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Origins Centre Update 2nd September 2020
CHANGING TIMES
Both Steve and Timbo will be leaving OC soon for new adventures. Thank you both so much for all your help. I’m sure we will meet from time to time.
Melinda, Scott and Kip are staying to practice, study, create and help. There is now definitely room for two or three more people in the accommodation units. We are looking for at least a 3 or 4 month stay for anyone with a sense of harmony with Origins and all we do. Please contact Origins office: origins@iinet.net.au
ENVIRONMENT
Our careful culture, plus just enough rainfall, have almost filled all the tanks. Sholto and Kip keep on working the hill, managing and encouraging. It is a very beautiful place.
Feral animals and plants really do take careful thought and action. Local rabbit populations seem to be falling due to the efforts of biosecurity.
IMAGINATION AND PRACTICE
The intro course is finished, and it has inspired further thought and question. The next stage will be a little more involved with more home practice between sessions. New sessions are on the 4th Sunday of each month – Sept, Oct and Nov. and will be held at Coorain, and on Zoom. They will run from 9am to 12 noon followed by a potluck lunch. Melinda will coordinate this course. Please contact her: m.tupling@gmail.com
AUDIT
It is that time again! Sondra and Anne have the accounts in order for our friend Richard. We are all very grateful that Richard does this important service pro bono, it contributes greatly to our viability.
POTTERY
Pottery program runs Mondays and Tuesdays. There is room for new beginners or experienced people. Each class includes a mindfulness session. We have a children's class on Mondays, and hoping to start another on Tuesdays. Contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
PRIVATE RETREAT
Bookings can be made for the 3 self-contained spaces attached to Coorain; Tushita, the Studio and Lighthouse. Contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
PATREON
Another stage of uploaded podcasts has began. Scott and Chime reckon another few weeks and we will be all ready to go. We need volunteers who would like to be involved in interviewing, reading, or recitals. Please do get in touch and we can talk. Contact Chime via the OC office.
BACK OF HOUSE
Admin and maintenance is supported by our on-line services, when you use any service regularly please support it when you can – either through bank transfers or PayPal. Although support is needed by so many groups, when people give steady support to chosen services it creates security and confidence. Thanks to all involved!
WISH LIST
Tablet to be used for online services in the rotunda. It should be fairly recent, have a good camera, and a good microphone. It also needs to have a network port (or a network adaptor). This will add a lot of security to our online service. Please contact Melinda: m.tupling@gmail.com
THANKS
- Millie for a complete clean of the rotunda, especially with it being used for more events now
- Jarrad for getting maintenance up to speed. The work-shed is a new place!
- Halcian, Deb, and Kim for beads
- To all those who have supported the nuns, a big thank you! Your donations come from near and far
- Akira for his work at Coorain.
CURRENT PROGRAM AND UPCOMING EVENTS
MINDFULNESS
Online on Zoom and live attendance
Tuesdays: 10am – 10:40am with Melinda.
Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:40am - response to questions, plus setting up with Chime.
NOTE: The next 3 sessions with Chime will be held on Friday (not Thursday), same times.
Local people are most welcome to come and join the sessions. We ask that you please bring your own meditation mat and cushion.
KINDY - 9th September at Origins (and every second Wednesday thereafter).
We will have a potluck barbie and soup…we will celebrate as usual in the rotunda. There will be a campfire, please do join us! Contact Anne origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER RETREAT AT ORIGINS - 12th to 19th September at Origins Centre.
Physical and zoom attendance. To enquire or enrol contact Melinda: m.tupling@gmail.com
First session Saturday 12th at 3pm – 4:30pm. Last session Saturday 19th 9:30 – 11:00am.
Zoom orientation Friday 11th at 4:00 – 5:00pm.
This retreat will expand the practice of setting up.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND at Coorain - 10th & 11th October
Live and on Zoom. Anne will conduct this course.
Saturday 10th 9:30 – 11:00am and 3:30 – 5:00pm
Sunday 11th 9:30 – 11:00am
A maximum of 9 people can attend in person - please contact Anne to register: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
CHAINSAW COURSE - 10th & 11th October
By special appointment only. Course conducted by Andrew Cameron, who is a safety expert of long standing. Please contact Chime via Origins.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND at Origins Centre - 14th & 15th November
Live and on Zoom.
Sat 14th: 9.30 - 11am, and 2 - 4pm
Sun 15th: 9.30 - 11am
Maximum physical attendance 12 people. Contact Origins: origins@iinet.net.au
Donations: We are a charitable organization and your donations make the difference! If you would like to support us financially, our bank details are:
Origins Centre
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10017993
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
GOVERNANCE
The Origins Committee of Management has full responsibility for all administration, management, landcare, finance, maintenance, media and teaching at OC and Coorain. The responsibility is represented on-site by committee members or on-site duty managers. Many friends help. OC is a registered, charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services, land and infrastructure on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers and supported by core paid work.
Present: Shavi Klaphake, Chime Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Sholto Spradbury, Anne-Marie Lapinski and Sondra Noonan
Guests: Melinda Tupling, Kip Cameron, Millie
Apologies: Marissa Stern
Treasury: as at 31st August 2020.
Origins: $12 999.66
Back of House: $4945.52
Move to accept: Sholto Seconded: Anne-Marie
Next meeting: September 30th 2020 - 1.30pm at Coorain
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
CHANGING TIMES
Both Steve and Timbo will be leaving OC soon for new adventures. Thank you both so much for all your help. I’m sure we will meet from time to time.
