Hi Girls - Just a quick note to let you know Hula Hooping has been cancelled on Sunday, due to no bookings.  Remember, if you do want to attend WOWDAYS, bookings are essential, so we know how many are planning to attend.  Hope to see you all at the WOW Wisdom Gathering Friday 3rd July at Yogaways, Terrigal.  Gold coin donation pay on night.  Bring a plate of nibbles  7-9pm. email info@wowgirls to let us know your coming.

WHO ARE WE? 
WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom is a Not-for-Profit Community Association (initiated on the Central Coast of NSW, Australia), promoting and facilitating  services and programs for women’s personal growth, health, and wellbeing. WOWGIRLS Wave of Wisdom is about connecting women through fun, friendship and exploring life's potential. 

OUR AIM IS TO: Create a desire and opportunity for active, healthy lifestyles. Support and develop individual gifts and talents. Enable greater connections for women. Promote and support preventative health and mental health initiatives. Cultivate a sense of belonging and community. Develop a network of community groups, businesses and professionals to support, nurture, and create opportunities for WOWGIRLS.

WOW DAYS: Opportunities are now available to experience new & exciting activities at value prices.  

Payments for WOWDAYS may be paid online by MEMBERS ONLY.  It is not necessary to fill out a Registration form if you pay online.  You will need to "log-on" for this option to be available.  After adding your WOWDAY to the shopping cart, you will be directed to Paypal where you can make the payment via your credit card or paypal account. Click here to make a payment . Payments can also be made by posting your registration form with payment to PO Box 598, Gosford. NSW  2250.  WOWday Flyer & Rego Form

Membership can also be paid online.  (Join online button above)

LEARN TO SURF WOWDAY - Break through your fears and have FUN~ Its never too late!	TRADE YOUR IRONING BOARD FOR A SURFBOARD Calling for the missed generation. Women who missed the opportunity to learn to surf. A mother's day special for mum’s & daughters 9yrs & up (Boys welcome)  Kelly from Central Coast Surf School  will teach you surfing skills from the basics to get you up and riding.(Boards and wetsuits provided) Cost:    $25 OR $20 for WOWGIRL members Date:Saturday 16th May Time: 10am – 12.30am Location: Avoca Beach @ the WOWGIRLS banner                                                            more info
Follow-on Class Dates - Contact Kelly	Central Coast Surf School Surf School Umina, Terrigal, and Avoca Beaches Kelly Smith  0417673277 Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.centralcoastsurfschool.com.au
HEALTHY COOKING	Cooking WOWday – Mind Your Own Health Julie McNab - Naturopath & Homeopath gives a session as part of her eat well, live longer program. Julie has the gift of making cooking easy & fun as well as sharing valuable health information. Thurs 28th May                   Time: 7pm – 9pm Venue: 81 Blackbutt Street, Wyoming Cost: $20 OR $15 FOR WOWgirl members Bring a notebook
Follow-on Class Dates - contact Julie	Julie McNab -  Central Coast Natural Therapies Clinic Natural Therapies offering:  Naturopathy,  Nutrition,  Homeopathy,  Iridology,  Chinese & Western Herbs 84 Blackbutt Street, Wyoming  NSW  2250 Ph:  (02)4325 4033 j
POTTERY	Pottery WOWday Creative expression using clay & pottery with Wendy Brigden. Get those creative juices flowing and have some fun! Sat 13th June                     Time: 10am – 12md Venue: 179 Delmonte Place, Copacabana Cost: $20 OR $15 FOR WOWgirl members. All Clay is supplied
Follow-on Course Dates - contact  Wendy	Stark Raving Art Creative Art,  Pottery  &  Sculpture Classes in Creative Art,  Pottery & Sculpture Call or Email  Wendy to confirm timetable for various classes 179 Delmonte Place,  Copacabana  NSW  2251 Ph:  43822795   Mob: 0449 218769 (Wendy)
HOOLA HOOP Dance	Hula Hooping WOWday – Join The Revolution - With Georgia from HoopLa Groove... Learn how to hula hoop. Learn tricks in order to dance in the hoop. A fantastic way to build your core strength whilst having fun!!! Sun 21st June (changed from 14th)                            Time: 10am – 12noon Venue: The Rhythm Hut @ Erina Street, Gosford (up against the Rumbalara reserve) Cost: $20 OR $15 FOR WOWgirl members
Follow-on Course Dates - contact Georgia	Hoopla Groove Hoop & Fire Dance Performance Artist   Hoola Hoop Dance Class Teacher Ph:  4341 4494   Mob: 0404 664806  Georgia Foster Euces Email:  This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it www.myspace/hooplagroove.com

