Open Meeting: 18th April

We are pleased to announce for our April Meeting a really special opportunity....we are holding an

INNOVATIVE OPEN MEETING: BUSINESS INTERFACES WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE MARKET

Network invites the business world and the public to interface with the Civil Governor of the Algarve, and the Marketing and Research Academic Office (GAIM), to interact, learn fascinating information which can help you, to network and to have lunch on

Wednesday, 18^th April 2007 at 12 noon, Hotel Montechorro, Albufeira

Do begin to promote this: it's a great opportunity to listen to up to date info and to ask questions that affect your business. As it replaces the bi-monthly meetings, it's also a great opportunity to meet the 'other half' of the organisation. Look out for further details or contact the Network Co-ordinator, Paulette Fouché at pfouché@clix.pt or 282 415843

Network AGM

The AGM this year was attended by 31 voting members, and all went smoothly with handovers in office being made this year. Thank you for accepting my nomination as President, and I shall do my utmost to do the organisation justice and to serve it, represent it, and lead it forward to the next phase of Network.

A daunting task - Linda Smith has been a brilliant President, and the photograph here of her and Liz Jensen, voted woman of the year 2007, says it all - hard work, commitment, friendship, and fun. Well done to both women, you are great examples.



We said goodbye to some members of council, amongst them Karen Carfrae, Vice President West, and Renette Joubert, from Central. Thank you to everyone for your very hard work over the last two years. We are pleased to welcome Jo Gardner as new Vice President for the West, and Pia Cross, as Vice President Central. I didn't get photos of everyone, I"m afraid, but will no doubt be collecting them! The new fiscal council will consist of Lis Jensen, Marilyn Holmes, and Lynda Morgan. I undestand that the lovely Truus is also staying on.

Okay, will post more as and when, I look forward immensely to us working as a team. I will be posting information on all council members on the Networkalgarve.org website. Keep in touch!

Members News - An opportunity to Network

March Events at Quinta da Calma

Thursday 15
Quinta da Calma Presentation.

Way of Harmony: Qi-Gong Healing Demonstration with Peter Tadd
The second presentation in our series of monthly talks will feature one of our therapists, Peter Tadd.

In his presentation, Peter will introduce a new set of energetic points located on the surface of the skin, which appear at or near the juncture of two or three acupuncture meridians. Because of their special properties they can release emotions and heal traumas on deep emotional and soul levels. These points can be treated with slight finger pressure, crystals or tuning forks, so can be self-treated when needed. Time: 19.30hrs, Meeting House - Free entry

Saturday 17
Monthly Trance Dance Ritual - (Dance of Transformation) with Kalid. An evening ritual into a spiritual journey through body movement using a blindfold, with music and sound effects to reach a deep 'trance' state. 21.00hrs-midnight in Meeting House - €15
For more information on Trance Dance go to www.injoy.pt or call 93 979 76 26

Saturday 17 & Sunday 18
Part III of Clinical Hypnosis Course with Rosário Vilardebó
10.00-18.00hrs in Lotus Room

Wednesday 21
Celebration of Earth Day: The March Equinox (actual time 12.07hrs GMT) determines the annual date for Easter and is also the New Year in Islamic countries. This is a time for us to join with thousands, or even millions of people throughout the world in peaceful thoughts and prayers for care of Earth and peace and justice for all.
Meeting House, 11.30-12.30h. By donation

Thursday 22
Art of Living - Satsang with James & Hannah Latimer
A Satsang is a gathering of people in the name of truth. During the Satsang, there will be chanting, discussions and meditation. Everyone is welcome. Meeting House, 19.30hrs. By donation

Saturday 24
Vegetarian Cookery Course with Tjitske Van Der Weg
A continuation of the course in January, this course goes deeper into exploring how to prepare and cook vegetarian dishes. Anyone can attend.
Price: €45 - Time to be confirmed. Location: Gaia Sol Eatery - Limited spaces available, so book soon!!

Sunday 25
Professional Massage Therapy Training with Eleine Lachance, MA CMT
One Sunday a month for 1 year, 09.00-18.00hrs (further dates to be confirmed).
Total course price (100 hours): 900€. For more information please contact reception.
Dates for Course: 29 Apr; 27 May; 24 Jun; 29 Jul; 26 Aug; 30 Sept; 4 Nov; 2 Dec; 20 Jan; 24 Feb; 23 Mar

Hunger Lunch raises awareness and cash

International Women's Day

From Hunger lunch

Forty women celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8th with a “Hunger lunch” The main purpose of the day was to raise funds for the charity “Friends of Cambodia” Local businesses donated items and the venue, The Hotel Garbe, at Armação de Pera generously covered some of the costs. Combined proceeds from a raffle and the lunch raised a total of 470 euros, which will help provide education and healthcare for young children in Cambodia.

