ARTHUR Square in New Norfolk will be transformed into a hub for gentle exercise and community activities at the end of this month. Local initiative Ren Wellness will host a free wellbeing gathering with the aim of helping people to slow down and reconnect with themselves and others in a relaxed outdoor setting.
The May 31 event, titled “A Pause with Ren”, will feature yoga, meditation, gentle movement activities as well as nature-based play for children. Ren Wellness is a family-led, not-for-profit group based at New Norfolk. Co-founder of Ren Wellness, Lisa Rowe, describes it as the first of many gatherings all over Australia. “New Norfolk feels like the perfect place to begin,” Lisa said. “The community has really come together to bring this event together.”
The day will also include quiet spaces for reflection, journalling and calm connection, live music and soundscapes as well as light refreshments. Activities will begin at 10am and conclude at 2pm. “This is a free event. If you feel that you’ve received something from the space, you’re welcome to give something back. Donations are received with gratitude,” Lisa said.
For updates and more information including details of participants and contributors, visit the event website at renwellness.com.au/pages/a-pause-with-ren
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Somewhere along the way, “wellness” in local government became a bit like the spare key everyone swears is in the top drawer but no one can ever actually find. It is there, apparently. Someone’s looking after it, supposedly. Most days it sits off to the side, handled between “real” jobs. Like a pot plant that gets watered only when someone remembers.
Every now and then, a community gets that someone who decides, “Right, this matters & I am not waiting for someone else to pick it up.” It does not start with a title or a motion or a policy binder. It usually starts with a conversation in the supermarket aisle, or a cuppa after a rough week, or someone noticing that too many people are running on empty.
We couldn’t agree more James! Life gets so busy that we forget to care for our own wellbeing.
Health is collective; it starts with connection to our community, having these conversations, understanding that holistic resources exist in our community, and making a conscious effort to prioritise our health.
We have so many wonderful offerings in New Norfolk that we will all be introduced to through this gathering.