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What’s News ― September 2019
L'Arche Hobart Beni-Abbes Community
Hello everyone, with some direction on “where to from disability sector, including supported
Finally, Spring is here! We look forward here” from a fundraising perspective accommodation and NDIS. Most
to warmer days and more sunshine and what we need to strongly consider importantly, Helen has the right values
and enjoying the beauty of the spring and act on as we progress further in this that align with L’Arche and her focus on
blossoms and bulbs that are appearing. area. A fund raising sub-committee has person centred support is an integral
We have had much happening in our been formed and will meet in the near part of who she is. We very much look
community, including Solidarity night future. Eileen’s very rich experience and forward to having Helen with us in the
and of course, our very popular Café knowledge (dating from 1974 with her not too distant future.
L’Arche. We had “Thirsty Ground” band first trip to L’Arche in Trosly, France) Of course, work continues with all
members attend and play some of their gave us great opportunity for some things for the NDIS Quality & Safeguard
original music, and this enhanced our formation. Eileen is an engaging
Commission Audit. I take this
already fantastic night of fun and music. presenter who gets to the very essence opportunity to thank the Leadership
It was also great to see so many other of who we are and how we can and
Team for their huge efforts in the
members of the wider community need to maintain what is integral to us
preparations, acknowledging that the
attend. as the years go on. Eileen left us with
extra workload has put a lot of pressure
much to reflect on.
Our community was blessed to have onto the team. I also thank the Board as
Eileen Glass OAM with us for a few We are very pleased to advise that we they too work through a range of extra
days, meeting with the Board, have a new House Coordinator, Helen work in this space.
Leadership team, assistants and Young, starting with us on 16th
September. Helen comes to us with Kind Regards
community members. Eileen, who
many years of experience, having Mary Langdon
is the National Fundraising and
worked across varied levels in the Community Leader (CL) / CEO
Development Director, provided us
Call this “editor’s pick” if you will, but I love this photo of Greg and Hannah with Millie the cat. Did Millie adopt Greg or did
Greg adopt Millie? Whatever, Millie became a loved and integral part of Greg, Hannah, Garry and Lauren’s house. Sadly,
Millie didn’t recover from a recent illness. Farewell Millie! And a special thank you to Kate for all her care for Millie.
Bits and pieces
Index Dear L’Arche friends, On Mission
What a month August has been! It brought
1. Mary’s message, and Communities can produce
torrential rain and gale-force winds and then
Millie things, make cheese, beer or
sunshine and rainbows. Magnificent! It brought
wine; they can show new and
2. Prayer Points, from a new grandchild for Mary Langdon, and A Great
better methods in agriculture:
Jean Vanier, bits and Deal of Fun at both Solidarity and Café L’Arche.
they can build hospitals and
pieces We had a visit from Eileen Glass who packed a
schools; they can further culture through
huge amount into her time with us and left us
3. Bits and pieces their books, libraries or art. However, these
with much food for thought and with renewed
things do not necessarily give life; and the
4. Ash Kaur, Canada, inspiration and motivation.
mission of a community is to give life to
more bits and pieces But August also brought sorrow for many others, that is to say, to transmit new
5. New International people in our community. Carol Stokes and her hope and new meaning to them. Mission is
Charter family lost their beloved son and brother, Josh, revealing to others their fundamental beauty,
after a long and courageous struggle with brain value and importance in the universe,
6. From Toumani’s house
cancer. Mary Langdon lost a brother, and their capacity to love, to grow and to do
7. Kathy’s Art Leanne Cowen lost her mother. We extend our beautiful things and to meet God. Mission is
8. From Rosey’s house love and sympathy to all of you. transmitting to people a new inner freedom
9. From Hannah’s house At August Solidarity we saw a short film that and hope; it is unlocking the doors of their
was made at a SpeakOut Conference. We being so that new energies can flow.
