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Welcome to this month’s
issue of The Lotus Centre
Newsletter
From the Babylon – Lotus Centre Team
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Hi dear Friends and Fellow
Travellers,
April is here … arriving with a big storm, which is perhaps
reminding us … how all is transient, ever-changing, and that all physical
is always in a process of transition, changing, exposed to physical and
energy forces … hopefully helping us to ask for, to pray for help &
guidance to find the deeper spark within us all for guidance ….
We welcome our new members to the newsletter and also wish
to thank everyone for submitting new events and for keeping us in the loop
with your current programs, workshops and activities.
We enjoy putting this beautiful newsletter and amalgamation
of offerings together. You find it
here and also on The Lotus Centre web-site at www.thelotuscentre.com.au
If any information in this newsletter interests you … then
please contact the person listed in the newsletter …. or alternatively
check out:
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The Babylon
Bookshop noticeboard,
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Listed
web-sites ; and
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‘The Lotus
Centre’ display board or come and talk to us at Babylon/Lotus Centre
Please send us any information for the next newsletter
between mid month or – at the latest - a few days
before the end of the month …..
Wishing you a wonderfully love-filled, joyful and peaceful
month and a gentle arriving of the colder seasons.
With Love from
Kent, Amanda, Christoph, Rene, Cheynie and Klaus.
and from all at Babylon and The Lotus Centre
PS. If you no
longer wish to receive the newsletter, simply let us know, per e-mail and –
we will take you off the date base with the same love that we placed you on
it too.
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‘We cannot all do great things, but we
can do small things with great love.’
Mother Theresa
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1. Workshops & Events ... in
and around Hobart
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a. around Hobart … statewide
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no listings this month J
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b. in Hobart, or close to …
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Reflexology & Massage for Home Use
Saturday – 12th
April (Reflexology); Sunday – 13th April (Massage )
To be held at Suite 5,
Palfreymans Arcade, Crn Elizabeth & Burnett St. Nth Hobart.
$175 per day. Or $300 for the weekend (concession: $150
or $280)
For any more info pls call Gaye on 6231
1555 or via gaylenewebb@bigpond.com
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Feng Shui, Vibrational Healing with Vicki Sauvage
Vicki invites you to participate in an
exploration of the scientific, spiritual and emotional aspects of Feng Shui. This workshop teaches you how to read,
interpret and adjust the energies that travel through your environment. You
will be able to implement the things you learn within your own home and
workplace.
Cost $260 or $220 with early bird
discount - paid on or before April 1st. Dates: - April 5th & 6th.
The Retreat, Philip Smith Centre, Edward
St, Glebe (Hobart). Details at www.sauvage-feng-shui.com or phone (03) 6239 0126
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QUAMBY BLUFF - MOUNTAIN RETREAT
A RELAXING, FUN FILLED LONG WEEKEND
EXPLORING THE JOY OF FREE SELF-EXPRESSION IN A BEAUTIFUL BUSH SETTING.
Learn how to access your creative self & how to change negative thought
patterns. Facilitated by Giovi Di Matteo
Saturday June 7th starting 9.30am until Monday
June 9th 4pm
2008. Venue: Mountainside - 13185
Lake Highway - Golden
Valley. Program includes:
Healing expressive arts (natural
movement, sound, drawing, writing, drama) meditations, guided
visualizations, yoga, bush walks and more.
Prerequisites: An open heart and mind,
and a desire to further expand into your true self.
Cost: $150 (couples $280) includes
Saturday and Sunday night shared accommodation
BOOKINGS: Please call Giovi on 63911799
or email giovi@pindariherbfarm.com
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Reiki Workshops
Reiki 1 workshop - Sat 12th and Sun 13th
April. 9.30 - 4.30 both days. Cost $200. Venue: Lindisfarne.
Reiki 2 workshop Sat 10th and Sun 11th May.
