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Eumundi where you can grab morning tea at Wildfire Fitness, learn a little more about Steve’s wild and courageous ancestors and enjoy our little community. A self-help book club and a writing group is also underway, with talk of an amateur theatre group and a parenting symposium. “It seems our local community is keen for more of the real stuff,” said Lisa.
Readers on fire It seems that as we spend more time in a virtual world the longing for connection is growing in our community. A chance conversation with a friend and owner of the Eumundi business Wildfire Fitness prompted local relationship coach and author Lisa Jayne to see if anyone else is feeling the need for greater connection. After posting on two local FB pages to gauge interest in a book club or writing group, Lisa has been swamped with enthusiasts. Just a few weeks later the Eumundi Connection Hub FB page has almost 200 followers. A book club called Readers on Fire has started with the first book Paradiso by Steve Capelin. Inspired by the author’s wildly adventurous Italian ancestors who arrived in Australia via New Guinea as refugees in 1881, Paradiso has spent nine weeks on the best seller list at Avid Reader. Organisers have arranged for Steve to attend a book club meet-up at 10.30am on 23 February. Steve has worked as a performer, director, playwright, teacher and arts project manager and is keen to share the background of his story and his writing journey, answering readers' questions. All are welcome at The Pavilion,
For information or if you have a great idea for connection visit the Eumundi Connection Hub on FB or email: lisa@lisajayne.me. Ellenie
Art exhibitions Pomona Pomona artist Glen Buckley is teaming-up with friend and first-time exhibitor Gabe Makeig to present the exhibition Stylised Abstraction at Pomona Gallery. All of Glen’s works are stylised drawings of roses on paper using pen, ink and watercolours. Gabe uses acrylic paint and says she loves energetic art that makes her feel a connection to a painting. The exhibition will run from 2 to 27 March at the Banana Shed. Ellenie Kirkman is a talented 17yo Yr 12 student who will exhibit her work in Gifts from Artemis’
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