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Get behind Karuna for Australian Giving Week

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jenny
on December 1, 2008
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Did you know:

  • Australians spend $14 billion every year on Christmas food, Christmas drink, and Christmas presents;
  • Three-quarters of Australians (73%) have said they would be happy if somebody made a donation to a charity on their behalf rather than giving them a present for Christmas?

 

December is a great month for giving, but it can also be a great month for helping your community.

Australian Giving Week, December 1- 7 is an initiative of ourcommunity.com.au and its aim is to illustrate the many ways YOU can make a difference to the community in the lead-up to Christmas.

You can help support your own community by supporting Karuna as part of Australian Giving Week by donating here https://www.ourcommunity.com.au/secure/giving/donate.form?appealId&5 as a Christmas present for someone else.

If you are a dab hand at writing, support Karuna and Australian Giving Week at the same time and write to your local newspaper about your contribution and let the community know that people are supporting us.  

For more information about Australian Giving Week go to www.givingweek.com.au and remember, no gift is too small.

 

 

 

 

5th Annual Karuna Christmas Market

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jenny
on October 22, 2008
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By supporting Karuna’s 5th Annual Christmas Market on November 21 and 22, you too can join the ranks of the truly organised and have your Christmas tree up, decorated and presents underneath before December arrives!

Our display rooms will include: decorated front door wreaths, swags,  table centre pieces with candles,  Christmas cards and gift tags, all sorts of handmade Xmas decorations, jams, pickles, biscuits and Christmas cakes, Karuna’s famous cranberry sauce, handmade toys, coat hangers, aprons, fun shower caps, tea towels,  cupcakes, Christmas trees, Christmas puddings, hand towels, beautiful handbags, purses and jewellery bags to name a few. There will also be a bumper Christmas raffle with prizes including a unique handcrafted dollhouse and adorable porcelain doll.

Safe in the knowledge that you can stock up on gifts and lovingly handmade decorations, why not reward yourself?  On Friday evening you can immerse yourself in the sounds of the Hillbrook Anglican School choir while you enjoy some scrumptious Christmas cake and a glass of chilled sparkling wine. On Saturday you can enjoy some equally delectable cake and cool fruit juice in the sunshine.

There will also be a kindness tree where you can leave messages in memory of a loved one, or messages for world peace and goodwill.

All proceeds from the Christmas market will go towards Karuna’s free home hospice service and various community programs.

Karuna’s 5th Annual Christmas Market

WHERE?

27 Cartwright Street, Windsor

WHEN?
Friday 21st November from 3pm-7pm

Saturday 22nd November from  9am-3pm

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Jennifer Bligh

07 3632 8300

Open Garden with Karuna

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jenny
on October 13, 2008
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Garden

Last weekend, we received a good smattering of gorgeously rejuvenating and atmospheric rain. So this weekend, the lush garden at Jan and Stuart Gregory’s Open Garden at 10 Bearsden Avenue, Newmarket is in its prime for viewing and is awaiting your visit!

As you amble through the tranquil green beauty of the gardens, stop and browse through a succulent collection of jams, cards, garden aprons and gloves, placemats and plants on offer.

Light refreshments, including chicken rolls, cupcakes, soft drinks, tea and coffee will be on sale. You can even get in early for your Karuna Xmas raffle tickets! All proceeds from the sales on the day will go to Karuna.

OPEN GARDEN WITH KARUNA

WHEN?

Saturday & Sunday 10am-4.30pm

WHERE?

10 Bearsden Avenue, Newmarket QLD 4030

CONTACT
Jennifer Bligh

(07) 3632 8300