For more details and to book please
contact Joy Nicholson (Reiki Teacher) on 0415 416 168 or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au
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*** Seasonal Connections WORKSHOP RETREAT @ Huon Bush
Retreats Ranelagh
18th -20th April '08. Fee
$450, covers all meals 2 nights acc & workshop. Gather in Sacred Bush Land,
retreat, connect with the season of Autumn, meditate, walk the Labyrinth.
Enjoy the foods in season, deliciously and delicately prepared for your
nourishment and enjoyment. Relax in
open air bush baths, and walk in peaceful surroundings. Connect with Mother Earth, the full moon
and your Sacred Heart voice.
For further
information please contact Jane Anderson (New Moon Women's Circle, Moon and
Seasonal Connections) on 03 62674115, jane.anderson@gotalk.net.au
or Huon Bush Retreats on (03) 62642233 www.huonbushretreats.com.au
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*** Heart Radiance Meditation – Weekend Retreat
At the Niche
retreat in Cygnet on April 3 (eve. only), 4, 5, & 6.
We will begin
the retreat by learning the simple practice of the Heart Radiance
meditation, in addition to the adjunct practices described in the attached Heart
Radiance flier. This meditation brings us into deep connectedness with our
allies of Heaven and Earth and the energy aspect of ourselves. These
harmonising practices perfectly prepare the mind and body for the journey
of Self Recollection …. And more … please
contact Mas on
(03) 9489 0328 or mas.rogers@three.com.au
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*** Journey to Self- Empowerment Certificate
Using guided
meditation and visual imagery techniques, this course allows you to
discover your infinite nature and embark on a journey towards self
empowerment. Due to the practical nature of this course, it is very common
for participants to experience healing and change at the spiritual level
resulting in an increased sense of well being and self awareness.
The techniques
used in this course were developed in Melbourne by
Eileen Goble, she named the technique Integrated Self Empowerment Therapy
(ISET). This course is now offered
in Hobart,
facilitated by Joy Nicholson (ISET Institute) and accredited by the
Australian Holistic Healers Association.
The certificate
level runs over 4 week-ends (16th & 17th Feb, 15th & 16th March,
26th & 27th April and 24th & 25th May '08), cost $720,
Venue; Lindisfarne
For more
information: www.isetinstitute.com
or email: joynicholson@aapt.net.au
or ph. 0415 416 18 or see brochure at the Babylon Bookshop.
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*** Tai Chi
.. is a gentle series
of movements that when learned and practised can lead to optimum health and
wellbeing.
At the Golden
Years Club, 314 Main Road,
Glenorchy. Please ph Bill Pearson
6272 9694 for any info or to enrol.
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*** Astrology – Kingston
Classes
beginning shortly. Tim Phillips will
be holding the classes. Ph. 6272
4675. Tim is looking for someone who
can make their home available for the classes.
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*** Healing Circle
An hour of
prayer, music, meditation and readings to nourish the spirit. Program includes
readings chosen from any of the Holy Books of the world's great religions.
Participants are also invited to offer their own prayers if they wish.
Everyone regardless of belief or background is welcomes to attend. 1st
Wednesday of the month 7.30pm - 8.30pm in South
Hobart. Contact
Angela on 6223 8415 or angelabryan@aapt.net.au
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*** Satyananda Yoga
Please contact the Satyananda
Yoga Centre on 6231 9117 for the 2008 / 1st term program.
E-mail: hobart@satyananda.net, visit www.satyananda.net or check out a
copy at the Bookshop notice board.
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*** Conningham Heart Meditation Group
Enjoy opening your heart more and
feel greater peace, joy, loving connections ….. Easy and for everyone.
Starting again on 11th March. Feel warmly invited to join our
child-friendly meditation group. No experience necessary. Tuesdays at 9:30 am. Please contact Cheynie on 6267 9368 or 0433 324534
or e-mail cheynie.sukha@gmail.com.
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*** Art as Child's Play Classes
At the Bellerive Community Arts Centre every Friday from 1.30 - 3.30 pm. For information, call Adrienne on 6223 7322.
