We read stories to our children but why not to adults?
This World Harmony Day the Eumundi Connection Hub will be running a ‘by donation’ story telling hour, where adults can come along and have a story read to them. It will be a mythical story to let the imagination go wild.
The book reading group is just one of the activities recently begun after Emotions and Relationships specialist Lisa Jayne established the Eumundi Connection Hub on Facebook.
After moving to the area about two years ago by January this year Lisa was looking for more connection with the community and soon discovered she wasn’t alone in her aim.
A conversation with a friend inspired her to post a notice seeking people interested in a book club or writing group.
“I was overwhelmed with responses – 93 in two days,” she said.
Lisa created the Eumundi Connections Hub on Facebook and groups have unfolded in interesting ways.
“We have a book club and have already had an author talk which was attended by 30 people, a writing group and a morning tea every Tuesday,” she said.
“From these connections, women were sharing with me the things they were interested in, or wanted to do yet didn’t know how or have the vehicle.
“I work as a facilitator in my own business, so for me organising these groups was a joy to do. There was a young mum with her baby looking for support and so a mums and bubs group is in the process of establishing.
“There was a lady who loves reading stories and has been reading to elderly people. I thought it would be fabulous to have an evening for adults just to sit back and be read to – and as world harmony day is coming up, it seemed perfect.”
In her work Lisa helps people feel empowered and connected through relationships so she has used her skills in the groups to help people coming in feel emotionally safe, connected and nourished.
“All the events are no cost or by donation so its very easily accessible opportunity to enjoy connection,”Lisa said.
Harmony Day is held annually on the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination on 21 March.
The Harmony Day story reading will be held on Thursday 21 March at Eumundi CWA Hall at 7pm.
For more information visit Eumundi Connection Hub on Facebook or email Lisa on lisa@lisajayne.me
