We are inviting women in their 20's, 30's or 40's who are interested in journeying together to come along to our "blossoming" gatherings. We reflected on and discussed three themes for 2010 and what these mean to us. One theme will be discussed each month for all of us to share in the wisdom that unfolds - these are the three R's that we came up with:
As the rest of the year's themes will be an ongoing progression within the group, we hope you may bring your gifts, talents and wisdom for the group's formation to "be and become".
So bring along your journals, poems, symbols & stories to create a sacred space for the "mystery" to evolve.
First meeting: 17th January 2010 - 14th February 2010 (ongoing dates to be announced)
2:00 p.m. - 4:00pm for afternoon tea
Cost: No Charge
Grove Information Cafe & Naming Day Ritual
An opportunity to meet with Facilitators and other women who attend The Grove, enjoy a "cuppa", ask questions about the program, register for courses and participate in the annual Naming Day Ritual.
Date: Saturday, February 6th
11.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Cost: No charge.
Eckhart Tolle discussion group
Joan Dickson
Every second Wednesday of the month a group of women meet to read and discuss the books of spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle, and to share their own experiences. New members are welcome. Please contact The Grove.
Date: Second Wed. of the month, 1.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m.
February 10th , March 10th, April 14th, May 12th, June 9th
Cost: $20 per session (Members $15)
Meditation at The Grove
Trudy Sebaly
As a way of reconnecting body, mind & spirit a meditation circle will be offered, giving participants the opportunity to experience a moment of oneness unique to themselves. Every week will feature a different way to meditate including the use of animal wisdom cards, crystals and open eye meditation using candle flame.
Dates: Monday evenings 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m.
February 15th 22nd, March 1st, 15th 22nd
Cost: 5 sessions $50 (Members $40) $10 per session
Chronic Conditions Support Group
Veronica Gribble
This is an initial meeting for members interested in being part of a support group for women with chronic health conditions.
Decisions regarding frequency, duration and format of subsequent meetings will be made by the group.
Date: Tuesday, February 16th
10.00 a.m. - 12. 00 p.m.
Cost: Gold coin donation
Circle of Wise Women
Gudrun Markowsky
An informal gathering for women over 55. How do we experience the process of aging, what are the changes we are going through? We will share insights and frustrations, highs and lows of becoming a "Wise Women", guided by gently inviting questions and pointers.
Date: 5 Thursdays 1.30 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
Feb. 18th, March 18th, April 15th , May 20th , June 17th
Cost: $80 for 5 sessions (Members $70)
$20 per session (Members $15)
Film Night at The Grove
Gudrun Markowsky and Rosemary Wealthy
This year we will have six film evenings, with a focus on films with a spiritual or human interest theme. See our website for details. The film will be followed by informal discussion and a light supper.
Date: Tuesday, February 23rd , 22nd April, 16th June
7.00 - 9.30 p.m.
Cost: $12 per session.
The Forgotten Language of Dreams
Marie Watt
This day offers the opportunity to explore the language of the dream through a variety of activities. In this imaginative space feeling can be tapped into, past experiences re-membered, the present enlivened and the future envisaged. Participants will be encouraged to enter into a deeper relationship with dream figures & symbols.
Date: Wednesday, 24th February
10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Cost: $50 (Members $40)
"A Spiritual Autobiography" Reflection Day
Michelle Morris
A day to reflect on your spiritual journey where you will create something to express this journey, followed by sharing with the group. This will provide an opportunity to witness the rich diversity yet deep similarity that are found in each person's experience. The spiritual autobiography can take any form. It can be a collage, dance, poetry, letter; or a paper which includes graphs and pictures. Please bring along any photos or magazines / pictures you think you may want to use. Date: Thursday, 25th February
10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Cost: $50 (Members $40)
Awakening the Dreamer; Changing the Dream
Tathra Street & Rosemary Wealthy
The Changing the Dream Symposium, presented by Be The Change, is a groundbreaking not-for-profit initiative designed as a response to the urgent call of the Amazon Achuar people to "change the dream" of the modern world.
