Category Archives: Community

UUFIT Program: We aim to unite ourselves and others in our community through friendship, fitness, fun, interests, information, insight …

The Program

Tai Chi …. relaxation and gentle exercise qigong – Held from 9:15 – 10:15am on Fridays in school term …

Table Tennis …. Come along and learn how to play or simply enjoy a few games with others – Held Monday evenings from 6:45pm.

Kreekers …. bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the company of paddlers before they set off to explore our creeks and waterways, or bring your own craft  and join this group activity on the water … Held 3rd Saturday of each month (weather permitting)

Sawtell Strollers …. Walking for Health (Heart Foundation) – Held from 4:30 – 5:30pm on Tuesdays (weather permitting, winter 4pm start) –  enjoy the pathways and lanes of Sawtell and keep fit while you enjoy the fresh air, scenery, and company of other walkers …

Stretch & Stability Groups … Find fitness and fun while you move at your own level and style to music …Held Mondays and Wednesday 8:30 – 9:30am.

You will be welcome .. contact us below for more information

 

 

Carols by Candlelight Sawtell 2017

Sing in the festive season at Sawtell Carols by Candlelight

On Thursday 21st December 2017, Christmas joy will again light up Sawtell Golf Club at the annual Carols by Candlelight.

This year marks the 12th anniversary of the Sawtell Uniting Church carols, a much-loved community event that marks the week leading up to Christmas.

Gates open from 6pm, with Santa arriving at 7.15pm to meet and greet the children. From 7.30pm, armed with songbooks and candles (available for purchase on the night), join in the carols and hear the Christmas story unfold, led by local singers and musicians.  This free event proudly brought to you by the Sawtell Uniting Church and the Sawtell Golf Club, is a family friendly opportunity to enjoy a BYO picnic with family and friends and join in the celebration in the beautiful grounds of Sawtell Golf Club. All funds raised on the night through songbook and candle sales will go directly to a local community group.

BYO blanket, chairs and picnic. Food and drink will also be available for purchase from the Golf Club (clubhouse or stalls near the stage). Parking will be available at the Club, with additional parking at Sawtell Oval, on Bayldon Road (opposite the Golf Club).

Keep a watch out for details: www.sawtell.unitingchurch.org.au

 

Sawtell Carols by Candlelight 2016

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Thank you to who attended. It was a great evening and we hope you enjoyed it as much as we did presenting it!  Thank you again to Sawtell Golf Club for your partnership with us to present the night.

It was a pleasure also to work with the Sawtell BMX Club – an amount of $1,608 was collected on the night – a presentation to the club will occur in the new year.

Presentation of Cheque for $1,608 and certificate to BMX club on Friday 17 February, 2017

Tai Chi & Qigong

Each Friday (during school terms only) – 9:15am to 10:15 am

Tai Chi & Qigong – UUFIT program (gold coin donation for charity) at the Church

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During our first full year, ie. 2016, we attracted between 14 and 22 people each day, who enjoyed the sessions. This has continued in 2017. Classes for 2018 resume on Friday 2nd February, 2018

You would also be welcome to join us! No commitment required, just come when you can – many have holidays or other things to do . Our leader Heather would love to introduce you to her activity.

Both women and men join in, so you are invited to come along and try it out!

Follow the imagery below to help learn the Lotus movements

The Lotus

The Emperor comes to the pagoda at the edge of the water, and watches as a gentle breeze rustles the leaves

He looks down the lake, and sees a turtle treading water

Nearby  a snow rabbit is digging in the thawed earth

Across the lake a young maiden scoops up water, and sprinkles it on the earth

A lotus plant puts down its roots

and sends up a beautiful flower

The wise man in the village tests the wind in the east, and he tests the wind in the west

The Emperor lifts the sky

then presses the earth

he gathers energy from the earth

As he looks across the lake he sees a while crane spread its wings in the morning sun

The snow rabbit still digs the earth

A gentle breeze is rustling the leaves

and day has begun!