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Agenda, Feature Story, Photos, Artwork, Enquiries

May 2011

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For Enquiries contact:

Co-ordinator: Stella Gibbs

Ph: (07) 3281 6852

Mobile: 0408 816 856

Contribution to Newsletter:

If you would like to advertise a

function, festival, workshop, Art

Exhibition, CD, book or you

would like to share some

interesting anecdotes, stories,

poems, jokes and news items,

please contact: Editor: Pooja Singh, Rita Goebel

Email: poojaritaSL@gmail.com

To view archived Newsletters, visit:

www.issuu.com/poojaritaSL

Support Links Multicultural Group

Leichhardt & One Mile Community Centre (Youth Centre)

Cnr Old Toowoomba Rd & Denman St, Leichhardt

Ph (07) 3812 1270

Support Links Multicultural Group - NEWSLETTER

Support Links AGENDA

Monday’s 12pm - 2pm

2 May - Labour Day (Public Holiday)

9 May - Guest Speaker—Cassie McMahon

–Awakening the Dream

16 May - Outing!

Trip to Boonah

23 May - BBQ!

Leichhardt Community Centre.

30 May—Silk Screen Printing

Stella’s home

6 June - Dancing and Games

Mother’s Day… 8 May 2011 Mother’s Day… 8 May 2011 by Pooja Singhby Pooja Singh Mother’s Day is celebrated in Australia on the second Sunday of May each year. Mother’s Day is a day for many people to show their appreciation towards mothers and mother figures worldwide. It is an annual event but is held at different dates in the calendar, depending on the country. Mother, the very word brings across an image of a lovely woman in our mind, a woman who believes in selfless love for her children. She expects nothing in return, perhaps except for some love and care on their part. So this is the perfect way to show our love and affection to our mother. And give a big smile on her face that day… :)

ABN 76432600317

What is a Mother? A mother is someone to shelter and guide us,

To love us, whatever we do,

With a warm understanding and infinite patience,

And wonderful gentleness, too.

How often a mother means swift reassurance

In soothing our small, childish fears,

How tenderly mothers watch over their children

And treasure them all through the years!

The heart of a mother is full of forgiveness

For any mistake, big or small,

And generous always in helping her family

Whose needs she has placed above all.

A mother can utter a word of compassion

And make all our cares fall away,

She can brighten a home with the sound of her laughter

And make life delightful and gay.

A mother possesses incredible wisdom

And wonderful insight and skill -

In each human heart is that one special corner

Which only a mother can fill!

- Katherine Nelson Davis

Mother’s photo: http://irvinehousingblog.com

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Education, Concerts & Festivals, Workshops

Calendar of Concerts, Festivals & Markets April & May 2011 30 April, Saturday at 10:00am to 2:00pm ART BEAT Festival 2011 Showcasing and celebrating traditional and contemporary arts, craft, performances and arts Information. At 29 Downs St, North Ipswich www.ipswich.qld.gov.au/artbeat . May 13, 14 & 15 IPSWICH SHOW—Warwick Road, IPSWICH Friday 13th Public Holiday May 22, Sunday at 12pm to 5pm Global Fiesta 2011 - Queens Park, Ipswich Celebrates Ipswich’s unique multicultural diversity. Including Fiesta stalls, Information & Community Stalls, Commercial Sites & Food stalls, Performers and Workshops. For Expressions of interest Forms and Guidelines, visit www.events.org.au. CREATIVE WRITING Workshops for Migrants and ESL students This course will offer an opportunity to learn the basic techniques of story writing, mixed with a variety of Journal and Autobiographical Writing techniques. Starting in May - date and time of workshop to be confirmed. For further information, please contact: Astrid Tholens 07 3202 2291 or astrand1@optusnet.com.au

THE EASTER CALENDAR

Easter is the most important festival of the Christian church.

Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is the Sunday before Easter Sunday. When Jesus rode into Jerusalem on a donkey, a few days before his crucifixion, people met him with palm branches.

Maundy Thursday is the night of Last Supper. Jesus commanded his twelve apostles to love one another. Jesus showed his love for them by washing their feet.

Good Friday commemorates the crucifixion of Jesus. It is the most solemn day in the Christian year.

Easter Sunday. On this day, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Churches are decorated with flowers — one of the symbols of Easter. Easter is a movable feast, depending on the date of the first full moon after the Spring Equinox in the northern hemisphere. In the northern hemisphere, Easter occurs during spring, and many Easter traditions such as those concerned with rabbits and eggs, are associated with pagan spring festivals in the days before Christ was on earth.

Festival Program May 18th The High Tea Party

May 19th Fire on the River May 20th Mayor's Festival Ball

May 21st Launch of QT Arts Awards May 21st Commonwealth Bank Festival Parade

May 21st Australia's Greatest Street Theatre in Mall and d'Arcy Doyle place

May 21st Heritage Building Society Top of Town Festival Street Party

May 22nd Global Fiesta - A Multicultural Celebration May 28th USQ Jazz Wine and Blues

May 29th Orion Springfield Kids Kingdom Family Day in the Park

http://www.ipswichfestival.com.au/

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Education, Workshops, Counselling, Festivals

Free English Lessons

Free English Lessons are available for all migrants and refugees as well as for visiting overseas students or workers who need extra help with their English. Mondays at 10:00 - 11:30am: Ipswich Library, South St, Ipswich.

