Newsletter for Offshore Residents of Pittwater, Australia Volume 5, Issue 39; April 2003
In this Issue:
POP
for PEACE
Read more about POP for
PEACE by clicking
here
Church Point Precinct The design team
continues to work with Mark Eriksson from Council to develop plans to
draft stage for the CP Precinct. The team includes Ian Souter and Larry
Eastwood representing the Offshore community. The 'Pasadena' hearing at
the Land and Environment Court will be initially on the legal argument of
'existing use', and is meant , we understand, to happen in May. Will
report further. Church Point Store/PO, the DA having been rejected by
Council, will be incorporated into the plans in a way that will be
acceptable to the community. Again, we will await the results of the
design team's planning.
Roads and Drainage Sharon Kinnison,
Jennifer Knox and Greg Roberts recently met with Paul Davies from Council,
following an original meeting with James Payne and Col Mathison to do with
developing a long term plan to maintain and upgrade the roads and drainage
on SI. We submitted a 'Maintenance Plan' of moderate cost (keeping drains
and gutters clear), which will need some participation by residents. Paul
is looking at this and we will be meeting again shortly. We also discussed
the steps to develop a 5 year upgrading plan. This will take some months
to bring to a draft document stage, ready to put before the community. We
will keep you posted.
Pittwater Offshore Directory All households (SI,
the Bays, Mackerel Beach, Coasters Retreat) should all have received by
now a POD. Please let Greg Roberts know if you haven't received yours
(99799599)
Talks well worth attending.
Share a berth
Paolo Writes: "We have a berth at a
local marina, used so far only on weekends, to keep our runabout.
If you can help, please ring:
9997 7002 or 9810 0067 Mobile 0413 489 148
Art Workshops on Scotland
Island
TUESDAY LIFE DRAWING GROUP We have been going
for 18 months but always welcome new members! We meet every second Tuesday
at a studio near Carol's wharf. We are introducing occasional classes with
Marion van den Driesschen to improve our technique. Upcoming Dates: April
1(class), April 15, April 29, May 13(class). 7.30-9.30pm, $12 for studio /
$15 class. To get on the email list, contact Jessica at ultramarine42@yahoo.com.au
or ring her on 9999 2054/ 0422 474 279.
Pittwater Offshore People for Peace
After our first Sunday Candle Light Peace vigil, it was felt that we, as
Pittwater Offshore People, could follow the advice of MoveOn, an
organization supported by Archbishop Tutu, to support Oxfam, one of the
charities that will be responsible for the enormous task of rebuilding
Iraq after the war.
Come to our Peace Picnic On a Sunday in April In Catherine Park on
Scotland Island At 1:00pm. Bring your family and friends and a picnic
lunch.
We will let you know by SPECIAL email as soon as we know the date.
Art materials provided for the kids to paint a large Peace Painting with
the assistance of local artists, poetry readings, music and more.
We shall be inviting people from Muslim communities to join us in our
support for Peace.
We aim to raise at least $1000 for the Oxfam Iraqi Appeal.
A spokesperson from Oxfam will talk to us about the Iraqi Appeal and the
work they are doing. We also stand for a Peaceful Multicultural Australia.
Please bring a donation!
(Tax Deductible)
POP for Peace meet Sunday evenings in Catherine Park at 6:00pm
For further information or if you wish to give your support,
Contact: Marion van den Driesschen 9979 3993 or Emmi Collins 9997 7506
TUESDAY EVENINGS -
SI COMMUNITY HALL
Yoga: Back-safe yoga for male and female. 7-8pm.
Meditation: 8-9pm.
You are welcome to attend either sessions or both - the yoga is
preparation for meditation. No experience necessary. Experienced
IYTA teacher qualified 1997.
$10 per class or $15 for both (paid 4 weekly in advance)
or $15 per casual class
Bring mat or rug and cushion.
Please call Pip on 9979 2409 to book
Swami Dayananda
Saraswati, a traditional teacher of Vedanta, is coming to Australia in
April this year and is well worth listening to - he is an exceptional
speaker with a great depth of knowledge accompanied by an exceptional
sense of humour. It is a rare treat to hear someone like this speaking. We
have arranged a special talk/enquiry at Chatswood on Monday 21st April
with questions and answers following. It will suit those who know nothing
about the subject as well as those who have been studying for some time.
This is not about religion but knowledge - anyone interested in expanding
their minds will find it very illuminating as well as entertaining
Monday April 21st Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood
7.00pm – 9.30pm
(Please arrive early and be seated by 6.45pm in the hall)
What is Advaita Vedanta? Is it practical and beneficial to Australian
society?
Talk followed by Questions and Answers Admission FREE
April 22 (Tuesday) to April 24 (Thursday) 7.15pm Strathfield Town Hall
Please be seated by 7.15pm for 7.30pm start (finish by 9.30pm).
Essence of the Vedic Teachings (as found in the first mantra of the
Ishavasya Upanishad). FREE
April 25th (Friday) 11am to April 27th 3 pm (Times may change) Retreat
with Swami Dayananda
Yerrinbool Bahai Centre of Learning.
Satsangs, Lectures, Chanting and other activities throughout the day.
Admission: By Booking only, as the capacity is limited to max 70 persons.
Cost: $100 per adult (for all 3 days, including stay & food). Children
(4-11) $60 (for all 3 days)
Children below 4 yrs of age Free.
For more information please contact Jenni/Grahame 9997 8724,
jenni.cover@urnet.com.au
or Sudha/Murali 9428 2314 after 7pm.
We have now sold the runabout but would like to keep the berth, using only
the car parking facility at weekends.
We wonder whether you, dear reader, would like to go halves with us. You
would use the
full time berth, we would use it when we needed the parking spot."