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Is This the Key to Unlocking Your Best Weekend Yet?
Edition #3 - October 2024
Liana
October 11, 2024
Imagine starting your weekend with the glow of dawn, the sound of waves, and a community of friendly faces beside you. You feel at peace and ready to take on the day. Sounds dreamy, right?
That’s exactly what you’ll find at Sunrise Saturdays, a series of free meditation sessions hosted by MeditationHQ. At dawn, locals gather on beaches across town to greet the day with mindfulness, movement, and good vibes. It’s the perfect blend of tranquility, community, and stunning scenery.
And the benefits are no joke! Research shows that regular meditation can reduce stress, improve sleep, lower blood pressure, and even boost memory and focus. In fact, one study of 109 older patients with hypertension found that practicing meditation for just three months reduced their risk of cardiovascular disease mortality by a whopping 81% compared to a control group (Source).
But what makes it truly magical is doing it outdoors. Meditating at sunrise, as the world slowly wakes up around you, adds an extra layer of tranquility and connection. It’s a chance to breathe deeply, let go of stress, and start your day with a sense of calm that can carry you through the entire weekend.
It’s also a chance to build a wonderful community, make new friends, share a laugh, or simply enjoy a peaceful moment in good company—all set against the beautiful backdrop of our coastal haven. There’s no affiliation to any spiritual movement or religion—everyone is welcome, whether you’re a seasoned meditator or just curious to try.
To join a group near you, check out MeditationHQ’s community page.
What better way to start your Saturday?
What’s On?
Events / Activities
Description | Date/Time/Place |
|---|---|
Manly Skiff Club - Dinner Deals Enjoy 10% off with NSW Seniors Card, on top of their great weekday dinner deals: Monday $18 Steaks, Tuesday $16 Parmi, Wednesday $15 burgers. | Dates: Mon-Wed Location: Manly 16ft Skiff Sailing Club |
Narrabeen Boat Hire - Discount Offering 20% discount on any Boat, Kayak or SUP Board HIRE, for Seniors Card holders. | Dates: Daily Location: Narrabeen Boat Hire |
Gentle Yoga & Meditation - 50+ 1.5hr sessions for those 50+ at Narrabeen Tram Shed & The Bayview Yacht Racing club. | Dates: Mondays & Tuesdays Location: Narrabeen & Bayview Cost: $25 |
Whale Watching Season Grab the picnic rug and watch Earth’s largest mammals glide by from prime spots like North Head, Long Reef Headland, or Palm Beach. | Dates: until November Locations: North Head, Long Reef Headland, Palm Beach Cost: Free! |
Rockeoke Bottomless Brunch Belt out your favorite bangers on stage with a live band, all while enjoying bottomless drinks and a shared feast. | Date: Sat 12th Oct, 1:30pm-3pm Location: Donny’s Bar, Manly Corso Cost: $85pp |
Stand Up Comedy Night - Quakers Hat Brewing After another sold out show in September, Comedy is back at the Tap House on Saturday 12th October. | Date: Sat 12th Oct, 6pm-9pm Location: Quakers Hat Brewing – Unit B14, 1 Campbell Parade, Manly Vale Cost: $25pp |
Spring Garden Festival Enjoy garden tours, CWA Devonshire Tea, BBQ snags, yoga, live music, and more! | Date: Sun 13th Oct, 10:30am-2pm Location: Ivanhoe Park Botanic Garden Cost: free |
Reminders from last week’s edition: | |
Octoberfest party! Featuring live German Oompah bands, games and keg tap ceremony! | Dates: Sat 12th Oct Location: The Bavarian, Manly Wharf |
Brooktoberfest Crawl For $75, enjoy 5 beers at 5 different breweries in Brookvale for an Octoberfest-style crawl. Tickets required. | Dates: Sat 12th Oct, 12pm Location: The Brookvale Breweries |
World Food Markets - Newport Oval Enjoy live music and food trucks offering flavors from around the globe! | Dates: Fri 11th & 18th Oct, 5-9pm Location: Newport Oval, Newport |
Neil Diamond Symphony Experience Neil Diamond's legendary albums brought to life by a 30-piece symphony orchestra and artist Peter Byrne. | Dates: Fri 18th Oct, 8pm Location: Dee Why RSL Cost: $70 |
Hamlet in Manly! Enjoy a fresh take on Shakespeare’s classic. | Dates: 23rd - 27th Oct Location: Star Of The Sea Theatre, Manly. Cost: $44 |
Groups
Description | Details |
|---|---|
Northern Beaches Pickleball Association | Pickleball is the latest all-the-rage sport! All experience levels welcome. Venues: Dee Why, Curl Curl, Beacon Hill, Frenchs Forest, Cromer, Oxford Falls, Narrabeen, and Warriewood. Membership fee: $30-$90pa |
Manly Seniors | 50+ club offering dancing, singing, table tennis, Mah-Jong, and more! Joining fee: $5pa |
Mens Kitchen | “Old Dogs. New Tricks. Great Mates”. A fun environment for older men to learn cooking skills. Joining fee: $20 (+$20-$40 per cooking session) |
Volunteering
Opportunity | Description | Commitment |
|---|---|---|
Gig Buddies Sydney | Support a person with a disability by attending gigs together once a month. | 1 year |
Primary Ethics | Volunteer as a teacher, coordinator, or classroom support for children’s ethics education. | See website for requirements for each role. |
Boomerang Bags Locations: Avalon, Narrabeen, Kimbriki, Seaforth, Ku-ring-gai | Learn to sew and create sustainable bags while connecting with others. | Flexible! |
Further Education
Institution/ Course | Details | Link |
|---|---|---|
BeConnected Technology & accessibility | Offers free online courses, videos, and podcasts on navigating tech. | |
Northern Beaches & Mosman College Fee Free Courses | Learn ‘in-demand’ skills at no cost. | |
The U3A Network NSW Inc | Offers affordable lifelong learning opportunities run by and for retirees. |
As always, I’d love to hear if you tried any of the things I’ve mentioned above, or if you’ve participated in other great activities that the community should know about!
Until next week!
-Liana xx
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