Through group interactions, leading edge information, and inspiring multimedia, participants are inspired to reconnect with their deepest concern for our world, and are empowered to make a difference in accelerating the emergence of an environmentally sustainable, spiritually fulfilling and socially just human presence on the planet.
Designed with the collaboration of some of the finest scientific, indigenous and activist minds in the world, the Symposium explores the current state of our planet from a new perspective, and connects participants with a powerful global movement to reclaim our future.
Date: Thursday, March 4th
10.00 am - 3.30 pm
Cost: $50 (Members $40)
Understanding Change and Loss
Patricia Williams
Change and loss visit all of us from time to time, and we can be affected by them more than we realise. In this session, we will take some time to reflect on what our losses are and become aware of their effect on our whole being. We will then look at some strategies that can help us deal with change and loss in a constructive way. Patricia Williams co-ordinates the Good Grief Programs for Victoria and South Australia.
This session is one of the "Seasons for Growth" programs.
Date: Friday, March 5th
10.00 a.m. - 12 noon
Cost: $20 (Members $15)
The Global Art Project for Peace
Lisa Fam
Since 1994, people from all walks of life and from across the world have participated in the Global Art Project, creating, exhibiting and exchanging art works based on their visions of peace and global community. The mission is simple: to spread world peace by promoting tolerance and non-violence through art.
Come along and express your vision of global unity! We will have fun creating piece of group art that will be displayed in our community and then exchanged with another group during April 2010, joining thousands of other art works circling the globe with messages of peace.
No art experience required. All materials supplied.
Suggested donation of $20 to cover materials, postage and group registration fee.
Register your interest no later than Monday 15th February 2010 by e-mailing
pinklotus23@gmail.com or calling 0422 622 453.
Dates: 3 Wednesdays 10.00 a.m. - 12.00 p.m.
March 10th, 17th, 24th
Cost: $20 to cover materials
"Reflect, Rebalance, Refocus"
Rosemary Wealthy
We are often so busy managing our daily lives that we seldom make time to reflect on where we are in our life journey, and where we want to be. This program invites participants to reflect on their life as it is at present, identify changes they wish to make, create a vision for their future, and set specific goals and action plans for turning the vision into reality. There will be a particular emphasis on exploring the place of spirituality in one's life.
Themes for the three sessions are: "Where am I?" "Where do I want to be?" "How will I get there?"
Dates: 3 Thursdays 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m.
March 11th, 18th, 25th
Cost: $90 (Members $80)
"Come into the Silence" - A day of silence at The Grove
Silence happens not only when the words stop but when the mind and heart are still enough to listen deeply to the word beyond words - to the quiet language of the souls. In silence you can "lose yourself in being" (Noel Davis) and be surprised by the clarity that arises from within.
Maximum of 6 participants.
Date: Tuesday March 16th
10.00 a.m. - 3.00 p.m.
Cost: $50 (Members $40)
The Powers of the Universe
Pat Long
"The Powers of the Universe" is a series of ten films created by Brian Swimme, who is at the forefront of the "New Cosmology" movement.
"Cosmology is a wisdom tradition drawing upon not just science but religion, art and philosophy." (B. Swimme)
In 2009 Pat Long presented the first 5 of these spectacular films, and in 2010 she will present the second five.
Brian explores the wonders of the "Story of the Universe" through image and word. After each showing there will be time for a discussion, drawing and journaling.
Dates: 5 Tuesday evenings 7.30 p.m. - 9.30 p.m.
March 16th & 23rd, April 13th & 20th, May 18th
Cost: $12 flat rate for each evening
Autumn Ritual
Gudrun Markowsky
We celebrate the Autumn Equinox, a time when we look in both directions and experience the balance of opposites.
Date: Saturday March 20th 8.00 p.m.
Cost: Voluntary donation
