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Origins Centre Update 11th November 2020
SPRING PICNIC - 15th November
We are opening more and want to celebrate with you! Kids are very welcome!
It has been a long time since we could easily meet together at Origins and we really look forward to sharing time, food and friendship. You can also catch up on all that’s in the works here. 2021 is looking to be an interesting year. There will also be a raffle with great prizes. All funds go to Origins. Bring a plate of food to share if you like.
ENVIRONMENT
Well, it IS spring and so everything is growing! Thankfully, there is water enough so far. The hill is being managed as well as we can, in spite of new, very invasive weeds like cleavers weed (gallium aparine). We have now cleared the firebreaks for the season ahead. Thank you enviro workers!!
CURATED PROGRAM
We now have four dedicated curators, one for each of four weeks per month. The idea of this is to strengthen the power of our own networks rather than to advertise for users. This way, our events build community more directly.
Friends who regularly use Origins for their retreats will be prioritised. We very much welcome you and we’ll consider our program around your needs.
SCOTT: THE ARTS - 1st weekend of each month
On the first weekend of every month, Scott will curate a selection of workshops, retreats and performances, centred around the arts. Each weekend will focus on a different art form or creative practise including; painting, pottery, music, poetry, imagination based practise and more. Expressions of interest to scott.origins@gmail.com
CHIM : MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION - 2nd weekend
The ‘Setting up of Mindfulness’ is the root exercise that lays a foundation for meditation for those that want to meditate. ‘Setting Up’ is very supportive of mental health.
MELINDA: HEALTH AND WELLBEING - 3rd weekend
Nourish: Health & Wellbeing Weekends & Retreats
On the third weekend of every month, Melinda will curate a variety of health and wellbeing modalities which are aligned with the Origins Centres values, with a high focus on supporting local South-West practitioners to deliver workshops and retreats, attracting participants locally and from the city.
KIP: MINDFULNESS AND NATURE - 4th weekend
On the fourth weekend of every month, Kip will curate a variety of nature based workshops which are aligned with the Origins Centres values. The intent is to attract local South-West practitioners from fields such as environmental activism, deep ecology, conservation and Indigenous culture.
If you are making a general inquiry about running your own course at Origins, please email the office: origins@iinet.net.au
DUTY MANAGERS
We do need people to attend as duty managers each weekend (in 2021). There are general duties, mainly helping those attending a course and assigning jobs - we will guide you through it, of course. It’s a great opportunity to get training and exposure to skills.
If you can help any of the time or regularly , it would really help us ensure the best service and a hassle free environment. Please contact Chim: chimshore20@gmail.com The duty manager can attend the courses they look after.
ONLINE
We now have our own dedicated device for the Rotunda! Our online services continue in 2021 with coverage of courses, particularly mindfulness.
Tuesday and Friday mindfulness will continue to be streamed on our fb page. We’ll keep you informed.
FAMILY RETREAT and PEACE PAGODA DAY - 3rd to 6th of December
Are you interested in providing an activity for the Family Retreat? Perhaps you are a storyteller? Want to do art or craft? Please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
If you can bring flower petals to the Peace Pagoda Day (6th), that would be great!
ONSITE KINESIOLOGY SESSIONS with Melinda
Kinesiology is a natural health modality which holistically works on the broad human condition. For enquiries please contact Melinda: m.tupling@gmail.com or mob: 0449 290 050
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 25th November at 1.30pm at Origins Centre
We have a working bee in the morning from 10am (or earlier!), followed by a potluck lunch at 12:30pm, then the meeting at 1:30pm. You are most welcome; it’s a good social day with a chance to discuss ideas and give Origins a scrub up.
HISTORY BOOKS are now available by donation. The current book goes from our inception until 2004. A second edition, from 2004 until now, is in the works. Please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
INCENSE
We have a new shipment of incense made by Jigme Tsarong in Kalimpong. All income from sales goes to the Nuns of the Karmapa. Please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS SEASON
Our last event is a Kindy on December 16th, we then close until February.
The first Kindy of 2021 will be on Wednesday February the 10th. Our first committee meeting meeting of 2021 will be on February the 3rd. Someone will always be on duty at the centre.
NEEDS
- High quality metal grass rake (fan shaped).
- Good heavy rope lengths
- A big wooden toy box with a lid.
THANKS
- To our residents for offering to curate.
- Anne Marie for a curtain to cover the dishes.
- John and Miranda for their weekly donation.
Would you like to support OC regularly? It certainly helps.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ORIGINS
MINDFULNESS
Online on Zoom and live attendance
Tuesdays: 8.30am with Melinda.
Fridays: 8am - response to questions, plus setting up with Chime.
