Regular Activities

Around the Kitchen Table
Sophia Singers
Women Writing
Reading Feminist Liberation Theologies
InterPlay
Grow Your Own Food and Save the Earth
English Classes for Refugee Women
Circle Dancing for Health and Wellbeing
Meditation
Airing and Sharing Ideas
Grief's Journey
Women's Poetry Circle
Traditional Circle Dancing for Women
Buddhist Meditation
Sunday Spirituality Group

Other groups which regularly hire Sophia:

C. G. Jung Society of SA meets on first Fridays each month, 7.30pm to 10.30pm, from March to December. Starts 2/3

For more info see: jungsa.org.au

Yoga with Lena Lapinska is on Tuesday nights, 7pm to 8.30pm. Starts 17/1

Breath of Fresh Air (BOFA) meet monthly from 7pm to 10pm on alternating 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Mondays. Starts 15/2

F = Full Fee
C = Concession
MF = Members Full Fee
MC = Members Concession

MONDAY

Around the Kitchen Table 001

Aunty Edith Rigney & Trish Fairley

Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal women meet to share stories and time together. We gather either for a meal in the evening or for morning tea. Bring some food to share.
Monday 13/2, 5/11, 6.00pm-9.00pm
Friday 25/5, 31/8, 10.30am-12.30pm

Cost: Gold coins
Women

TUESDAY

Sophia Singers 337

Glenyce Durdin

Sophia Singers women's choir is a place to have positive, fun musical experience that builds skill, confidence and opportunity for performance. Enquires: Glenyce 8278 5560
Offered in 4 blocks: 7/2-3/4; 24/4-3/7; 21/8-11/9; 2/10-4/12
Tuesday 4.00pm-6.00pm
Cost: $5 per session
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.
Tuesday 21/2, 20/3, 17/4, 15/5, 19/6, 17/7, 21/8, 18/9, 16/10, 20/11, 10.30am-12.30pm.

Cost: Gold coins.
Women

Reading Feminist Liberation Theologies 218

Angela Moloney

All you need to bring is an eagerness to discover how God-Talk that begins with women's experiences changes how we understand ourselves, the world and the sacred. This year we have agreed to read Elizabeth Johnson's book Quest for the Living God. New members are welcome!
Tuesday 28/2, 27/3, 24/4, 22/5, 26/6, 24/7, 28/8, 25/9, 23/10, 27/11, 10.30am -12.00pm

Cost: Gold coins.
Women

InterPlay: Connect, Play, Create 221

Trish Fairley

This monthly class is fun, creative and playful. Using the improvisational tools of InterPlay we move our bodies, tell stories, use our voices and create stillness. It's a great way to connect with others, live more lightly and experience grace.
Tuesday 21/2, 20/3, 17/4, 15/5, 19/6, 17/7, 21/8, 18/9, 16/10, 20/11, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Cost: F$10, C$8 per session

Women & men

Grow Your Own Food & Save the Earth 313

Estelle Gobbett

New-comers are welcome to join this enthusiastic group who share the joys and frustrations of growing food in changing climatic conditions. Visits to gardens alternate with sessions of sharing information and experience.
Tuesday 28/2, 27/3, 24/4, 22/5, 26/6, 24/7, 28/8, 25/9, 23/10, 27/11, 2.00pm-4.00pm

Cost: Gold coins
Women & men

WEDNESDAY

English Classes for Refugee Women 187

These classes provide English teaching for refugee women or other women not able to access other classes. Supportive tuition, plus child minding, with some transport available. Weekly lessons during school terms.

Begins: 8/2, 10.30am-12.30pm

Women

NOTE: Volunteer drivers with own car are always required. If you are interested please contact Sophia, 8373 3781. Drivers are reimbursed for their petrol and need to be available between 9.30am and 1.30pm on a Wednesday, one or two times per term.

People interested in being a tutor are also welcome to contact Sophia.

Circle Dancing for Health & Wellbeing 263

Marisa Ala Dea

A low-impact, joyful form of exercise, Circle Dance combines easy to learn dance steps and movements with uplifting music from around the world. All women welcome, especially beginners. Weekly during school terms.
Wednesdays, 1.30pm-3.00pm, begins 1/2
Cost: F$12, C$9, MF$10, MC$8
Women

Meditation 298

Angela Moloney & Fiona Johnston

Do you sometimes long for silence, quiet rest, a time to be still? Come to Wednesday weekly meditation at Sophia.

Begins: 8/2, last session 12/12, 5.15pm-6.00pm

Gold coins.

Women & men

THURSDAY

Airing & Sharing Ideas 229

Julie Ireland

This discussion group explores and shares ideas, values and dilemmas. The topics are chosen by the group using the Sophia Library as a resource.
Thursday 16/2, 15/3, 19/4, 17/5, 21/6, 19/7, 16/8, 20/9, 18/10, 15/11, 11.15am-12.45pm
Cost: Gold coins
Women

Grief’s Journey 320

Carolyn & Charmaine

Grief’s Journey is a support group for young (under 50) widows and widowers. The group aims to provide people with support following the loss of a partner in a nurturing environment of shared experience and understanding.
Thursday 1/3, 3/5, 5/7, 6/9, 1/11, 7.00pm-9.00pm
Cost: Gold coins
Women & men

SATURDAY

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Judith Haines

The Women’s Poetry Circle is a supportive group of women poets who meet to share their poetry, develop writing skills, experiment with style and enjoy a creative group process. The format includes writing workshops and guest readers.
Saturday 11/2, 14/4, 9/6, 11/8, 13/10, 8/12, 2.00pm-4.00pm
Gold coins
Women

Traditional Circle Dancing for Women 011

Lyn Porter

Dancing in a circle is one of the oldest ways people celebrate community and togetherness; life, love, the seasons and work. Modern circle dance evolved from the Findhorn Foundation in Scotland. It has a certain attitude of attention, awareness and respect that distinguishes it from traditional folk dance. The dances are easy to learn, instinctive and thoroughly explained. The group is friendly, welcoming and supportive.
Saturday 18/2, 17/3, 21/4, 19/5, 16/6, 21/7, 18/8, 15/9, 20/10, 17/11, 3.00pm-5.00pm
F$12, C$9, MF$10, MC$8
Women

SUNDAY

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. Contact: Celia 8352 3471
Sunday 12/2, 11/3, 15/4, 13/5, 10/6, 15/7, 12/8, 9/9, 14/10, 11/11, 9/12, 9.00am-12.00pm
Cost: $3 per session
Women & men

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