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*** HANDS OF LIGHT HEALING
Workshops ... 3 hours for $60:
1) Beginning your Path of Enlightenment and Light & 2)
Spirit Guides & Messaging (Part 1&2)
Maximum of 6 per class, or I can work with you on a
"One on One" basis. Please contact Lin on 6297 1663 for details.
Intuitive healings also available.
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*** Fine Art & Craft Workshops
Held by Wing Lau. Anyone interested, ph Wing on 6223 7988.
email: wingl@bigpond.com.au
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*** Dorje Ling Retreat Centre, Lorinna Tasmania
Available for solo or group retreats. Contact Anna Crotty on
6363 5178 or Maria on 6234 9404.
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*** Meditation groups
On Tuesdays
from 10 am - 11.30 am and Thursdays from 7 pm - 8.30 pm weekly. Please phone Joy on 0415 416 168 for
details.
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*** Reiki Exchange
On Wednesday evenings at South Hobart. Phone Joanna on 6224 2654.
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*** Brahma Kumaris Raja Yoga Centre
Regular events
include various levels of yoga courses (foundation to advanced); positive
thinking course, weekend workshops and World Meditation Hour 3rd Sunday of
every month. Please call the Centre on 6278 3788 for detailed information
and bookings.
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*** Siddha Yoga Meditation
Chanting and Meditation group. All welcome. Ph 6248 8247
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*** Astrology and Tarot courses. Call Matt
on 0416 039695
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*** Living Yoga Children's Yoga Dance
At Weeroona
Yoga Studio, North Hobart. Adult courses in Hatha & Raja Yogas for adults
6 weeks for children, Beginners, Continuation & Intermediate levels
3&4 yr olds attending with an adult participating and after school for
primary ages 3:30pm - 4:30pm. Primary school ages 5-10. Ph Roslyn (Satyamukhi) on 0439 995655,
e-mail: roslyn@southcom.com.au.
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*** WomanSong
Voices for
peace women's singing group welcomes singers at Women Tasmania, Macquarie St at 12.30 - 2.00 pm Thursdays and some Wednesdays. Contact: Jo on 6257 7520 or
Rebecca on 0408 102 919 or e-mail- becfitz@hotmail.com
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*** Theosophical Society of Hobart - Introductory
Courses in Theosophy held when there is enough interest. Enq: ph 62314454.
Regular public meetings: Mondays 8.00 pm. Wednesday discussion group 10.30 am. 13
Goulburn Street, Hobart. Kingston
Group meets the 2nd Saturday of each month 1.30pm at the Kingborough Community
Centre, John Street, Kingston. For
detailed information, phone the above number or visit the website on: www.theosophicaltas.websyte.com.au
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*** Kingston Meditation Group
Meet Thursdays 2-3pm. Phone 6211 8520 or call in to the
Kingston Community Health Centre
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*** Course in Miracles Discussion Group
Phone Adrienne Godsmark 6223 7322 or email: seriousplay@optusnet.com.au
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*** Pagan Alliance
Meets every first Thursday of the month upstairs at the New Sydney Hotel at 6.00 pm. All
welcome. Ask at the bar if you have difficulty finding the room.
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*** Earth Healing Meditations
Lenah Valley. Wednesday
fortnight. Phone 6228 5796
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2. Workshops, events, therapies at 'The Lotus Centre'
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New(s) at The Lotus Centre / Babylon Bookshop
J N/A JJJJ
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a. workshops ....
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*** Reiki
Tummo Weekend (April 26&27)
Learn in-depth
about Reiki & discover more about your heart, the spiritual heart, the
seat of our pure consciousness or true self.
Reiki Tummo
workshops teach with much depth about energy channelling for self-healing
and for healing to helping others.
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The workshops also help us to share the
Divine Blessing, as Reiki is also referred to, with others more and more.
After a recent reiki atunement one of the participants wrote to us:
‘… I
can really feel the difference …. I can find the feeling in my heart almost
instantly now.’
