Coming events at LILAC

Author talk by Jan Jordan and LILAC's Birthday

Sunday 15^th September 2pm

LILAC's 30th Anniversary celebration in September has a special guest Jan Jordan. Jan, a pioneering criminologist and victims’ rights advocate, has recently written a compelling memoir entitled Snorkelling the Abyss, a story of personal survival. We are delighted to welcome Jan to LILAC

Then a celebration of LILAC's 30th anniversary - with CAKE. Plus a few words about LILAC's history - such as why we're having our 29th AGM this year 30 years after the library opened.

Light refreshments - Koha

Monster Yummy Raffle tix on sale

Bring cash or your banking app for the raffle ($5 for one ticket, 3 for $10), to be drawn at our Quiz Night in November.

More events at LILAC in the coming months

The Collective is hard at work planning more events for 2024 including celebrating LILAC's 30^th Anniversary:

• Exhibition of clippings from Sue's archive illustrating how lesbians have been portrayed in news media in decades past
• Annual General Meeting in October
• Quiz Night in November
• Political/social discussion group launching in November
• Monthly coming out meetups

Lesbian coming out meet-up

Saturday 21^st September 2-4pm

A monthly event hosted at LILAC for women who have recently come out, or are thinking about coming out as lesbian, to meet in a relaxed and supportive social environment. Pass it on - let your friends know!
Held on the third Saturday of the month

Meditation with Jan

These friendly and informal sessions are being held on alternate Tuesdays ... usually - the next is on Tuesday 17^th September at 3pm.
No experience needed. The sessions will have a brief talk to start with, then learn by doing with a practical guided meditation [rather than just sitting in silence], and then a chance to discuss your experience over a cuppa. The sessions will really work their magic if you can set aside some time in the interim to practice. Resources to help you develop a meditation practice will be provided to attendees.
KOHA suggested - a donation to LILAC.

This is a unique and amazing opportunity for our members and their lesbian friends to work with Jan, an inspiring expert in mindfulness. Jan teaches professionally at other centres in Wellington and is interested in an aspect of meditation called Secular Buddhism.