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Refugee Cabaret Fundraiser

You are invited to this night of frivolity organised by the Melllita Circle of Friends to raise funds to support a refugee family.

Armed with a double bass, an accordion, keyboards and two guitars the questionable Miss Kitty and her band will bemuse and entertain. Experience an evening of madcap musical musings with “Miss Kitty’s Karavan”. One Night Only!

For a taste of what will be on offer, check out Miss Kitty’s Karavan on YouTube.

“…If you ever see that Karavan is playing somewhere: go! If Miss Kitty is with them: go twice!” (5 stars – Adelaide Theatre Guide)

Date: Saturday 20 January 2024
Place: Gingers Vintage Lounge Bar, 109 Goodwood Road, Goodwood
Time: Dinner 6:00-7:30pm
Set 1   7:00-7:30pm (instrumental)
Set 2   8:00-8:30pm
Set 3   9:00-9:30pm

Dinner and drinks available for purchase from 6.00pm

Cost: $35 including a drink on arrival

Bookings essential via Humanitix

The Mellita Circle of Friends is part of the Community Refugee Integration and Settlement Pilot (CRISP) through which groups of Australians welcome refugees into their local community and help them settle into Australia. All proceeds from this event will help support a refugee family.

2024 SA Senior Australian of the Year awarded to Circle of Friends Member Meredith Evans

Circle of Friends congratulates Sister Meredith Evans who has been awarded the 2024 SA Senior Australian of the Year. Meredith Evans is a active and dedicated member of the Effective Living Centre Circle (Circle 111). We are pleased that her lifelong service to others has been recognised in this way.

As the Press release from Australian of the Year Awards reads:

“Sister of Mercy Meredith Evans has dedicated her life to helping the vulnerable and inspiring others to do the same.

Through her vocation, Meredith has provided kind, non-judgemental care and assistance to many – including refugees, young people, women experiencing homelessness, women exiting violent relationships and women leaving prison.

In 2019, Meredith established the South Australian division of Young Mercy Links – a network of young people passionate about social justice, advocacy and education.

She was also instrumental in re-establishing Justice for Refugees SA and the Young Christian Workers Movement in South Australia.  In 2014, Meredith partnered with like-mind people to start a new Circle of Friends in Adelaide, providing on the ground support for refugees.

Meredith’s care has extended abroad, engaging people to contribute to the work of the Jesuit Refugee Service in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The service provides newly built homes for people with a landmine injury and their families.”

Book and Plant Sale

Manresa Circle 117 is having their annual book and plant sale at the end of November. There will be lots of fabulous books for your summer reading as well as plenty of plants for your garden or even for gifts.
Date: Saturday 25th November 2pm – 6pm
         and  Sunday 26th November 9am – 6pm
Place: St Ignatius Church Hall, corner of William St and Queen St, Norwood

Fundraising Event: Cultured

Hosted by Circle 9

Cultured is a unique, first-time event celebrating the lives of those of a cultural background in South Australia. Come along and be immersed in a range of areas including food, talks, performance, cooking classes and purchasing from those skilled in making and creating. Held at Four Oaks Farm SA, Littlehampton in the Adelaide Hills, take in the peace and tranquility in a country, farm life environment.

You can also see the farm animals on site and take in a pony ride or two, sit under the shady gum trees with something to eat and rest on the laws at the farm taking in the event vibe and coming home with a feeling of greatness, awareness and better understanding.

When: Saturday 25 November 2023 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Where: Four Oaks Farm SA, 23 Downing Road, Littlehampton SA 5250

Cost: Adults $5, Children free

Bookings essential via Trybooking.

Fundraising Event: Aziza’s Dinner

Circle of Friends invites you to a delicious dinner with friends at Rumi Palace Restaurant.

All money raised from the dinner will go towards paying for a visa application for Aziza, a young Afghan woman who is sheltering in another country. Aziza’s father recently received his Permanent Protection Visa from the Australian Government after 10 years of waiting and working on a temporary protection visa. Unfortunately, Aziza’s father has had a severe work injury and can no longer work. He is trying desperately to bring his family to safety.

Date: Thursday, 23rd November
Time: 6.30 pm
Venue: Rumi Palace Restaurant, 303 Prospect Rd Blair Athol
Cost: $60 per person
Bookings: www.trybooking.com/CMSUJ

Dinner will include a Silent Auction & Raffle  so please bring cash.