Our hearts are something very deep and
essential for healing and a peaceful life.
Our heart is the centre of feeling, inner calm & joy and love
for others. As our hearts open more,
the way we feel and how we interact with others improves. Also our ability to channel to others, to
help others, family and friends, also greatly improves. Reiki Tummo Level 1 & 2 benefits /
content are:
Reiki Tummo - Level 1: Crown
and Heart Chakra activation (Sat – 26th
April ‘08)
* Attunement to
channel Divine Energy
* Cleansing and
Activating Chakras and Energy Channels
* Steps to
opening the Heart
Reiki Tummo - Level 2: Better
connection to Divine and Earth Energy
(Sunday
– 27th April ‘08)
* Heart
meditations and prayers for further and deeper heart opening
* Main Energy
channel (the sushumna) is being opened fully
* Full, instant
and safe Kundalini awakening
* Further practice
for opening and using the Heart for meditation, relaxation, spiritual
advancement and in daily life.
Reiki
Tummo - Level 3a (on the Monday after ) and the 2 ½ day workshops
Meditation and Kundalini are also being offered (Tuesday)
For more info contact The Lotus Centre or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au. Contact 6231 9669 or 0430 282 073
(Amanda) or e-mail: reikitummo@bigpond.com
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Reiki Clinic – Treatments based on donation
Every Saturday 2 to 4pm. Please feel
very welcome to join for a deeply relaxing reiki session or if you have a
health issue & seek additional help. Level 1 at the Lotus Centre.
Sessions are donation based. Feel free to
choose the amount that is right for you.
Please contact
the Lotus Centre on 6231 9669 to book in.
Or just drop in. (Preferably
please book in J)
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Shiatsu – Workshop ‘Pamper yourself’
Experience this
popular & effective Japanese energy-balancing body work technique in a
beautiful & peaceful environment at The
Lotus Centre. Sunday 4th
of May 1pm -4.30pm.
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enough knowledge for self-treatment & partner treatment
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your feeling of calmness, wellbeing & inner connectedness through
gentle yet deep acupressure / shiatsu sessions
Join by yourself or bring a friend.
Shiatsu massage is practices fully dressed. It is often experienced as
healing & deeply relaxing. Ph Klaus on 6231 9669, 0419 440123. Cost:
$35 ($25 conc.)
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b. events (regular )
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*** HEART MEDITATION
At 7:30 pm Monday
evening and 3x daytime each week: each Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 1.30pm to approx. 2.15/2:30pm. Plus:
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NEW:
due to increasing popularity this meditation is now being offered every day
of the week!!!! Mon – Fri 1:30pm.
Experience meditation
with the heart and being more 'in the heart.' Often a deeply peaceful and joyful
experience; for beginners and experienced meditators alike. Small groups,
$5.00 donation to cover room costs. In the Lotus Room, 1st floor (Monday
eve on 1st or 2nd floor).
Casual attendance, no need to
book. All welcome. For more information, please ring The Lotus Centre on
6231 9669 or visit www.thelotuscentre.com.au
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*** YOGA
JJJ All yoga
sessions – term II (31 march to 23 may):
* Yoga from the Heart with Clare Raffety
Monday 9:30 - 11am (Level 1&2) and 5:30 – 7:30pm (Level 1&2); Wednesday 9:30 - 11am (Level 2&3) & 11.35 – 12.25 (Back Care
& Level 1); and Thursdays 5.30 - 7.00pm (Level 2&3) & 7:15 – 8:45pm (6 week Beginners course. Pre-registration essential,
please call Clare. Phone 6227 8941
or visit www.yogafromtheheart.com.au
* Yoga with Sharon – while Lee
is away …..
Wednesdays at 5.30 - 7.00pm (General: dynamic Vinyasa flow); Wed 7:15 to 8:45 (Beginners) .
