The Sunshine State

 

Australia

SOUTH EAST QUEENSLAND GROUP

(Brisbane, Gold Coast, Ipswich, Sunshine Coast)

OF

WOMEN WELCOME WOMEN WORLD WIDE (5W)

 

An organisation for women, by women and about women, which fosters understanding and friendship around the world.

 

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VISITING 5W MEMBERS, PROSPECTIVE MEMBERS AND OTHER VISITORS, FROM OVERSEAS OR AUSTRALIA, ARE VERY WELCOME AT ANY OF THE SEQLD GROUP ACTIVITIES

The SEQld Group of Women Welcome Women World Wide (5W) is organised by local members for the support, friendship and entertainment of all members of 5W.

By being a member of the 5W S E Qld Group, you will:

* Receive informative and interesting local newsletters

* Have the opportunity to meet regularly with local and visiting 5W members

* Be able to join in any, or all, of the local activities (Book Discussions, Coffee & Theatre/Film/Exhibitions Days, Excursions, Gatherings, Weekend Holidays)

* Receive travel tips from fellow travellers

* Hear the travel stories of others

* Perhaps, arrange to travel with other members

* Be invited to join private & secure email and chat groups with other members worldwide

* Meet international and Australian members who are visiting the area

* Be part of a worldwide network of knowledgeable local travellers

* Receive support and friendship

* Join members from all around the world at 5W Gatherings where, as well as making new friendships, members local to the area, will show you sights that the ordinary tourist never even hears about.

        Important ***** To become a member of the local South East Queensland Group of 5W, you must be a member of the international 5W organisation.

But do come as a guest to one or two of the local activities to meet us and learn more about 5W.

GET-TOGETHERS
(the 2nd Saturday of the even months:- February, April, June, August, October, December). All the following Get-Togethers will be held at The Women's College, College Road, The University of Queensland, St Lucia, Brisbane.

Free parking available. (See other transport options on the Links Page)

Meetings are followed by delicious and extensive buffet meals ($22). RSVP 8 days beforehand essential for catering purposes.

FUTURE GET-TOGETHERS

2012 Dates

* 11.45 am for 12.00 noon Saturday, 14 April - Visual Display of photos of the Kimberleys, Western Australia

* 11.45 am for 12.00 noon Saturday, 09 June - Visual Display of photos of a trip to Antarctica

* 11.45 am for 12.00 noon Saturday, 11 August

* 11.45 am for 12.00 noon Saturday, 13 October

* 11.45 am for 12.00 noon Saturday, 08 December - a special Christmas Celebration

If you are a visitor, please contact us by email or at one of the telephone numbers below, in the week prior to the Get-Together.

RECIPE BOOK

Sorry - all our great Recipe Books have been sold.

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES

From time to time, there are many other activities organised or conducted by members - concerts, galleries, talks, films, coffee mornings, picnics, weekends away, special parties (e.g. Melbourne Cup), meeting interstate and overseas members. Ask for details.

 

BOOK GROUPS

Because of increased interest, there are now two (2) Book Groups. Women of Words (WOW) and Book Group 1 both meet on the same date.

Email Book Group 1 or Email  WoW (Women of Words) for more details)
2012 Dates

Next Meetings:

* 12.30 pm Saturday, 10 March

        WOW:- Persuasion by Jane Austen

        Book Group1:- The Conductor (Shostakovichs 7th Symphony) by Sarah Quigley

* 12.30 pm Saturday, 12 May

        WOW: “The Kashmir Shawl” by Rosie Thomas

        Book Group1:- To Be Decided

* 12.30 pm Saturday, 14 July

* 12.30 pm Saturday, 08 September

* 12.30 pm Saturday, 10 November

Dates, Venues and Reviews of Books


FILM/EXHIBITION DAYS

These are held on the 4th Saturday of the odd months (January, March, May, July, September, November)

(Email for details)
Members, prospective members and guests meet between 11.00 & 11.30 am (no later) in the downstairs foyer
at the Treasury Casino, cnr Queen Street Mall & George Street, Brisbane. Go up the wide stairs at the George Street entrance. Once inside, go down the stairs immediately ahead (or use the lift). Right next to the informal Pastano cafe, the foyer has comfortable chairs.

**** Important **** The Casino does not allow back packs into the building, so on these occasions, exchange your back pack for a handbag.
Possible films, exhibitions or events are decided on - sometimes everyone goes to the same one, sometimes, 2 or even 3 different ones may be seen or attended. This/these can be preceded or followed by a snack or a meal together - depending on the times of the chosen films.

No need to RSVP - just turn up before 11.30 am.
2012 Dates

* Saturday, 24 March

* Saturday, 26 May

* Saturday, 28 July

* Saturday, 22 September

& Saturday, 24 November

 

CONTACT BY
Telephone:

+61(0)7 3355 4432 (Marion)

+61(0)7 3245 4998 (Jan)

       
Postal address

PO Box 479, Everton Park, Brisbane, Qld 4053, Australia

Electronic mail

General Information: Email
Web Manager: Email

Secure Chat Room seqld5w@googlegroups.com (you must be a member of the Group to access this site. Ask for an invitation)

Website: http://members.optusnet.com.au/seqld5w

 

Email Change of Members' Contact Details to 5W (High Wycombe): changedetails@womenwelcomewomen.org.uk

 

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