St Oswald's Anglican Church, 100 High Street, Glen Iris, Victoria, Australia
Men of Glenburton:
Overview:
"We celebrate the things we have in common and respect each other's differences."
"Men of Glenburton" is a men's (18 plus) community based organization with its primary influence in the Glen Iris and Ashburton areas. It is founded on a broad based set of values of help and care for other humans. Anglican, Baptist Catholic and other faiths and belief systems are represented. One's colour, race, religion, creed or status is no restriction to participation.
Purpose:
"Develop our skills so we can continually make a difference in our family, our community and ourselves.""Men generally talk about what they do. They do not discuss their emotions, personal needs or ask for help." The aim of the Men on Glenburton is to be supportive, open up discussion, share skills and mentor each other. It will also be outward looking and seeking opportunities to help men and others in the community.
Values:
Men of Glenburton share and promote these values:
Calendar of Events - 2011
All meetings start at 7.30 pm except where indicated in RED.
Date Event Location Coordinator Mon 28 Feb. BYO (meat, drinks, salad, dessert or nibbles to share) BQQ $2 p/p 3 Lurnea Road Glen Iris Ross Olney Mon 28 Mar Practical help for large poor communities(Peru and Mankil)
St. Michael's Brian Marshall Mon 18 Apr
(6:30 pm start)A tale of two tugs and dinner afterwards
PB Rowage(Australia)
Pier 31 Port MelbourneWayne Owen Mon 23 May
Recycling computers for charity
St Oswald's 100 High Street Glen Iris Bill Dubsky Mon 27 June Greg Thompson Acting Chairman of Transparency International Australia
City of Camberwell Tennis Club Bob Stensholt Mon 25 July
(6:30 pm start)Dinner, games and Yak night East Malvern RSL Dick Adams Tues 22 Aug U3A University of 3rd Age
St. Michael's Combined with Caritas
Ross OlneyMon 26 Sep Burma travelogue St. Oswald's Graham Oliver Mon 24 Oct Meditation City of Camberwell Tennis Club Ernie Kollegger Mon 28 Nov Planning Night and Break up Social Event Bob Mason Bob Mason