Local people are most welcome to come and join the sessions. We ask that you please bring your own meditation mat and cushion.
KINDY - 18th November, 2nd & 16th December. 10am – 2pm.
With potluck lunch. Contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
YOGA with Beth - every Monday at 10am in the rotunda. By donation to Days for Girls.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND at Origins Centre - 14th & 15th November
On Zoom (attendance in person is fully booked)
Sat 14th: 9.30 - 11am, and 2 - 4pm * Please note the earlier start time for the afternoon session
Sun 15th: 9.30 - 11am
For zoom registration, please contact Melinda - m.tupling@gmail.com
The centre is not yet open for accommodation.
SPRING PICNIC - 15th November -3pm
This is our first social occasion for ages, so come along and bring a friend! Picnic from 3pm to 5pm, feel free to bring some food to share. From 5pm - 7pm there will be live music performances in the rotunda. Hope to see you there!
FAMILY RETREAT - 3rd to 6th December
Kindy, drama, stories, games - and lots more!
For enquiries please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
PEACE PAGODA CELEBRATION - Sunday 6th December 10am – 12 noon.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND WITH CHIME - 12th & 13th December
Saturday 12th: 9:30 – 11am and 3 – 4:30pm
Sunday 13th: 9:30 – 11am
For accommodation enquiries, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
People may attend by ZOOM, contact Melinda: melinda.tupling.origins@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AT COORAIN
Pottery with Anne: Each Monday after school for kids.
Each Tuesday for adults 9:30 – 11am. And 1:30 – 3:30pm. Contact Anne origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AT YOGA MOVES - SHENTON PARK
28th November - 3.30 to 4.30pm: talk on Imagination in Practice
29th November- 10am: Wongkur of 21 Taras
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: Chime Shore, Sholto Spradbury, Rosemary Kelly, Shavi Klaphake, Anne Clark, Anne-Marie Lapinksi and Sondra Noonan
Guests: Scott, Melinda and Kip
Apologies: Marissa Stern
Treasury: OC balance to 31.10.20 - $11628.44
Back of House balance to 31.10.20 - $3747.27
Move to accept: Anne Seconded: Rosemary
Notice of Annual General Meeting: 25th of November 1.30pm at Origins Centre.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
SPRING PICNIC - 15th November
We are opening more and want to celebrate with you! Kids are very welcome!
It has been a long time since we could easily meet together at Origins and we really look forward to sharing time, food and friendship. You can also catch up on all that’s in the works here. 2021 is looking to be an interesting year. There will also be a raffle with great prizes. All funds go to Origins. Bring a plate of food to share if you like.
ENVIRONMENT
Well, it IS spring and so everything is growing! Thankfully, there is water enough so far. The hill is being managed as well as we can, in spite of new, very invasive weeds like cleavers weed (gallium aparine). We have now cleared the firebreaks for the season ahead. Thank you enviro workers!!
CURATED PROGRAM
We now have four dedicated curators, one for each of four weeks per month. The idea of this is to strengthen the power of our own networks rather than to advertise for users. This way, our events build community more directly.
Friends who regularly use Origins for their retreats will be prioritised. We very much welcome you and we’ll consider our program around your needs.
SCOTT: THE ARTS - 1st weekend of each month
On the first weekend of every month, Scott will curate a selection of workshops, retreats and performances, centred around the arts. Each weekend will focus on a different art form or creative practise including; painting, pottery, music, poetry, imagination based practise and more. Expressions of interest to scott.origins@gmail.com
CHIM : MINDFULNESS AND MEDITATION - 2nd weekend
The ‘Setting up of Mindfulness’ is the root exercise that lays a foundation for meditation for those that want to meditate. ‘Setting Up’ is very supportive of mental health.
MELINDA: HEALTH AND WELLBEING - 3rd weekend
Nourish: Health & Wellbeing Weekends & Retreats
On the third weekend of every month, Melinda will curate a variety of health and wellbeing modalities which are aligned with the Origins Centres values, with a high focus on supporting local South-West practitioners to deliver workshops and retreats, attracting participants locally and from the city.
KIP: MINDFULNESS AND NATURE - 4th weekend
On the fourth weekend of every month, Kip will curate a variety of nature based workshops which are aligned with the Origins Centres values. The intent is to attract local South-West practitioners from fields such as environmental activism, deep ecology, conservation and Indigenous culture.
If you are making a general inquiry about running your own course at Origins, please email the office: origins@iinet.net.au
DUTY MANAGERS
We do need people to attend as duty managers each weekend (in 2021). There are general duties, mainly helping those attending a course and assigning jobs - we will guide you through it, of course. It’s a great opportunity to get training and exposure to skills.