10. Café L’Arche
congratulate Sean McKeown on his involvement Jean Vanier Community and Growth
11. September calendar with the film. Keep an eye out for him in it. p.86 (1989)
12. October calendar Here’s the link: https://www.youtube.com/
watch? Prayer Points ...
v=_PidJfvLIm8&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR0hJ3
qdDBGo8n13n2J1SMkB8JTJYKkwMVuWL1bqEy We continue to pray for our friend Chris
GcVTv1inREYJAhBrs Lewis as he undergoes treatment, and for
Lesley and the family.
L’Arche Hobart You can also find it on the L’Arche Hobart - Beni-
(Beni-Abbes) Abbes Facebook page. On that page you can We hold in the Light the discernment
also see “Pilgrimage to the Heart” a film that processes for the new Board Chair of
Mission Statement L’Arche Mount Tabor and for a Community
(in conjunction with the was made last year by Michael McDonald when
L’Arche Australia celebrated its 40th birthday at Leader/CEO for L’Arche Canberra
International Identity and
Mission Statement) Uluru. Or go to https://www.youtube.com/ (Genesaret).
watch?v=H73vVYqcQI4&feature=youtu.be (Be We hold Leanne Cowen and Terry Watson
At Beni-Abbes we are amazed by John Coleman’s camel riding skills!) in our hearts as they grieve the loss of
people with and without
The eagle-eyed among you might have noticed Leanne’s mother.
disability who create a shift from the name Beni-Abbes to L’Arche
homes and community. We give thanks for Eileen’s visit, for her
Hobart. We can still call ourselves Beni-Abbes
wisdom, experience and encouragement.
We share our lives in informally, but the International Federation has
real friendships, as we asked that communities use the name of their We congratulate Mary Langdon and her
geographical location to save confusion. family on the birth of her granddaughter.
cook, share meals, pray
together, talk, listen, With best wishes, For the process of rewriting the
help each other, Claire Manthorpe, Editor International Charter that is being rolled
through the good and out across the Federation.
the hard times in the For Carol Stokes and her family as they
spirit of love, as a sign mourn the loss of Josh.
of hope to others.
For Carmel Towler from L’Arche Brisbane
God is revealed to us as she recovers from her surgery.
when we celebrate and For Mary Langdon as she grieves the loss of
gather to pray and her brother.
Peter Ramsden – 29 years – 1990
through relationships
Chris Lewis – 26 years – 1993 We give thanks for Susi Ezzy
that are built on faithful,
open and welcoming Lesley Lewis – 26 years – 1993 who has re-joined the board,
Laura Finlay – 23 years – 1996 bringing her professional
hearts. expertise and her friendship
Kathleen Barrington – 5 years – 2014
with our community.
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Bits and pieces
We are part of a global federation, “One L’Arche”, and this year L’Arche International has asked Australian communities to
raise funds for L’Arche Zimbabwe, a community that relies completely on donations and whatever they can earn themselves.
At our last Solidarity night we saw a short film that gave us a glimpse of their vibrant community. Our members very quickly
came up with an impressive list of fundraising ideas! (Watch this space!) Here is the link to that film https://drive.google.com/
file/d/15z1tE_kt2BKI8wPQqGYIrx7oIr25iEfm/view
L'Arche Australia – Share A Meal
L'Arche Australia invites us to Share a Meal and raise some much needed funds for
L'Arche. You can invite friends over to your place and talk about L'Arche. You can do
a staff meeting over lunch, morning tea with your church friends – and many other
options.
Contact Eileen Glass at fundraising@larche.org.au if you would like to host a meal.
You will be mailed a kit to help you with your event.
You and your guests can choose where to direct any funds you raise – for example, to L’Arche Beni-Abbes in Hobart, or to
L’Arche Australia (priorities include assisting a new community get off the ground, or supporting the National Listening and
Speaking Group, etc) or to L’Arche International (to assist a community in Zimbabwe).
Whilst we do receive funding from government sources, some of our costs are not covered by those funds. We
therefore continue to rely on the generosity of donors and are grateful for any contribution, whether large or small.
If you have any fundraising ideas or would be willing to get involved with fundraising please let us know.
Thank you!
