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Origins Centre Update 11 April 2018
Classical Indian Concert with Vinod Prasanna
Please join us 5.30pm Sat 21 April at the Origins Centre Rotunda for an evening of soulful Indian classical music with bansuri virtuoso, Vinod Prasanna (Melbourne) - originally from Varnasi, India. Born into one of India’s greatest flute-playing families, award-winning bansuri (flute) virtuoso Vinod Prasanna shines as an outstanding performer of authentic traditional and contemporary Indian music. Vinod’s emotive melodies, exquisite improvisations and divine flute song distinguish his performance of Indian classical, world and meditation music.
Please bring a plate to share & a donation for entry.
www.bansuri.com.au / For more information please contact: Aarti 0432 035 459
Fire Policy
There having major developments in fire mitigation through DFES (Department of Fire and Emergency Services) along the Balingup Brook. An access route for DFES personnel is being built. By sticking to high ground north of the Bibbulmun track and using Origins' driveway and firebreak, most of the Bibb track will be untouched. Our fire evacuation plan will be displayed more clearly and we are investigating an early warning system. We have also been improving safety around the entrance bridge. All guests will be introduced to our fire response plan and signage as part of their 'meet and greet.' During fire season all cars will be parked facing toward the escape route. In addition, all necessary documents and belongings will be kept ready to move. It's important for all guests to realize who is on-duty and who to call for back up in case of an emergency.
Accommodation Note
No one can stay at Origins without a capable person on-duty roster or a capable caretaker on site. This is a 'duty of care' matter which we must fulfill.
Current Work and Activity Schedule
Tuesdays and Wednesdays work takes place at Origins from 8am until 4pm. On Thursdays work takes place from 8am until 12 noon. Work includes Maintenance and Landcare. On Wednesdays there's also fortnightly Kindy, fortnightly committee meetings and weekly potluck lunches at 12.30. All welcome to volunteer with work or join in activities and potluck!
Mindfulness
For now, we will offer Mindfulness from 9am until 9.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays, usually with Chime or Anne.
Bat Night
'Batty about Bats' at the Balingup 'Bat Night.' Yvonne and Reto are hosting a fun and educational program on Wednesday 16 May, including:
Batty Kindy from 10:30am to 11:30am
Batty kids craft activities at 4pm and Best Bat costume competition
Bat talk & info walk at 5:30pm
Bibbulmun Rest Shelter
On our property, right next to the track is a sheltered bench for walkers built by Frank. Sholto and Chim are weeding and regenerating the area. It is thought to paint the whole shelter a dark colour and install sign giving our current details.
Water
We are currently engaged in filling all the top tanks and linking the amenities and cottage to gravity feed them from the top. This will mean water pressure if the electrics go out.
Coorain Weekend
This months' Coorain Weekend is 21 & 22 April continuing the theme of Maitreya. Class is 9.30 Sat and 10am Sun including Wongkur. The Balingup Small Farm Field Day taking place Sat 21 April will make access to Lukis St. difficult. Please come Friday or early Saturday if possible. It will be best to park at Origins and walk up to Coorain. Please bring pens and notebooks.
Office Phone
Messages left on the office phone are checked weekdays but only returned Wednesday and Friday mornings, unless urgent. Emails are constantly attended to and are a preferred method of communication at this time, thank you.
Upcoming Events:
14 & 15 April ~ Metta and Nature with Ian
18 April ~ Kindy 10am in the Rotunda
21 April ~ Classical Indian Concert with Vinod Prasanna
28 & 29 April ~ Intro to Feldenkrais with Bevie
For the first time, Bevie Barker will be offering an introductory weekend of Feldenkrais movement at the Origins Centre April 28 & 29. Bevie is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner with extensive experience in several modalities of bodywork. Feldenkrais is a universal method for improving human life through better movement, sensation, posture and breathing. Feldenkrais empowers people to participate in their own healing. Save the date!
Regular Weekly Program
Wednesdays - 8.30am puja in the Rotunda at Origins. 9am Mindfulness class. Potluck lunch at 12:30. Alternate Wednesdays for Kindy.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-8am at Coorain. 9am Mindfulness class in the Rotunda at Origins.
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, maintenance and teaching at OC and Coorain. Senior practitioners from Coorain represent that responsibility on-site with the support of resident helpers at Origins. The longer a helper stays, the more responsibility they can assume. Many friends voluntarily lend a hand. OC is a registered charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers - blessings.
Origins Committee Meeting held at 1.00pm on Wednesday 11 April 2018 at Origins, Balingup, WA.
