May 2023

Greetings Sheddies.

• BOOKINGS REMINDER:  Always check CWS website for latest updates www.thewomensshed.org(this monthly newsletter is located on our website in NEWS) Book & pay on HELLO CLUB for all activities, meetups and workshops.  If unsure ask your Activity Volunteer Coordinator or a Committee Member or attend COOL IT training sessions.  You are welcome to come and try an activity before becoming a member.  

 

• CREATIVE CONNECTIONS:  come and join us the 2nd Thurs each month from 11am -1pm and bring along your creative endeavours - art, craft, knitting, crochet, macrame projects or a special project you would like to develop.  Share and learn new skills with other like-minded Sheddies over a coffee/tea & chat.

 

• CREATIVE CONNECTIONS - BEGINNERS SEWING:  we now have Creative Connections Sewing Sessions.  Come along on the 4th Thursday of the month from 11am – 1pm.  If you are keen to improve your sewing skills, mend items, or finish a project Elizabeth will assist in all manner of things related to sewing.  We have one machine and an overlocker, or bring your own.

 

• MOSAICS:  this meetup on the 2nd Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm is an opportunity to develop or work on your own project – picture frame, outdoor pot, bird bath etc. or join the Sheddies Mosaic Totem Poles project.  We adhere to safe work practices- Induction, closed shoes, eye protection, masks etc.

• FUNDRAISING FOR CWS: would you like to help us raise funds with minimal effort?  Coolum Women’s Shed is registered for Containers for Change.  All cans, glass and plastic bottles marked with a 10c stamp can be recycled.  It is located in Lysaght St opposite the German Bakehouse in the Coolum Industrial Estate.  Our CWS code is # C10120544, $$$ are then allocated to our account. 

• WALK GROUP TUESDAY: looking for expressions of interest to form another walk group during the week, possibly Wednesday morning at a different start site.  The lovely Lynne would lead this group but we require a 2nd coordinator to ensure this group happens.  If you are keen to assist, you can reply by email [email protected]attn Deilia Murray or on BAND Walk Group chat.  Remember to book in on Hello Club for our all our walks so we know who is attending on the day, we aim to leave at 8am sharp.  Away Walks are the first Tues of each month, always check both Hello Club details and Band chats for directions and the map. No dogs, please.

 

• FITNESS TRAINING WITH ROBYN: fitness sessions have included Resistance Training & Box Fit.  Robyn is keen to see women increase their fitness, balance and strength so classes are designed to encourage and support in a relaxed yet fun atmosphere.  Sessions run on 4/5 week blocks, limited numbers per block session.

 

• YOGA WITH SIMONE: this Gentle Flow Yoga class on Thursdays 9.30-10.30am is open to all ages and abilities, suitable for beginners or those new to yoga along with those that want to slow their practice down.  Classes will move at a slower and steady pace, there are modifications and also option for more challenging asanas suitable for the students ability.  Come and meet the lovely Simone who will gently guide these yoga classes

• OTT (ON THE TOOLS):  are you keen to learn how to use a variety of useful tools?  You can bring your own project to make / mend or join us with our projects, like our outdoor table which we are working to restore.  We adhere to safe work practices- Induction, closed shoes, eye protection, masks etc.

• BRAINIACS – Cards & games:  Don’t be fooled by the name of the group.  Our members have great fun testing their skills in Canasta, 500, Philadelphia, with some keen to learn Mah-jong and other board games.  Lots of fun and laughter twice a week, Thursdays @1pm, Saturdays @1pm.

•  COOL - IT TRAINING SESSIONS FOR HELLO CLUB AND BAND: We understand the challenge of learning our tech & booking systems. Volunteer Coordinators and members are invited to attend individual IT tech sessions at the Shed every second Thursday of the month between 10.30am and 1pm. Book in on Hello Club and specify a specific time. The lovely Georgia or Ric will guide you in these sessions.

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•  DEMO DAYS: Demos continue to run as requested by our members. Check Hello Club for more opportunities before and during Creative Connections (now runs once per month). A Demo Days chat group has been set up on Band so you can add activities you would like to see covered.

• ACTIVITIES, MEETUPS AND WORKSHOPS BOOKINGS - on HELLO CLUB REMINDER always book & pay on Hello Club, if you are unsure how to do this ask your activity volunteer coordinator or a member of the Committee or attend COOL IT training sessions. The activities calendar and links to Hello Club can also be found on the CWS website www.thewomensshed.org.au

• ​BAND: (app, chat platform for updates on our groups) when you become a member you can access Band for the latest news. Remember to check FEED and GROUP CHATS for general CWS updates and information.  

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• ACTIVITIES ON HOLD and VOLUNTEERING AT CWS: Due to some of our activity volunteer coordinators being unavailable to run activities (holidays, family & work commitments etc. ) these more specialised activities are on hold: belly dancing, mud club pottery, kayaking.  If you happen to have expertise or special skills in these areas and keen to volunteer please contact us at [email protected]  A reminder we don't have a contact phone number as we have no full time admin support – all activities & events are conducted by our team of CWS  volunteers.  Without their support, we cannot conduct our low-cost activities.  Several tasks are required to set up, supervise, check attendance and support the activity.  If you have skills you would like to share eg kayaking, tools, mosaics, outdoor activities, or new ideas for activities & workshops and are interested in becoming an Activity Volunteer Coordinator, please contact Deilia.

 
Kind regards Deilia and the Management Committee.​