If you can help any of the time or regularly , it would really help us ensure the best service and a hassle free environment. Please contact Chim: chimshore20@gmail.com The duty manager can attend the courses they look after.
ONLINE
We now have our own dedicated device for the Rotunda! Our online services continue in 2021 with coverage of courses, particularly mindfulness.
Tuesday and Friday mindfulness will continue to be streamed on our fb page. We’ll keep you informed.
FAMILY RETREAT and PEACE PAGODA DAY - 3rd to 6th of December
Are you interested in providing an activity for the Family Retreat? Perhaps you are a storyteller? Want to do art or craft? Please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
If you can bring flower petals to the Peace Pagoda Day (6th), that would be great!
ONSITE KINESIOLOGY SESSIONS with Melinda
Kinesiology is a natural health modality which holistically works on the broad human condition. For enquiries please contact Melinda: m.tupling@gmail.com or mob: 0449 290 050
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING - 25th November at 1.30pm at Origins Centre
We have a working bee in the morning from 10am (or earlier!), followed by a potluck lunch at 12:30pm, then the meeting at 1:30pm. You are most welcome; it’s a good social day with a chance to discuss ideas and give Origins a scrub up.
HISTORY BOOKS are now available by donation. The current book goes from our inception until 2004. A second edition, from 2004 until now, is in the works. Please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
INCENSE
We have a new shipment of incense made by Jigme Tsarong in Kalimpong. All income from sales goes to the Nuns of the Karmapa. Please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
CHRISTMAS SEASON
Our last event is a Kindy on December 16th, we then close until February.
The first Kindy of 2021 will be on Wednesday February the 10th. Our first committee meeting meeting of 2021 will be on February the 3rd. Someone will always be on duty at the centre.
NEEDS
- High quality metal grass rake (fan shaped).
- Good heavy rope lengths
- A big wooden toy box with a lid.
THANKS
- To our residents for offering to curate.
- Anne Marie for a curtain to cover the dishes.
- John and Miranda for their weekly donation.
Would you like to support OC regularly? It certainly helps.
UPCOMING EVENTS AT ORIGINS
MINDFULNESS
Online on Zoom and live attendance
Tuesdays: 8.30am with Melinda.
Fridays: 8am - response to questions, plus setting up with Chime.
Local people are most welcome to come and join the sessions. We ask that you please bring your own meditation mat and cushion.
KINDY - 18th November, 2nd & 16th December. 10am – 2pm.
With potluck lunch. Contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
YOGA with Beth - every Monday at 10am in the rotunda. By donation to Days for Girls.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND at Origins Centre - 14th & 15th November
On Zoom (attendance in person is fully booked)
Sat 14th: 9.30 - 11am, and 2 - 4pm * Please note the earlier start time for the afternoon session
Sun 15th: 9.30 - 11am
For zoom registration, please contact Melinda - m.tupling@gmail.com
The centre is not yet open for accommodation.
SPRING PICNIC - 15th November -3pm
This is our first social occasion for ages, so come along and bring a friend! Picnic from 3pm to 5pm, feel free to bring some food to share. From 5pm - 7pm there will be live music performances in the rotunda. Hope to see you there!
FAMILY RETREAT - 3rd to 6th December
Kindy, drama, stories, games - and lots more!
For enquiries please contact Anne: origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
PEACE PAGODA CELEBRATION - Sunday 6th December 10am – 12 noon.
MINDFULNESS WEEKEND WITH CHIME - 12th & 13th December
Saturday 12th: 9:30 – 11am and 3 – 4:30pm
Sunday 13th: 9:30 – 11am
For accommodation enquiries, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
People may attend by ZOOM, contact Melinda: melinda.tupling.origins@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AT COORAIN
Pottery with Anne: Each Monday after school for kids.
Each Tuesday for adults 9:30 – 11am. And 1:30 – 3:30pm. Contact Anne origins.centre.coorain@gmail.com
UPCOMING EVENTS AT YOGA MOVES - SHENTON PARK
28th November - 3.30 to 4.30pm: talk on Imagination in Practice
29th November- 10am: Wongkur of 21 Taras
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: Chime Shore, Sholto Spradbury, Rosemary Kelly, Shavi Klaphake, Anne Clark, Anne-Marie Lapinksi and Sondra Noonan
Guests: Scott, Melinda and Kip
Apologies: Marissa Stern
Treasury: OC balance to 31.10.20 - $11628.44
Back of House balance to 31.10.20 - $3747.27
Move to accept: Anne Seconded: Rosemary
Notice of Annual General Meeting: 25th of November 1.30pm at Origins Centre.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