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L’Arche Beni-Abbes Hobart – How to donate
Name: ________________________________________________________________________________
Address: ______________________________________________________________________________
Email: __________________________________________ Phone: _______________________________
Cheque: Please make cheques payable Online transfer: Cash: Please make cash payments at
to L’Arche Beni-Abbes Community Inc Account name: L’Arche Beni-Abbes the office at 24 Hopkins Street, Moonah,
and post to: Community Inc from Mondays to Friday between 9 am
L’Arche Beni-Abbes Community BSB 067100 and 2 pm.
PO Box 132 Account 00920375
Moonah TAS 7009 Please include your name in the
transfer details. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.
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Hobart people, and Canada, and more...
Thank you to Mary for this new monthly How do you relax when not at work? While pottering around the L’Arche
feature. I hope you enjoy meeting some Spending time with my two young Canada website, I noticed they’ve
of the people in our community. daughters. Going to parks and play- recently appointed our friend Michael
grounds. McDonald as the new Communications
The People of L’Arche Hobart Manager for L’Arche Canada. Many of
What is something we don’t know
you will remember Michael from the
In this edition of “What’s news” we are about you, but will after reading this!
time he and Amber made Katherine’s
including our first interview of a L’Arche Since I was young I have had a passion
“As I Am” film here in Hobart. Good luck,
personality. for dancing. But I have always been too
Michae! (Lucky Canada!)
shy to dance in public. One day I hope to.
People will be chosen at random, so you
never know when it will be your turn. A bit more meandering brought me to a
There are a lot of us to get around, so it link on the Canadian website that caught
Felicity Rose has recommended this
may take some time!! my eye. http://aging-and-disability.org/
book about life in Canada’s Daybreak
Ash Kaur Community. Its focus is Aging and Disability and it
How long have you been with L’Arche covers areas such as healthy aging,
Hobart? I started on the 12th February changing needs, complex-palliative care,
2014. ending life well, and grieving. There are
many stories and resources, some of
What is your role? I am the Quality which may be useful to us from time to
Coordinator. In my role, I have time.
responsibility for and need to ensure that
we are compliant to all rules, regulations
A couple of photos from one of the
and legislations that as an organisation
formation sessions run by Eileen during
we must adhere to, to remain a
her recent visit.
registered service provider. This includes
ensuring every employee and board
member have current checks and
appropriate qualifications. I also oversee
our risk register, and that means
identifying risk and mitigating risk as
much as possible. I provide the Board
with this information. I also need to
ensure that incidents are reported
and followed up. Other tasks include
Workplace Health & Safety (fire drills
etc).
As the highly respected LArche Daybreak
community of Ontario, Canada marks its
50th anniversary, this beautifully-written
memoir tells the inside story of daily life
shared by a community of people with
and without learning disabilities. It is full
of touching, sometimes amusing, but
always life-affirming stories, and
formational moments from the lives not
only of author Beth Porter, who has been
a part of the Daybreak community across We are pleased to advise that you will
four decades, but also of many others be seeing more of Cindy Treanor at
(including writer and pastor Henri events in our community. As is L’Arche
Nouwen) alongside whom she lived and policy, an outgoing Community Leader
What do you love/enjoy about L’Arche?
worked in this time. Beth has particular steps back to assist in helping a new
Friendships comes to my mind
gifts in writing, and her love for LArche Community Leader to settle in. It will
straightaway. I have experienced care
and its people shines through this book. now be good to have Cindy’s presence
between each other, and we all walk
These stories can invite us into reflection more often, and especially with her
together as equals.
on our own interactions and experiences. musical talents, she will be most
From the Foreword by Jean Vanier. welcome at all events.
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Welcome to the Charter Process…all in the boat together.
You may be aware that L’Arche International is inviting each of us to contribute to our new Charter. The Charter says what
is important to us as we create home and community together. It helps us to reflect on what we have lived, what we are
currently living and our dreams for the future.
