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Sunday 28 JulyAnthroposophy in Hawkes BayNewsletter 30-24 Calendar of Coming Events-- Diary Dates In the Rudolf Steiner Centre, 401 Whitehead Road, Hastings
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Four Eurythmy Sessions 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd August Thursday mornings: 9.00 - 10.00am Anthroposophical Centre crn Nelson Street & Whitehead Road Cost $50 Contact: sue.simpson0@gmail.com All are welcome to stay for coffee and the Winter conversation that will follow to talk about caring and support within our community. Is there a need for a Care Group? How can we be aware and reach out to those who have a need? Please come and share your thoughts with us. ============================================ New Course on the ART OF CURATIVE EURYTHMY Dear Friends, We would like to invite you to our new course introducing the art of curative eurythmy. The course takes place over three weekends in early Sept, mid November and late February and will alternate between Hawkes Bay (Taruna) and Auckland. The eurythmy aspects will be taught by Helen Proctor, Richard Drexel and Jonathan White with teaching support from René de Monchy and Matthias Seidel. Please see the poster and registration file CE_REGISTRATION_4.docx If you have any questions please email Jonathan White at jw0213208502gmail.com With warmest winter’s greetings. Helen, Richard and Jonathan Heating A Tevo radiant heater has been installedon the front wall of the Main Room. The power Timer switch on the wall under it should be pressed first (limits operation to 2 hours to protect us from enormous bills heating an empty building) so that it shines a blue light. Then the REMOTE beside the switch should be used to turn this heater on and set the functions. If you find the Daikin Heatpump on the wall too noisy for conversations, use its remote (beside the front door) - press the Fan tab until is on quiet/night mode (picture of tree and moon). The Committee have looked at the adequacy of the insulation. There is fluff in the ceiling, but the walls and underfloor have none, which means that the room rapidly loses heat on cold days. AAAInsulation will do some work to improve the situation during August (on days when no-one is scheduled to use the Main Room. If you have queries, please contact Robin (022-3982805) Winter Conversations at the Centre Thursday, 1st August, 10.00 a.m. At this second Winter Conversations session we would like to share thoughts about caring and support within our community. Is there a need for a Care Group? How can we be aware and reach out to those who have a need? Please come and join us. All welcome. A koha will help cover morning tea costs. Bernie and Diana ====================================================== Society Day and AGM Date: Saturday 10 August 2024 Time: 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM Book: Register for this Event Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand Society Day and AGM 2024 Theme 100 + 1 The Council of the Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand warmly invite you to the Society Day to be held on Saturday 10th August at Rudolf Steiner Centre, Hastings. Society Day held before the AGM. 8.30 – 9:30 am: “The Guardian in our Meditative Life” led by Jocelyn Freeman. 9.30 – 10:00am: Coffee and snack 10 :00- 11.15 am: Welcome to “100+1 - what do we want the next 100 years to look like?” Conversation and panel led by Monique MacFarlane, Sophie van der Have, David Seidel and Elisabeth Patelesio. The Panel discussion will focus on what do we want the next 100 years to look like. 11.15 am - 12.30 pm: Sections conversation number 2. 12.30 - 1.30 pm: Lunch 1.30 – 3:00 pm: Artistic exercise working with the theme - Metamorphosis.
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3.00 pm: Refreshment 3.15 pm: AGM 4.30 pm: End of day and thank you Morning and afternoon teas and lunch are provided. REGISTER directly here on the website Society Day and AGM - Anthroposophical Society in New Zealand (anthroposophy.org.nz) It is URGENT to Register as soon as possible if you wish to partake in refreshments, Lunch and an Artistic activity -- before the end of MONDAY 29 JULY so that organisers can prepare and make provision. AGM: email info@anthroposophy.org.nz to notify your apology for the AGM. We look forward to seeing you on 10th August and continuing to work with anthroposophy in Aotearoa New Zealand. Emma, Nic and Michelle. ========================= Request - Council members are seeking applications for a New Council Member Position - Secretary (Admin). See article below. =================== “Living on the Pathway towards Death” ① Sunday, 25th August, 5:00 pm FORUM with Anthroposophical nurses. We will start with hot soup for everyone, followed by the nurses’ contribution. ***** “Living on the Pathway towards Death” ② Sunday, 1st September at 3.00 p.m..(Note the earlier starting time time) “Drawing our lives to a Close” - with Joce Freeman “There will be an overview about drawing our lives to a close with active review and relevant questions regarding the stream of what we brought with us and how we have transformed our meetings of self and world into stores for the future.” There will be time for general questions and discussions about Living on the Pathway towards Death, followed by a cup of hot soup for everyone. ***** “Living on the Pathway towards Death” ③ Sunday, 8th September, 3.00p.m. (Note the starting time) When I Die - with Kathryn Perks Kathryn Perks, who lives locally, is in touch with organisations and people in NZ who are involved with ideas and activities relating to end-of-life situations. Kathryn will share her experiences and give us guidelines on what we can do now that will help others in the future. There will be time for general questions and discussions about Living on the Pathway towards Death, and we conclude with cups of hot soup. Bernie Raichle sophia@actrix.co.nz Diana Bacchus diana@bacchus.co.nz. ========================================== Zoom