Creating a forum for the exchange of knowledge, wisdom & experiences... for the greater wisdom of us all!
"It is here where the vision unfolds - sharing our gifts of knowledge & wisdom which we all have received through our unique journeys... It's the collective energy - the coming together of us all that will create the Wave Of Wisdom!" The Wave Of Wisdom is about everyone stepping into their position on the wave...
it's about bringing forth our gifts, our talents, our passion for life, it's the uniqueness
in all of us.... we all have a valuable part to play...

In finding our heart's desire we find our truth which opens up our potiental to
become all we've been called to be ...

See below for details and upcoming dates:

POW WOW at Terrigal Breakers Country Club - Presenters are interesting and interactive

POW WOW- “Catch the Wave”                 Discover the fun and adventures to be had. Connect with other WOWgirls and find out more. Our ‘inspriational women” will be Sallie-Ann Macklin, writer & photographer of the newly published book about ‘ordinary women doing the extraordinary’. Other presenters include... Juliette from Zulu Fitness - sharing about keeping healthy and fit whatever your age,  as well as Helen Cooke sharing the joy of Wu Tao Dance - learn harmony and balance, through dance, music and meditation. Wear your WOWgirl T-Shirts and come share your WOW experiences.  WHO’s INVITED: Everyone.... connected to the vision of WOW or wants to find out more. Guys welcome too! Tues 12th May                             Time: 7pm-9.30pm Venue: Breakers Country Club (formerly Terrigal Memorial Country Club) Cost:   $7 includes light supper

WOW WISDOM Gathering

WOW Wisdom Gathering - “Share the Wave” Dive beneath the surface of everyday life. Step into a circle of greatness and respect. “It is the contribution of many that creates the Wave Of Wisdom”. A forum where knowledge and wisdom can be exchanged for the empowerment of us all. Bring a cushion! Friday 3rd July                                   Time: 7pm-9.30pm Venue: Yogaways, 1st Floor, 7 Hudson Lane, Terrigal. Cost: Gold coin donation, please bring a plate of nibbles to share.

A HUGE CONGRATULATIONS to Yvonne Lamont! 

Winner in the 2008 CENTRAL COAST COMMUNITY CONGRESS
COMMUNITY BUILDING AWARDS.

 This is an amazing achievement as WOWGIRLS launched only in February 2008.  She was selected from a strong field of community leaders in the category "Individual in a Voluntary Capacity".  It is a credit to her passion and determination for enabling better health opportunities and fullfillment for women.

It is wonderful to see how much Yvonne's efforts with WOWGIRLS has been embraced by the larger community and recognised in such a way

Click on the photo's below to enlarge!

TERM 1 NEWS

WOW !!  girls!!  We've finished 10 WOWdays in just over a month - what an awesome achievement and a great start to all that lies ahead.
 
Over 60x women went SURFING & KAYAKING for the first time!
 
THANK YOU to all involved, it's been magic seeing it all come together with so many of you girls having a fantastic input.  The feedback has been extremely positive, "great energy/support being taught in a supportive fun way", "felt safe and overcame my fears", "enjoyed having fun with other women", "great instructors", "supportive and non-intimidating", "stood up on a board for the first time ever".....                                           

Kayaking at Avoca Lake "Aquafun"

The Rhythm Hunters WOW the audience at the WOWGIRLS launch.  Photo: Sallie-Ann Macklin