LINC NEWSLETTER

19th September 2012

LINC Community meeting Thursday 27th September 8.00pm. This is an opportunity for you to shape what happens in LINC. A chance to socialise while getting an understanding of what LINC is. We need your support and input so please Movie night is back!!! This Monday 24th at 7pm. Popcorn and drinks provided 2 per person. Book club. The book club resumes on Tuesday 25th September at 7.30pm.

The F-Word is back! Thursday nights during late LINC.

Last weeks massage taster evening was a great success. Thank you Maya. One service user put it like this: "I walked into LINC last Thurs eve to a warm, cosy gathering of women in the front room chilling out after receiving massage in the back room which was lit by soft candlelight and infused with the smell of enticing aromatherapy oils... was I ever sorry I hadn't arrived earlier! Thank You LINC, I'll be back. This week we have auricular acupuncture with Stephaniecost 10 euro per person. In the coming weeks we will have mindfulness meditation, Thai cooking with Pia, poetry with Julie and lots more! A full Autumn schedule will be available at the community meeting on the 27th September.

New Peer Support Group

A new support group for lesbian and bisexual women will be commencing on the 4th October. The aim of the group is to allow people to share their experiences, participate in discussion in a safe space. If you feel you have an issue you would like support on or if you feel you have experience you can share this is the group for you. The group will run from 6pm-7pm on Thursdays and will be facilitated.

LINC are once again on the trail for Culture Night, Friday 21st September from 6pm till 9pm. We are having an arty tea party! Cupcakes kindly supplied by Bonnies Bakeryyummy.

Golf Outing Saturday 6th October

Its time to get together and have some fun again on the golf course so for all you golfers out there (experienced or wannabes) come and sign up in LINC. th Venue: Water Rock Golf Club Date: Saturday October 6

Time: 10am Cost: 35euro Payment must be made in full by Friday September 28th to LINC

What's On This Week

Badminton every Tuesday in Carrigtwohill at 8.00pm contact Nicky on 0868479051 for details. Late LINCdrop-in until 8.00pm Thursdays. Friday 6pm-9pm Arty Tea Party in LINC Monday 24th September 7.00pm Movie Night

Workshops at LINC.
Registration is required for both workshops (email tina@linc.ie), while there is no charge for either a donation is welcome. Take control of your life. Monday 1st and Monday 7th October 7pm9.30 pm. These workshops look at resilience, stress and support systems in an interactive manner to help you identify your strengths, change the weather in your head and build a positive set of resources. The workshops are facilitated by Pauline O Reilly. Spirituality Workshop Saturday 20th October 10am 4pm. We had great feedback from this workshop when we ran it at the beginning of the year. The workshop is suitable for those who participated in the last workshop and newcomers alike. This workshop is facilitated by Anne Kelleher.

Sligo Lesbian Health Conference

5th & 6th October, Great Southern Hotel. This conference aims at providing a holistic approach to lesbian sexual health. There are a range of workshops and talks to suit everybody. Parenting, menopause, lezzer lady gardening and dyke drama are just a few of the topics being broached. More details are available on their Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/pages/SligoLesbian-Health- Conference/362979163763830

Choir
Mna Mna, the choir resumes after LATE LINC on 4th October. This is a drop-in choir, so just come along and enjoy. We are delighted to welcome Breda Larkin as guest choir mistress for October and November. WANTED Mid-week accommodation in Cork required. Woman living in Kerry seeking accommodation for 2-3 days midweek in Cork (for work). Contact emma@linc.ie for more details.

HELPLINES
Lesbian Line now runs from 6-8 on Wednesdays 021-4318318 THE National LGBT helpline is open from 6pm-9pm on Wednesdays, 4pm-9pm Thursday/Friday and 4pm-6pm on Sat/Sun Call 1890929539