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Origins Centre Update 4th December 2019
LAST FOR THE YEAR
What a wonderful, full and interesting year it has been! Today is the last committee meeting of the year already. The Mindfulness weekend on Dec. 14th & 15th is the last weekend, and then the centre is closed to normal use and re-opens Feb 3rd. The next Kindy is on Feb 5th, and the next Update and Committee meeting will be on Feb 12th.
GRATITUDE TO ALL INVOLVED
Throughout a year, a lot is done by quite a few people. All of the admin, maintenance, gardening and cleaning; enviro work, building and thinking; eating, cooking and cleaning up; instructing, teaching, hosting; fundraising, planning and on we go and on. All this is it’s own thanks I think, freely given and much appreciated. May the goodwill, good work and friendships continue. May we get stronger and more useful to our community nearby as well as those friends who travel here from other places. Thank you, thank you one and all!
FUTURE
It seems we are more integrated into the nearby community and this is very good for Origins. 2020 is already looking to grow this aspect of Origins moving it closer to the support of local community, especially during the day and for recitals too.
Timbo will be here from later in January to manage the artist residencies. He has ideas and energy to continue the good work of Lachlan and Lauren. They and Jasper were kindly taken to the airport by Chrissy early this morning, heading for their new life back in Tassie. Everyone had such good benefit from their being here and the feeling was very much mutual. Our connection will go on.
ENVIRONMENT AND FIRE PREPARATION
A lot of good work is going on. It’s always a big job and requires a fair outlay of money to pay for the work we cannot do alone. Our workers are really good and do extra where they can.
HELP
Now is a good time to offer financial support. It will be well used and much appreciated.
FAMILY RETREAT AND PEACE PAGODA DAY
We certainly inaugurated the new bell! I think you may need to check fb for some idea. All I can say, it was marvellous, relaxed and full and happy! Looking forward to next year. Special thanks to all the children, so many and such a pleasure to be around. You matter very much to this place.
PODCASTS
Yes, there is a hold up but no, we haven’t given up at all, only a glitch. You’ll hear more after Christmas. Many thanks to those who have recorded. Please hang on and do more if you like!
BALINGUP COMMUNITY ACTION DAY - 15TH DECEMBER
We will be there. Chim gives a talk on Origins at 11:15am. See you there!
HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND A JOYFUL NEW YEAR!
Upcoming Events
When an event says 'Overnight guests welcome,' guests can stay Fri-Mon (or part thereof). Please book accommodation by sending an e-mail to the office: origins@iinet.net.au. For retreats / weekends where this is not specified, please contact the course provider for accommodation bookings.
Women's Circle Retreat with Catherine - 6 - 8 December
This retreat is fully booked.
Mindfulness Weekend with Chim - 14 & 15 December
This weekend is fully booked. If you would like to go on a waitlist, please contact: origins@iinet.net.au
Regular Weekly Program
The 'Setting Up of Mindfulness' sessions continue with Chime on Wednesday mornings from 9-9:45am in the Rotunda at Origins. Anyone is welcome to join!
Tuesdays and Thursdays - Plainsong (Puja) and Breakfast, 6.30-7.30am at Coorain.
Yoga with Beth - Monday 9am - all welcome. By donation to Days for Girls. Last class 9th of December.
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.
Governance
Present: Chime Shore, Anne Clark, Rosemary Kelly, Sholto Spradbury, Marissa Stern, Anne Marie Lapinski and Sondra Noonan.
Treasury - balance at 30th November: $8146.66
Accept: Marissa Second: Rosemary
Next Meeting - 12th February 2020 - 1.30pm at the Origins Centre.
Thank you everyone,
Team Origins