This will be a 3 year process… and it has already begun with National Resource People,
Claire Lawler and Cindy Treanor, attending Charter formation in Trosly in May 2019. They will be training
the local Charter Resource People from all the communities and projects in Australia and New Zealand at
the National Listening and Speaking Group in October 2019.
After the training they will return to their home community or project ready and able to lead the process.
So it is time to get ready!!!!!!
As part of this process we want to…
Discover and honour our story, our vision and our inspiration.
Find ways to share this so everyone can understand our shared
values and vision.
We need to make sure that..
It is a spiritual process.
We don’t only want to use words to share our stories and ideas- we want
to make sure that everyone is included. L’Arche International has made
some resources that we can use to help us to include everyone in a creative
way. Your Charter Resource people will help you to learn how to use these
resources.
We want to include this in the usual things that we do in our everyday lives and in the life of our community.
So now is the time for you to start thinking about…What are the usual ways you spend time together in your community
where you could pray, think and share about what is important to you?
YOU COULD CHOOSE SOME DATES OF USUAL GATHERINGS, OR MEETINGS, OR TIMES YOU SPEND
TOGETHER AND MARK THEM IN YOUR DIARY/CALENDER SO YOU KNOW THAT YOU WILL MAKE THE
TIME TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROCESS.
We also want to make sure that all the people who are interested in our community or project get to contribute.
So welcome to the First stage of the Charter Process - May 2019 - April 2020 (12 months)
We are going to look at our experiences of community life and reread them to determine what gives us life and what
doesn’t.
We all need to submit our ideas to L’Arche International by March 2020.
You can look forward to some more information about this exciting process in our next newsletter or information sheet.
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News from Sylvia, Jesse, Louise, Kathy and Toumani’s house
The month of August has been a quiet time of rest and keeping warm. We are looking forward to Spring and have many exciting
activities planned. Lindy. Thankyou to all the Assistants, for your wonderful support and hard work. Deb G.
Above: Sylvia would like
to welcome Deep to her
house. They have been
sharing time together. Above: Louise getting
Sylvia is continuing to her breakfast. Above
work towards one of her right: Toumani cooking
goals of knitting squares up a storm. Right:
to make blankets for the Kathy’s garden.
local cat home shelters.
Louise loves scrapbooking.
We all went to see “Summer in
the Forest”. Here are Tim and
Arbie getting ready for the show.
Louise visiting Don at his house. Deb G, Kathy and Mel.
Left: Toumani working in the
kitchen. Above: Jess spending some
quiet time on her iPad. Right: Louise
washing up after a cuppa. Far right:
Sylvia reading about Wellness.
The Art of Kathy Cantrell
I love to discover the passions of people
– those things that really engage us and
bring us life. It was so inspiring to visit
Kathy’s house (the one she shares with
Sylvia, Louise, Toumani, Jesse and quite
a few Assistants) a couple of weeks ago.
We shared a beautiful meal around the
table and talked, joked and sang for quite
a while. One thing I was keen to do while
there, was to check out Kathy’s artwork. Above: Harry the Triceratops.
Earlier in the year had she created a Below: Rosie the Velociraptor.
beautiful L’Arche focussed drawing to
present to Mary Langdon. This gift for
our new Community Leader made me
want to see some more.
The conversation finally came around to
art and Kathy talked about the metallic
pencils she uses and her love for the
strong colours they produce. She gets
inspiration from stained glass windows
Cathy uses a number of different and has fond childhood memories of
styles in her art. Above: Nativity. church windows, going along to St Mary’s
Below: Whale and fish. Cathedral and of meeting Fr Bernard
Rogers. Art making has been important
to Kathy from the earliest times and as
you can see from the accompanying
photos, Kathy has a real gift of capturing
the quality – the essence – of the subjects
she draws. Obviously many hours of quiet
work go into each piece.
Kathy also has a love for music and the
bass guitar is her favourite instrument.
Here is a great shot of Kathy leading the
singalong playing my guitar like a double
bass. It’s an old guitar and this was the
first time that it has experienced this
particular musical treatment – but I have
a hunch it’s going to happen again. She
told us she’s “nuts for music – but not
heavy metal. I love the 60’s – Normie
Rowe and Colleen Hewett”.