From Hunger lunch

“A little goes a long way” said Geraldine Willcox MBE, who addressed the meeting. Cambodia is one of the poorest countries in the world and its children suffer severely for want of education and basic healthcare. A child can be fed, clothed, housed and educated for 12 euros a month. The audience was visibly moved as they listened to Geraldine describe conditions in the refugee camps she had visited across the poorest parts of Africa and Asia.

For more information see http://www.friendsofcambodia.net/

Network would love to see more of you at next years event. Would an evening suit you better? Give us your comments on the blog.

Members News - Quinta da Calma

Monthly Talk

Thursday, March 15th

Way of Harmony: Qi-Gong
Healing Demonstration
with Peter Tadd

The second presentation in our series of monthly talks will feature one of our therapists, Peter Tadd.

In his presentation, Peter will introduce a new set of energetic points located on the surface of the skin, which appear at or near the juncture of two or three acupuncture meridians. Because of their special properties they can release emotions and heal traumas on deep emotional and soul levels. These points can be treated with slight finger pressure, crystals or tuning forks, so can be self-treated when needed.

19:30hrs in the Meeting House
Entrance free

Peter is available for consultations at Quinta da Calma from Mon. 12 – Weds. 14 March 2007.


About Peter Tadd
Peter has become a regular monthly visitor to Quinta da Calma, where he gives individual sessions in clairvoyant healing.

With his gift of clairvoyance, Peter can see the past very clearly and some of the future, however he uses his gift to support healing treatments and not for predictions, his aim being to instruct and empower the person and the body.

Each session starts with either a list of the client’s prepared questions or a general aura/chakra scan and assessment, from which images and colours emerge in the aura that reveal answers to questions and the strengths and weaknesses within each chakra.

Healing is brought about by balancing the past, present and future. The path of treatment chosen depends on the “presenting physical problems”, life questions and where the trauma is held on the chakra/auric level. In the same session, one or more different treatments are given, depending on the time allowed. Treatment choices are explained and commence with the client’s acceptance, these treatments being the result of Peter’s training and clairvoyant insight.

Charges: 1 hour: €65.00
1.5hrs: €85.00

Please note: Sessions are given in English only; anyone wishing to have a session who does not speak English is asked to bring someone to translate for them.

The Film 'The Secret'

Film “THE SECRET”

If you are not satisfied with your current life, if you would like to do better but can´t see any opportunities, if you are worried about your future security, then you MUST see the Secret. The Secret can make all the difference to your life

17^th of March, 2007 15 h to 17.30 h

Nova Vida, Tunes: Price: 8 €

Please book until 10^th of March

Seminar: „ Law of Attraction“ given by Dr. Veronica Mauvis
14th of April 2007, 10 h to 16 h, at Nova Vida, Tunes
Price : 65,00 € incl. lunch

Have you seen The Secret? Do you want to use The Secret to get better results in your life? Have you tried to use it and wonder why it’s not working for you? Will it help your children to get better results? What is the correct way to create the Life of Your Dreams? The Secret is the film that has been spreading round the world like a bush fire because it opens the door to the real secrets of success all over the world. It is possibly the most powerful, scientifically backed, method of personal development ever discovered. You need this knowledge to get what YOU want in all areas of your life. If you want changes to your financial status, your relationships, your health you will find answers book for the seminar

Please book until 6th of April 2007

See map on www.novavidarecovery.com

Kind regards

Angela Schulz-Henke

OrgaNice Eventmanagement

Members News - Grand Buffet Dinner and Dance

Free Publicity for Network Businesses

Magna Carta Bookshop

Susana Parker is new to Network, having joined last October, and owns Magna Carta bookshop in Alvor. Susana is offering an interesting deal for Network members. She has a space on her website called 'what are they reading', and anyone who sends in a review of their favourite book will receive free publicity on her site. You just need to send a photograph, a book review, and a small write up about your business. Susana's details can be found on her website at www.magnacartabookshop.com

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