Bonni & Matthew are coming back!
Hi everyone,
Once again we’re honoured and delighted to welcome Bonni Ross and Matthew Eades back to Nelson for the first half of 2014. This is an incredibly precious opportunity, and we are immensely grateful to Bonni and Matthew for their generosity and commitment to us.
The planning group has met a few times already and we’ve nutted out a schedule and a budget. We want to raise $12,000 for their fares and living expenses once they’re here, so are organising a few events to help towards that. If you would like to be involved in any way, by offering your time, energy, money or whatever else, please contact any of us mentioned below.
MARKET STALL … NOW’S YOUR CHANCE TO DECLUTTER!
First up, Charlotte and Diane are holding a fundraising stall at Nelson market on Sunday 22 September … that’s only a few weeks away! Please drop off any items at Charlotte’s house, 84 Kawai Street, Nelson, or she’s happy to pick them up from you. Her phone numbers are 545-9090 or cell 027-341-9433. Diane is also a whizz on Trade Me, so she will post more expensive items there. This is a great opportunity to get rid of some of your unwanted bits and pieces and know they’re going to a good cause. Any further info from charlotteblick@xtra.co.nz or dianelittletree@hotmail.com
FUNDRAISING LUNCH
Come and have lunch at Bridget’s house at Orinoco on Sunday, 24th November. It’ll be a simple meal on the verandah surrounded by flowers and birdsong.
Numbers are limited, so bookings are essential! Tickets $20 each, and children under 12 can come free. Contact Bridget, (03) 526-8277 or bmamusters@gmail.com
DONATIONS
If you’d like to make a donation towards Bonni and Matthew’s visit, please pay to 389011-0505734-00 Account name: Bodhicitta. Any amount, big or small, one-off or regular, is really appreciated.
REGULAR MEDITATION EVENINGS …. HAPPENING NOW
Nelson: Tuesdays 7.15 pm at the Nelson Buddhist Centre; contact Mark Schrader 539-0189
Motueka: Thursdays 7.15 pm at the Motueka Rudolf Steiner School; contact Jane Hobday, 528-9093
BONNI’S TEACHING SCHEDULE
Some of the venues haven’t been finalised yet, but we’ll keep you posted. Please make a note of the following dates and we look forward to seeing you.
Tuesday evening classes, 7pm:
7 January Introduction, welcome, meditation class
28 January & 4 February Public Talk – Emotional Healing
18, 25 March, and 1, 8, 15 April Class on Lojong – dates to be confirmed; info
and pre-registration from Jane Hobday
jane.hobday@clear.net.nz
Retreats:
12-26 January Chenrezig retreat at Wangapeka Retreat Centre
contact: Chris Petzold & Louise Wilkinson lcpetzold@gmail.com
14-21 February Introductory retreat for new retreatants at Wangapeka
contact: Diane Johnston dianelittletree@hotmail.com
18 April – 18 May Beyond Hope & Fear: Freedom
Retreat for more experienced meditators at Wangapeka
contact: Jenny Hellyer jennyhellyer@xtra.co.nz
late May/early June Non-residential city retreat, more details to follow
contact: Ramona Clark ramona@xnet.co.nz
Weekend Workshop:
7-9 February Furies & Muses at the Jaycee Rooms, Founders Park
contact: Jane Hobday jane.hobday@clear.net.nz
Social stuff:
3 February Nelson Anniversary meditation and picnic
….. and more!