Regular Activities
Contents
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Around the Kitchen Table
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Women Writing
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Reading Feminist Liberation Theologies
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InterPlay
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Grow Your Own Food and Save the Earth
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English Classes for Refugee Women
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Circle Dancing for Health and Wellbeing
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Meditation
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Airing and Sharing Ideas
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Grief's Journey
- Sophia Women Artists Network (SWAN)
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Women's Poetry Circle
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Saturday Circle Dance
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Buddhist Meditation
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Sunday Spirituality Group
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Dances of Praise: ***cancelled for remainder of 2010***
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 5/3
Yoga with Lena Lapinski is on Tuesday nights, 7pm to 8.30pm. Starts 9/2
Breath of Fresh Air (BOFA) meet monthly from 7pm to 10pm on alternating 3rd Wednesdays and 3rd Mondays. Starts 20/1
F = Full Fee
C = Concession
MF = Members Full Fee
MC = Members Concession
MONDAY
Around the Kitchen Table 001
***Please note that the times for this group have changed.***
Next gathering is on Friday 27th August, 10.30am-12.30
Indigenous and non-Indigenous women meet to share our cultures. We gather for a meal and conversation. Bring food to share.
Women
TUESDAY
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: 16/2, 16/3, 20/4, 18/5, 15/6, 20/7, 17/8, 21/9, 19/10, 16/11, 10.30am-12.30pm (this is the correct time).
Women
Gold coins.
Reading Feminist Liberation Theologies 218
Angela Moloney
This is an open group. New members are welcome! All you need to bring is an eagerness to see how talking about the Divine Mystery, ourselves and the world changes when we begin with women’s lived experiences.
Tuesday: 23/2, 23/3, 27/4, 25/5, 22/6, 27/7, 24/8, 28/9, 26/10, 23/11, 10.30am-12.00pm, Women
Gold coins
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.
Tuesday: 16/2, 16/3, 20/4, 18/5, 5/6, 20/7, 17/8, 21/9, 19/10, 16/11, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Women and men
Cost: $8 per session.
Grow Your Own Food &Save the Earth 313
Estelle Gobbett
Feeling overwhelmed by the unprecedented challenges of climate change, oil shortage and rising food prices? By sharing our experience and learning how others have coped with similar threats, we can lift our spirits and act to make a difference. Tuesday: 23/2, 23/3, 27/4, 25/5, 22/6, 27/7, 24/8, 28/9, 26/10, 23/11, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Women and men
Gold Coins.
WEDNESDAY
English Classes for Refugee Women 187
Nadeya Maystrenko
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; not during Ramadan.
Begins: 3/2, 10.30am-12.30pm, Women
NOTE: Volunteer drivers with own car are urgently 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.
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. Every week during school terms. In summer, if the forecast temperature is 35 or over the class will not run.
Begins: 3/2, 1.30pm-3.00pm, Women
F$12, C$10, MF$9, MC$8
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: 3/2, 5.15pm-6.00pm, Women and men
Gold coins.
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.
18/2, 18/3, 15/4, 20/5, 17/6, 15/7, 19/8, 16/9, 14/10, 18/11, 11.15am-12.45pm, Women
Gold coins.
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.
4/3, 6/5, 1/7, 2/9, 4/11, 7.00pm-9.00pm, Women and men
Gold coins.
Sophia Women Artists Network (SWAN) 321
Liz Hetzel
Gatherings of women visual artists will occur throughout the year, providing opportunities for creative conversations, networking, sharing, inspiring, collaborating and exploring our artistic journeys together.
For more information contact Sophia.
Thurs 25/3, 13/5, 24/6, 7.30-9.30pm, Women
Dates for later in the year to be advised.
Gold coins.
SATURDAY
Women’s Poetry Circle 007
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.
13/2, 10/4, 12/6, 14/8, 16/10, 11/12, 2.00pm-4.00pm, Women
Gold coins.
Saturday Circle Dance 011
Frances Passingham
Come and learn dances and stories from other cultures, be part of a supportive community with other women and let go of stress. The basic steps are easy and instinctive and the dances are thoroughly explained. No experience necessary.
20/2, 27/3, 17/4, 22/5, 12/6, 17/7, 21/8, 18/9, 16/10, 20/11, 3.00pm-5.00pm, Women
F$12, C$9, MF$10, MC$8
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
10/1, 14/2, 14/3, 11/4, 9/5, 13/6, 11/7, 8/8, 12/9, 10/10, 14/11, 12/12, 9.00am-12noon, Women and men
$6 per session
Sunday Spirituality Group 018
Celia Karpfen
This group meets monthly on the third Sunday. The rituals reflect Sophia’s feminist spirituality and honour our inner and outer life journeys. The first gathering of each new season will be a Seasonal Ritual. We welcome visitors or regular participants.
21/2, 21/3, 18/4, 16/5, 20/6, 18/7, 15/8, 19/9, 17/10, 21/11, 19/12, 10.15am-11.30am, Women and men
Gold coins.
Dances of Praise 245 *** Cancelled for remainderof 2010***
Marisa Ala Dea
We gather at the end of each season to dance our gratitude and joy for the wondrous Gift of Life and to offer our praise and devotion for the sacredness from which it springs. Please bring food to share if you would like to stay for lunch.
11.30am-1.00pm, Women and men
F$12, C$10, MF$9, MC$8