Present: B (Chim) Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Anne-Marie Lapinski, Marissa Stern, Sholto Spradbury
Guest: Lorraine
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 25 April at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
Classical Indian Concert with Vinod Prasanna
Please join us 5.30pm Sat 21 April at the Origins Centre Rotunda for an evening of soulful Indian classical music with bansuri virtuoso, Vinod Prasanna (Melbourne) - originally from Varnasi, India. Born into one of India’s greatest flute-playing families, award-winning bansuri (flute) virtuoso Vinod Prasanna shines as an outstanding performer of authentic traditional and contemporary Indian music. Vinod’s emotive melodies, exquisite improvisations and divine flute song distinguish his performance of Indian classical, world and meditation music.
Please bring a plate to share & a donation for entry.
www.bansuri.com.au / For more information please contact: Aarti 0432 035 459
Fire Policy
There having major developments in fire mitigation through DFES (Department of Fire and Emergency Services) along the Balingup Brook. An access route for DFES personnel is being built. By sticking to high ground north of the Bibbulmun track and using Origins' driveway and firebreak, most of the Bibb track will be untouched. Our fire evacuation plan will be displayed more clearly and we are investigating an early warning system. We have also been improving safety around the entrance bridge. All guests will be introduced to our fire response plan and signage as part of their 'meet and greet.' During fire season all cars will be parked facing toward the escape route. In addition, all necessary documents and belongings will be kept ready to move. It's important for all guests to realize who is on-duty and who to call for back up in case of an emergency.
Accommodation Note
No one can stay at Origins without a capable person on-duty roster or a capable caretaker on site. This is a 'duty of care' matter which we must fulfill.
Current Work and Activity Schedule
Tuesdays and Wednesdays work takes place at Origins from 8am until 4pm. On Thursdays work takes place from 8am until 12 noon. Work includes Maintenance and Landcare. On Wednesdays there's also fortnightly Kindy, fortnightly committee meetings and weekly potluck lunches at 12.30. All welcome to volunteer with work or join in activities and potluck!
Mindfulness
For now, we will offer Mindfulness from 9am until 9.30 on Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursdays, usually with Chime or Anne.
Bat Night
'Batty about Bats' at the Balingup 'Bat Night.' Yvonne and Reto are hosting a fun and educational program on Wednesday 16 May, including:
Batty Kindy from 10:30am to 11:30am
Batty kids craft activities at 4pm and Best Bat costume competition
Bat talk & info walk at 5:30pm
Bibbulmun Rest Shelter
On our property, right next to the track is a sheltered bench for walkers built by Frank. Sholto and Chim are weeding and regenerating the area. It is thought to paint the whole shelter a dark colour and install sign giving our current details.
Water
We are currently engaged in filling all the top tanks and linking the amenities and cottage to gravity feed them from the top. This will mean water pressure if the electrics go out.
Coorain Weekend
This months' Coorain Weekend is 21 & 22 April continuing the theme of Maitreya. Class is 9.30 Sat and 10am Sun including Wongkur. The Balingup Small Farm Field Day taking place Sat 21 April will make access to Lukis St. difficult. Please come Friday or early Saturday if possible. It will be best to park at Origins and walk up to Coorain. Please bring pens and notebooks.
Office Phone
Messages left on the office phone are checked weekdays but only returned Wednesday and Friday mornings, unless urgent. Emails are constantly attended to and are a preferred method of communication at this time, thank you.
Upcoming Events:
14 & 15 April ~ Metta and Nature with Ian
18 April ~ Kindy 10am in the Rotunda
21 April ~ Classical Indian Concert with Vinod Prasanna
28 & 29 April ~ Intro to Feldenkrais with Bevie
For the first time, Bevie Barker will be offering an introductory weekend of Feldenkrais movement at the Origins Centre April 28 & 29. Bevie is a certified Feldenkrais practitioner with extensive experience in several modalities of bodywork. Feldenkrais is a universal method for improving human life through better movement, sensation, posture and breathing. Feldenkrais empowers people to participate in their own healing. Save the date!
Regular Weekly Program
Wednesdays - 8.30am puja in the Rotunda at Origins. 9am Mindfulness class. Potluck lunch at 12:30. Alternate Wednesdays for Kindy.
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-8am at Coorain. 9am Mindfulness class in the Rotunda at Origins.
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, maintenance and teaching at OC and Coorain. Senior practitioners from Coorain represent that responsibility on-site with the support of resident helpers at Origins. The longer a helper stays, the more responsibility they can assume. Many friends voluntarily lend a hand. OC is a registered charitable not-for-profit NGO that offers its services on a donation basis. Origins is run and used by volunteers - blessings.
Origins Committee Meeting held at 1.00pm on Wednesday 11 April 2018 at Origins, Balingup, WA.
Present: B (Chim) Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Anne-Marie Lapinski, Marissa Stern, Sholto Spradbury
Guest: Lorraine
Next Meeting 1pm Wednesday 25 April at Origins.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