For further info please call Sharon on 6253 5348. Lee on
0417 319 046 or visit Lee’s beautiful and new web-site http://leecodyyogaspirit.com
*** Yoga Schedule – For a current Yoga Schedule /
timetable and any Yoga updates you can also visit http://www.thelotuscentre.com.au/groups/groups-yoga.html
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Yoga with Sharon East (see timetable above J)
Sharon
draws on her background in Iyengar Yoga to offer classes that help you discover
the alignment that can bring you freedom of movement. Working with breath
to create a sense of spaciousness, serenity and peace. Classes included
dynamic and gentle restorative practices. Phone 6253 5348.
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Chi Kung (Therapeutic Lohan Qigong)
.... is
literally the study and maintenance of our vital energy or Chi or Qi.
Regular practice of these gentle and flowing movements enhances health,
vitality of both body and mind and is ideal for stress management. Other benefits are quietening of the
mind, improvement of body posture, balance and assistance with pain relieve
and more.
The classes are presently on a Wednesday
at 2pm. Cost: $15 per session. Suitable for all ages, kindergarten children
to 80 y.o. & over.
Reg McKellar-Spence has been a tutor for Adult Ed
and private classes for over 30 years.
For any further details please call Reg on 6295 1008 or 0439
038762. E-mail: rms@brine.com.au
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*** Reiki Tummo Practice Evening
At 6pm on Friday in the ‘Lotus Room’ at ‘The Lotus Centre’
Phone 6231 9669. Room hire, etc
contribution: $5.
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c. therapies – therapists at the lotus
centre ….
A range of holistic, alternative
therapies available:
1. Remedial Massage and Reiki with Anthony Bone (0408
132562)
Anthony is on leave and will be back just before and after Christmas
2. Chinese Medicine, Acupuncture and Massage with Jackie Pisera (0423
482125); jackabean@hotmail.com
3. Shiatsu Therapy and Reiki (level 3) with Klaus Baur
(0419 440123) or e-mail:
4. Remedial Massage with Rebecca Urie (0439 037357) normally on Wednesdays
and Saturdays (however Rebecca and her partner are currently touring in
NZ).
5. Massage with Michael Carroll (0408
133679) …NOW on e-mail: carrollmjj@gmail.com
6. Craniosacral Balancing with John
Sager Phone 0421 983 938
NEW at the Lotus Centre
John is joining our practitioners’ team at the Lotus Centre
… a heart-felt welcome J YYY from us all.
John has had a beautiful and long journey leading to
his involvement with Craniosacral Balancing. He trained with Craniosacral Australia,
which promotes and integrates the emotional, psychological factors
contributing to discomfort … John
also has a strong and long-standing Tai Chi background.
We look forward to having John with us here and hope
that his work and insights will contribute to the wider aspect of what we
intend to offer at the Lotus Centre.
To book a session, for any of the above listed practitioners
please contact The Lotus Centre on 6231 9669
For any further information about the modality / therapy, it
is best to contact the practitioners directly. More detailed info also on www.thelotuscentre.com.au
Some practitioners also offer a mobile service or work from
other locations. Please contact the
practitioner directly for any additional details or updates.
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3.
Reviews J NEW J
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Book Review
To be added JJJ
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Music Review
N/A … seeking reviewers
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4.
Miscellaneous
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*** WANTED **** 2nd Hand Books
We want to extend the Bookshop and include second hand books ….
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Thank you for all
the 2nd hand books already given to us by so many of you … most
of which have found a place in the Babylon Library. As a new idea … we happily accept 2nd
hand books for both the Library AND a new 2nd
book section
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If you have a
moment, it would be greatly appreciated if you could bring your pre-loved
books … for donation or for us to purchase.
THANK YOU Y
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*** Rooms available for rent for both:
A. Workshops (regular events & one-off or weekend)
B. Practitioners (on a casual or full-time basis)
(Fully renovated rooms or current normal rooms, at reduced rates)
Visit the web-site for some details www.thelotuscentre.com.au or
contact us on 6231 9669 (B/H) for further information.
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‘A friend is someone who goes to take your hand … but touches your
heart’.
Anonymous
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