Tuesdays at 10:00 - 11:30am:

Ipswich Library, South St, Ipswich.

Wednesday at 10:00 - 11:30am:

Ipswich Library, South St, Ipswich.

Thursdays at 10:00am - 11:30am Ipswich Library, South St, Ipswich.

Thursdays at 9:00 - 11:00am:

Goodna Neighbourhood House,

33 Queens St, Goodna

For further information please

contact Stella Gibbs 0408 816 856

or Colleen Marsh 0490 030 028.

Drumming WorkshopDrumming Workshop

Saturday 2:30pm to 4:00pm

Are you interested in learning to

play the drums?

Come and join the Multicultural

Group at Sanat’s place.

Enquiries: Sanat Jayasundera

Email: sanatji1@optusnet.com.au

Tel 07 3201 7615

Computer & Digital Camera

Classes for Migrants

or interested students

Do you have problems with the English language ?

Basic computer & digital camera lessons available for

one or two students at a time. Cost $10 for 6 week course.

Harmony Support Links Inc.Harmony Support Links Inc.Harmony Support Links Inc.

Humanities Building

56 South St, Ipswich

Ph. Roy 3812 9161

Mobile 0439 767 150

Keep in your prayers Astrid’s grandson has had a serious

accident and he is in a coma. So could

we give the family our blessings and

prayer.

Labour Day in Australia celebrates

workers’ role in contributing

towards the nation’s economy.

It is an annual public holiday.

Labour day commemorates the

granting of the eight-hour working

day for Australians. Throughout

the nation, Labour Day is an

occasion for unions, community

groups and the general public to

join in celebration. It is an

Important annual event that

remembers those who struggled

and succeeded to ensure decent

and fair working conditions in

Australia.

www.timeanddate.com

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Festivals, Stories, Workshops, Counselling

Anzac Day Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand, and is commemo-rated by both countries on 25 April every year

to honour members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I. It now

more broadly commemorates all those who died and served in military operations for their

countries.

Excursion Marburg by Rita

On Monday 18th April a group of friends from

Support Links went on an excursion to Marburg,

situated 15 minutes drive from Ipswich.

Our first

stop was a very pleasant visit to Warrego Wines on

the corner of Warrego Highway & Seminary Road

where we participated in a little wine-tasting at the

cellar door.

Next we drove up Seminary Road to

visit the heritage listed plantation-style mansion

Woodlands, which was built in 1890. We enjoyed

a walk around the gardens and visited the cemetery

and grotto.

After lunch in the township of Marburg, we

headed up the hill to the Emu Farm where they

produce oil, leather and meat products. This was a

great opportunity to see these stunning native

animals up close. In the shop we were

able to sample the many emu health and

beauty products.

Heart Week

Sunday 1 May to Saturday 7 May During Heart Week 2011, the Heart Foundation will be raising awareness of heart disease as the number one killer of Australian women. The Heart Foundation is urging all Australians to participate in Heart Week help raise awareness about these important health issues. For further information, call our Health Information Service on 1300 3627 87.

Aladdin’s BazaarAladdin’s BazaarAladdin’s Bazaar Saturday 28th May

10am to 3pm

Masonic Hall,

Cnr Nicholas & Roderick Streets

Ipswich

Experience the magic of a

Middle Eastern Flea Market

Full of exotic sights, sounds & colours. En-

joy drummers-dancers-singers-Fortune Tell-

ers, auction, good food, lucky door prizes.

Ipswich Multicultural Projects Inc.

Enquiries: 0414 703 842

Introduction /Support Links

Newsletter May2011

Firstly I would like to take this opportunity to Thank Astrid Tholens for the amazing job she has done in producing the wonderful newsletter you have become accustomed to. Astrid has now begun to undertake new projects which she has wanted to pursue for some time & needs more time to work on these. One of these projects will be a class in creative writing at Ipswich Library. I would highly recommend this to any budding writers among you please phone Astrid on 3202 2291 for more Information. I also would love to thank Pooja and Rita who have volunteered to keep this newsletter going. They are both highly skilled and committed members of Support Links and have a deep concern to keep the Peace and Harmony message going and allowing members and friends to keep in touch with the many activities that are happening in the Queensland and local Multicultural Communities. This letter is available in Libraries and Community Centers and to anyone who can give us an email address to send it to. Last year we celebrated our tenth year of being a vital part of the Ipswich Community and we have touched the lives of thousands of new comers and locals alike. We are very proud of our achievements and together with West Morton Health, Ipswich City Council and the Leichhardt Community Centre we hope to

continue for many years to come.

Thanks You All

Cheers Stella