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The Tortoise and the Hare
Do you remember this story? The one about the overly confident hare and the slow but sure tortoise who take part in a race. The Hare, brimming with self-belief and confidence, sets out quickly in the race. Full of surety that he will win, he stops to have a sleep. Tortoise on the other hand, knowing his own abilities, takes it slow and steady, with a quiet belief that he will get there in the end. The Hare sleeps too long and the Tortoise ends up the winner – the morals of this story – that slow and steady wins the over-all race, that a measured belief in yourself will…
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Teaching an old dog new tricks
Today on my list of tasks was to fix an element on our webpage that wasn’t working. It had actually been on my task list for a while but I kept putting it off as I knew it would be tricky. It was not something I could just easily do – I would need to research the problem, maybe watch a video or two and try and figure it out. I’m ok at computers but as technology develops at the speed of light, I feel I am getting further away from understanding. Dealing with technological problems now stirs feelings of doubt and inability. That feeling of not knowing, of being…
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Bloom in hope
“Spring passes and one remembers one’s innocence. Summer passes and one remembers one’s exuberance. Autumn passes and one remembers one’s reverence. Winter passes and one remembers one’s perseverance.” Yoko Ono The cold, dark days of Winter have passed and the hope of Spring has arrived. The signs of hope are all around us -from the buds of blossoms, the buzzing of the bees, the new shoots coming through the damp warm earth. The days are getting warmer and longer and there is a feeling of optimism in the air. We have all had to persevere more than ever through this past Winter and we are all a little weary. We…
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Assistance with the Victorian Government $250 Power Saving Bonus
We are helping community members apply for the State Government’s $250 Power Saving Bonus, a one-off payment to help eligible Victorians experiencing energy bill stress. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you or someone you know meets the eligibility requirements, get in contact with us on 5964 3987 and we can help you access this important bonus. What is the $250 Power Saving Bonus? – The $250 Power Saving Bonus is a one-off $250 payment which provides direct support to Victorian households experiencing power bill stress during the coronavirus pandemic. It is available to over 900,000 eligible Victorian households with at least one eligible concession cardholder. Who is eligible…
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VOLUNTEERS
ALWAYS NEEDED – FOREVER APPRECIATED It is National Volunteer Week, a perfect time to celebrate and thank all the wonderful volunteers who contribute to Seville Community House and our community. Their significant donation of time and support in a wide variety of circumstances cannot be underestimated in our continuing endeavours to provide services and connections for the people of Seville and beyond. Sincerest thanks to you all. It is also a chance to ask, “Have you ever thought about volunteering?” It doesn’t need to take a huge amount of your time or involve special skills but ask many a volunteer and they will say that the greatest benefits of volunteering…
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A garden of change.
Change is part of life. Sometimes a change is what we need – a change of scenery , a change is better than a holiday, chop and change, sea change, a change of heart. These changes uplift us, inspire us and challenge us in a positive way. At other times change is difficult and confronting and we wish life could stay as it was before. If we could turn back time, rewind and stay the same. As in life, our gardens go through change. Our plants bloom and grow, following their path to the sun. They change with the seasons and the passing of time. They bring us joy throughout…
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We (SCH) exist to make a positive impact – not to employ staff or have a Governance Committee.
We (SCH) exist to make a positive impact – not to employ staff or have a Governance Committee. A small Community House needs its community to be involved – whether that means you use our services, attend classes or one-off workshops, join our Committee or volunteer with us. It may even be that you provide us with valuable feedback about what we could be doing better. Our building and grounds are compact, but that doesn’t mean that our thinking has to be small. It takes a lot of thought and planning to be able to deliver the activities that we do, and we always welcome your input – perhaps you’d…
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We exist to make a positive impact
Our Vision and Mission statements are brief but mean a whole lot! Our aim is to provide to the whole community a place to come together to sustain and enrich their lives and we mean it when we say no one in our community will feel isolated, alienated or unable to seek assistance. SCH may be small in size, a bit off the beaten track and as “un-fancy” as they come, but we always strive to “punch above our weight” by delivering many no and low-cost activities to our community, with we hope, something for everyone. We have varied volunteer opportunities and are always up for a cuppa and a…
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Take what you need….donate what you can.
When Coronavirus hit and we had to close our doors, one of the ways we felt we could help our community was to start a Community Pantry. The idea was a simple one – have some non-perishable items in a pantry on the front porch of the House for anyone to use or donate to that could be accessed anytime. With restrictions meaning we couldn’t be present in person, we hoped that this would be another way for us to connect to and support our community. Now that we have come through our lockdown and restrictions are easing even more, we still have the pantry on the front porch. We…
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Join the SCH family
There are many ways you can be involved with your Community House – attending classes, workshops and events, volunteering in a way and at a time that suits you, joining our Committee of Governance or by becoming a “Friend of Seville Community House”. Many of our community receive our program electronically after we decided several years ago to discontinue delivering hard copies into letterboxes, this decision was driven by both economics and a desire to do our bit to save the environment. You can sign up to receive our program this way, and also our monthly newsletter by signing up here Stay in touch and let us know if you…