Kathy is a great appreciator of life and a
born entertainer. It was heart warming to
hear her say how good a life she has had
Below: Highland cow. Below right: Angel. after experiencing some pretty challenging When a guitar becomes a double bass.
health issues as a little girl. Improvisation at its best!
L’Arche Hobart is
fortunate indeed that
she has chosen to come
and make home here
with us.
John Coleman
Community Life
Co-ordinator
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News from Mel, Katherine, Tim, Sean and Rosey’s house
Big news for us! We have a new house Sean attended the Aurora Ten Pin Bowling
coordinator, Helen Young. She will start her Tournament. They both acquitted themselves
time officially with us on the 16th of September. well and came home with a heap of prizes and
We are looking forward to welcoming her. The certificates. Well done!
house celebrated Scott’s 50th birthday. Happy
Katherine was very pleased that her old kitchen
Birthday Scott and thank you for sharing your
sink has been replaced by a new one. She’s
gift with all of us in the house. We are looking
eagerly looking forward to her holiday this year.
forward to hearing your gift of music.
Katherine is going to a Doris Day Tribute show in
Sean and Rosey enjoyed the model railway Sydney in September with Debbie F and will visit
exhibition and having a ride on a steam train. her parents’ grave while in Sydney.
Sean and his sister Jane went to Wrest Point
Tim visited the Anglesea military museum and
for a Cruise Expo as they’re looking forward to
has been enjoying walks and picnics on sunny
having another cruise holiday. They’ve decided
days. He has also been enjoying spending time
to travel to New Zealand in February.
with his sister Julie and his old friend Felicity.
Sean and Scott went to an OAK Quiz night and
Rosey spent a weekend away with her Dad and
had great fun. Sean is now looking forward to
really enjoyed their one on one time together.
the Speak Out Conference in Launceston in
She’s looking forward to being with him again on
September.
Father’s day. Happy Father’s Day to all the Dads
Rosey has taken up bowling again, and she and and Grandads out there!
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News from Hannah, Lauren, Garry and Greg’s house
Toumani and Garry at Coffee Night.
Picnic at New Norfolk. Rolls made
In the past month Greg was pleased to by Tracy attracted high praise
celebrate his birthday with a few close from Garry. (Why does food
friends and family. He enjoyed a meal at always taste better outside? Ed.)
the Carlyle hotel, also the next week cake
and candle with the community. Thanks
Lauren for baking such a delicious cake!
Sadly less than a week later, the cat Greg
had adopted, Millie, passed away due to
serious illness. We’re all sad to see your
beloved cat go, Greg, we know you miss her.
Last week Greg again participated in the
annual Aurora bowling league
championships, successfully picking up
several prizes and having a great time.
Garry and Hannah enjoyed attending Eileen
Glass’s session at the Josephite Centre
though it seemed Hannah was much more
excited to see her Mum than Eileen!!
The smile of a man who’s just scored a strike.
The men of the house have
again been having a good
time in the garden and now
spring is upon us I’m sure
there’ll be no shortage of
work outdoors!! The
members enjoyed a meal
at our friend Peter’s house
during the month which
was enjoyed by all.
“Cake and candle” where Greg’s friends passed a candle around
and expressed their thoughts and wishes for him.
Shopping for gym clothes. Shopping for shoes.
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Café L’Arche
Peter and John opened We were delighted to have some visitors, including some members Paula and Rosey hard at work
the bill. of the Scots Uniting Church and some mainland visitors. in the kitchen.
Louise did a beautiful rendition of The band Thirsty Ground were special guests and they played Garry belted out a couple
Hallelujah accompanied by Rennie some of their own songs. They were even joined by Elvis of numbers with John.
and Claire L. (a.k.a. Rohan).
Hannah, Claira, Katrina and Louise dancing ... and Greg and John singing ... and Leanne and John singing.