meeting of Regional liaison people - Report Monday 22nd July, 7.00 p.m. Present ; Suzanne Zipperlen, (Kerikeri); Dianna Brindsen, (Auckland); Michelle Vette, Robyn Hewetson, Bernie Raichle, Diana Bacchus, (Hawkes Bay); Robin McKenzie -Suggate, (Christchurch) Apologies - Janet Molloy, (Wellington), Stella Hamilton Baker, (Tauranga). Sarah Oliver, (Hamilton) The aim of these meetings is for people from regions in NZ to meet with Michelle and assist with communication by discussing events or situations related to the Anthroposophical Society, and then informing their local members and friends. Reports were given from each region - study groups, conferences etc. = A Waldorf school has started in Kerikeri and has one class at present. = Robin McKenzie-Suggate is now liaison for Playgroups/Early childhood in the South Island. Marjorie Theyer continues with this task in the North Island. = Hohepa (with 740 staff) recently had a special celebration with Jan, one of the new Section co-leaders as guest speaker. = Phillip Rebuke, Pedagogical Section Leader, was guest speaker at the Early Childhood Conference at Titirangi, attended by 80 participants. He also gave other talks there. ~~~ Visiting Guest Speakers People were surprised that they did not know of Hohepa's recent celebration nor the overseas visitor at the Early Childhood Conference. Could people arranging events where overseas speakers are invited, please let Michelle know, so events can be coordinated, and communications strengthened. ~~~ Society Day and AGM of the Anthroposophical Society in NZ Saturday, August 10th, 8.30 a.m. at Hastings. (Details above) ~~~ Communication etc = Some people thought notices from the Council were too wordy, too long. More bullet points could be used. = Suggested that local groups could have an afternoon where members and friends are given assistance on how to log in to Anthroposophical info as some people find this difficult. = Local groups were asked to print off a hard copy of notices and make these available to members and friends. = People expressed that they would like to know about main events in other areas as well as their own. If so, give their email addresses to editors of others' newsletters. = Ueli Hurter has written a report on his trip to Australia and NZ in the BD magazine. Michelle will try to get a copy and circulate it or its reference. = In relation to the 100 year commemoration of RS Death Day (March 30th 2025), Michelle referenced the book by Peter Selg ‘Rudolf Steiner’s Artelier. The final years.’ = Last year the Council reviewed the Members' list, eliminating anyone who had not been heard from for two years, or who had not paid, or negotiated, a contribution for two years. This reduced the number of members, also reduced the CHF90 ($169.19 today) per member that the Council is to pay annually to the General Anthroposophical Society in Dornach. Please refer to the Annual donation appeal for the details of this payment per member. = Some mentioned the time-consuming task of keeping mailing lists up to date, both nationally and locally. =It was asked if local members have to be members of the Anthroposophical Society in NZ. Michelle answered "yes." There are three types of membership
~~~ 100 Years since Rudolf Steiner's death on March 31st, 1925. It is hoped that local branches or groups will arrange ways to commemorate this event. What can be done? Ideas can be shared at the next Zoom meeting. ~~~ “Great Expectations” the next Kolisko Conference 11th to 14th April, 2025 - at Taikura Steiner School, Hastings We have High Expectations of teachers, parents, children, ourselves. Related themes will be explored at this conference. This conference is for those working with, or interested in children, education, medicine, parenting. It will be a major event with guest speakers:
A detailed booklet about Great Expectations will be distributed later this year. These visitors will be giving other courses (biographies, etc) including one at Taruna, Havelock North, on 15th and 16th April, 2025. If you wish to invite them to hold a course in your region, contact Michelle. ~~~ Pastoral Care Dianna B. (Auckland) spoke about how they are trying to care for their members and friends who have needs - providing soup for those who are sick, offering transport for those who no longer drive at night etc. Someone was not able to pay for electricity/heating. ~~~ Regional Zoom meetings are every 2 months. ======================================
New Council Member Position - Secretary (Admin) The Council (Emma, Nic and Michelle) has identified a need to bring onboard another Council Member as Administrative Secretary. This person will liaise closely with the Country Representative (GS) who has been responsible for many of the tasks. We see benefits in being able to free up the time of the CR from Council tasks so they can take up their role more fully. This role would need to work efficiently, cost effectively and in close collaboration with the rest of the Council team. Having a greater digital presence, through the website and social media is recognised as key to meeting our Societies need and in particular, meeting the younger generations in their online world of working. Roles and Responsibilities
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Please email expressions of interest and CV to emma@anthroposophy.org.nz Applications as soon as possible, please. ============== Maggie Farr offers:
Art history 6 week course in Term 3 . Come along for a small glimpse into art history. Starting with the 1.Prehistoric/Egyptian, 2. Greek/Etruscan, etc, finishing with the Renaissance. There will be a small introduction followed by an artistic exercise. No artistic experience needed. When: Wednesday 12.30/2.45. Where: Margaret-Mary Farr Studio/Gallery 100 Eastbourne Street East, Hastings Dates: July 31st, August 7,14,21,28; September 4th Costs: $165. Txt Maggie on 027-2484193 Email: manawastudio@gmail.com Come along and get inspired.
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