Melinda, Scott and Kip are staying to practice, study, create and help. There is now definitely room for two or three more people in the accommodation units. We are looking for at least a 3 or 4 month stay for anyone with a sense of harmony with Origins and all we do. Please contact Origins office: origins@iinet.net.au
ENVIRONMENT
Our careful culture, plus just enough rainfall, have almost filled all the tanks. Sholto and Kip keep on working the hill, managing and encouraging. It is a very beautiful place.
Feral animals and plants really do take careful thought and action. Local rabbit populations seem to be falling due to the efforts of biosecurity.
IMAGINATION AND PRACTICE
The intro course is finished, and it has inspired further thought and question. The next stage will be a little more involved with more home practice between sessions. New sessions are on the 4th Sunday of each month – Sept, Oct and Nov. and will be held at Coorain, and on Zoom. They will run from 9am to 12 noon followed by a potluck lunch. Melinda will coordinate this course. Please contact her: m.tupling@gmail.com
AUDIT
It is that time again! Sondra and Anne have the accounts in order for our friend Richard. We are all very grateful that Richard does this important service pro bono, it contributes greatly to our viability.
POTTERY
Pottery program runs Mondays and Tuesdays. There is room for new beginners or experienced people. Each class includes a mindfulness session. We have a children's class on Mondays, and hoping to start another on Tuesdays. Contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
PRIVATE RETREAT
Bookings can be made for the 3 self-contained spaces attached to Coorain; Tushita, the Studio and Lighthouse. Contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
PATREON
Another stage of uploaded podcasts has began. Scott and Chime reckon another few weeks and we will be all ready to go. We need volunteers who would like to be involved in interviewing, reading, or recitals. Please do get in touch and we can talk. Contact Chime via the OC office.
BACK OF HOUSE
Admin and maintenance is supported by our on-line services, when you use any service regularly please support it when you can – either through bank transfers or PayPal. Although support is needed by so many groups, when people give steady support to chosen services it creates security and confidence. Thanks to all involved!
WISH LIST
Tablet to be used for online services in the rotunda. It should be fairly recent, have a good camera, and a good microphone. It also needs to have a network port (or a network adaptor). This will add a lot of security to our online service. Please contact Melinda: m.tupling@gmail.com
THANKS
- Millie for a complete clean of the rotunda, especially with it being used for more events now
- Jarrad for getting maintenance up to speed. The work-shed is a new place!
- Halcian, Deb, and Kim for beads
- To all those who have supported the nuns, a big thank you! Your donations come from near and far
- Akira for his work at Coorain.
CURRENT PROGRAM AND UPCOMING EVENTS
MINDFULNESS
Online on Zoom and live attendance
Tuesdays: 10am – 10:40am with Melinda.
Thursdays: 9:30 - 10:40am - response to questions, plus setting up with Chime.
NOTE: The next 3 sessions with Chime will be held on Friday (not Thursday), same times.
Local people are most welcome to come and join the sessions. We ask that you please bring your own meditation mat and cushion.
KINDY - 9th September at Origins (and every second Wednesday thereafter).
We will have a potluck barbie and soup…we will celebrate as usual in the rotunda. There will be a campfire, please do join us! Contact Anne origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
SEPTEMBER RETREAT AT ORIGINS - 12th to 19th September at Origins Centre.
Physical and zoom attendance. To enquire or enrol contact Melinda: m.tupling@gmail.com
First session Saturday 12th at 3pm – 4:30pm. Last session Saturday 19th 9:30 – 11:00am.
Zoom orientation Friday 11th at 4:00 – 5:00pm.
This retreat will expand the practice of setting up.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND at Coorain - 10th & 11th October
Live and on Zoom. Anne will conduct this course.
Saturday 10th 9:30 – 11:00am and 3:30 – 5:00pm
Sunday 11th 9:30 – 11:00am
A maximum of 9 people can attend in person - please contact Anne to register: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
CHAINSAW COURSE - 10th & 11th October
By special appointment only. Course conducted by Andrew Cameron, who is a safety expert of long standing. Please contact Chime via Origins.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND at Origins Centre - 14th & 15th November
Live and on Zoom.
Sat 14th: 9.30 - 11am, and 2 - 4pm
Sun 15th: 9.30 - 11am
Maximum physical attendance 12 people. Contact Origins: origins@iinet.net.au
Donations: We are a charitable organization and your donations make the difference! If you would like to support us financially, our bank details are:
Origins Centre
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10017993
Origins Centre Coorain Account
BSB 066504 Account Number: 10056415
GOVERNANCE
The Origins Committee of Management has full responsibility for all administration, management, landcare, finance, maintenance, media and teaching at OC and Coorain. The responsibility is represented on-site by committee members or on-site duty managers. Many friends help. OC is a registered, charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services, land and infrastructure on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers and supported by core paid work.
Present: Shavi Klaphake, Chime Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Sholto Spradbury, Anne-Marie Lapinski and Sondra Noonan
Guests: Melinda Tupling, Kip Cameron, Millie
Apologies: Marissa Stern
Treasury: as at 31st August 2020.
Origins: $12 999.66
Back of House: $4945.52
Move to accept: Sholto Seconded: Anne-Marie
Next meeting: September 30th 2020 - 1.30pm at Coorain
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
