ritual. We welcome visitors or regular participants.
If you are interested in coming to the group or want more information please contact Celia or Maree via Sophia on 8373 3781.
Day: Sunday
Dates: Monthly on 3rd Sunday commencing 17 February
SUNDAY 20 APRIL
- Not meeting at Sophia.
Contact Celia on 8352 3461 for further information for this day
and May meeting.
Time: 10.15am - 11.30am
Cost: Gold coins
Women and men
Women’s Poetry Circle 007
Judith Haines
The Women’s Poetry Circle is an encouraging group of women poets who meet to share their poetry, develop writing skills, experiment with style and enjoy a creative group process.
Day: Saturday
Dates: Bi-monthly on 2nd Saturday commencing 9 February
Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm
Cost: Gold coins
Women
Women Writing 002
Jenny Wightman
A group of women who meet to explore their experience of life through writing; some with publication in mind, some as part of private growth. Anyone with an interest in writing is most welcome.
Day: Tuesday
Dates: Monthly on 3rd Tuesday commencing 19 February
Time: 10.30am - 12.30pm
Cost: Gold Coins
Women
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