Claire Lawler went shopping in Paris and took Rosey, Eileen, Some of the energetic young folk took to the floor for some
Raphael and an obliging gent from Thirsty Ground with her. spontaneous dancing.
They got lots of laughs demonstrating the use of their
purchases, including toothbrush, fan, bicycle and finally a
jack-in-the-box.
10SEPTEMBER 2019
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Solidarity 6 to 8 Danielle Community
pm, office Pacaud’s Council
birthday
8 9 10 11 12 13 14
Peter Ramsden’s Judy Jacobson’s
birthday birthday
15 16 17 18 19 20 21
Miriam Sayer’s Coffee night 7.30 Community Deb Gregory’s
birthday to 9.00 pm, 40P Council birthday
22 23 24 25 26 27 28
Willie Gearman’s Board meeting Deadline for
birthday 5.30 pm October What’s
News
29 30
Events that look like this are open to all to attend. Bring your friends! The more the merrier!
What’s Solidarity? What’s Coffee Night? And Café L’Arche?
On the first Tuesday of the month we gather for a simple evening One month on the third Wednesday we have Coffee
meal and make a small donation that goes to L’Arche Zimbabwe. Night, and the next month we have Cafe L’Arche.
After dinner we have an activity, e.g. looking at a film from a These are nights purely of music and socialising.
community somewhere else in the world, making a card to send Bring your guitar, your singing voice,
someone, singing a song or three, hearing about your friends and family and have
upcoming events, and finishing with a short some fun. (And a cuppa.)
prayer and a song. It’s always fun and links us
in with the big L’Arche family.
House Coordinators Finance Officer / Payroll
Deb Gregory Bec Harding
hobart.40p@larche.org.au hobart.accounts@larche.org.au
Kate Leitch
hobart.34sa@larche.org.au Administration Assistant
Helen Young (from 16 Sept) Carol Stokes
L’Arche Beni-Abbes Community hobart.21p@larche.org.au hobart.admin@larche.org.au
Office: 24 Hopkins St, Moonah Community Life Coordinator
Phone (03) 6228 3920 Quality Coordinator
Ash Kaur John Coleman
Community Leader hobart.qualityco-ord@larche.org.au colemansongs@yahoo.com
Mary Langdon Board Chair, Brendan Sullivan
hobart.leader@larche.org.au Business Manager
Kat Barrington brendan@sullivansmail.com.au
Service Coordinator hobart.office@larche.org.au What’s News Editor, Claire Manthorpe
Paula Sullivan manthorpecf@gmail.com
hobart.services@larche.org.au
11OCTOBER
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2 3 4 5
Solidarity 6 to 8 L’Arche Family Community Cindy Treanor’s
pm, office Day Council birthday
(remembering
the wider L’Arche
family)
6 7 8 9 10 11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19
Nigel Rogers’ Community Birthdays of
biorthday Council Chris Lewis,
Peggy Dean
(dec) and John
Coleman
Café L’Arche
7.00-8.30 pm, St
Therese’s Hall
20 21 22 23 24 25 26
Jane McKeown’s Board meeting Deadline for Nov
birthday 5.30 pm What’s News
27 28 29 30 31
Fr Terry Yard Claire Lawler and Community
and Richard Helen McKenzie’s Council
Farnell’s birthday birthday
National Listening and Speaking Group meets in Canberra.
Events that look like this are open to all to attend. Bring your friends! The more the merrier!
If you want any information about any of the events
(or about anything!) please contact us …
by phone 6228 3920 Feedback to L’Arche Hobart
or email hobart.office@larche.org.au We welcome feedback from you,
including complaints and compliments.
or Facebook Message – our Facebook If you would like to offer us feedback,
page is L’Arche Hobart - Beni-Abbes you can phone us on 6228 3920, email:
hobart.leader@larche.org.au, or post to:
PO Box 132 Moonah 7009.
And for information. stories and films about L’Arche Australia We can support you in this if you need
and L’Arche International, visit: any assistance.
www.larche.org.au/
www.larche.org/en/welcome
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