by Tanya Steele
A potluck was in order to mark the change of auspice of the Healesville Women 4 Women group to the Healesville Living and Learning Center, held on International Women’s Day last Wednesday March 8.
A group of 18 women gathered to connect over a variety of dishes such as venison meatballs made with meat from Badger Creek, spanakopita along with a healthy amount of dessert.
The evening potluck celebrated the future of the ongoing relationship between the group and the centre which will allow further support, events and opportunities for women of all ages and backgrounds to connect in the space.
Much like a potluck- which is a meal of many varieties, the women’s group allows people from all over the Healesville and surrounding area to come forward with ideas, conversation and connection.
Cathay Nolan, one of the group committee members thoroughly enjoyed the evening and said it was a wonderful experience.
“It was beautiful to connect,” she said, noting that even some women from Badger Creek had made it to the dinner.
Shona Rimmer, the Community Development Coordinator at the Healesville Living and Learning Centre said it was a fabulous night.
Healesville Women 4 Women has been running community groups since 2018 and provides diverse events in a safe space for women to connect.
Eastern Community Legal Centre has now officially passed along the auspice responsibilities for the group to the Healesville Living and Learning Centre, which will allow the women’s group to continue their work at the new location.
The interactive social night allowed the group to discuss plans for the future, including what type of activities the group would like to host going forward.
