Address:
46 St Aubyn Square
Moonah 7009
Contact:
Tiiu Rääbus – trraabus@gmail.com
Description:
As numbers of Estonians are small in Tasmania our members are located statewide.
We meet at least four times a year on special occasions such as IndependenceDay at private homes .Other meetings are arranged as and when needed.
Address:
Sõrve Sobrad
0458 140 662
admin@sorve.org.au
Website:
http://sorve.org.au/
Contact:
PRESIDENT – Indrek Tults
VICE PRESIDENT – Maie Pikkat
REGISTRAR and CAMP LIAISON – Siiri Iismaa
SECRETARY – Kaili Lehtsalu
TREASURER – Mai Bell
MEDIA – Rolf Poole
FUNDRAISING CO-ORDINATOR – Toni Lehtsalu
LEADER LIAISON – Kati Koreneff
ADULT LIAISON – Ingrid Koreneff
Description
Sõrve is a fun filled week for children of Estonian background, their friends and parents.
Sõrve is located located at the NSW Sport and Recreation facility at Point Wolstoncroft on the beautiful Lake Macquarie on the New South Wales Central Coast. Held during the first full week in January the camp is primarily for children of Estonian heritage and children’s activities include a wide range of sports such as volleyball, baseball, abseiling, ropes course, swimming, canoeing and rock climbing. Other activities include singing, rahvatants (folk dancing), camp fires, hikes, kasitoo (craft), theme nights and Estonian cultural activities.
Parents are not neglected; they will be catered for by the Adult Liaison Office (ALO) who plans delightful day trips, sailing on the lake or bus trips through the local wineries, golf days, tennis tournaments and if time permits, parents may try their skills at the ropes, abseiling, canoeing and archery.
Address:
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Contact:
Canberra Eestlaste Koondis: Reet Bergman – reetberg@grapevine.com.au, 0416 048 112
Description:
Meeting point for Estonians and their friends in the Canberra Region (NSW South Coast, Snowy Mountains, etc, also).
Once a month meeting Saturday afternoon for socialising and talks.
Fourth Tuesday of the month evening networking for younger (at heart) members.
First Sunday of the month social lunches.
Monday afternoon weekly Estonian language class.
Thursday morning coffee in the Westfield Belconnen Mall.
Description:
The Objectives of the society are to aid people of Estonian background, primarily in NSW, in the maintenance and promotion of Estonian culture, language and customs acting as a charitable non-profit cultural organisation, independent of religion and party-politics. Also to promote Estonian culture within the broader community of NSW. The Society co-ordinates the use of facilities at Estonian House in Sydney and publishes a newspaper “Meie Kodu” (Our Home) for circulation to subscribers, organises functions such as concerts, ceremonies, plays, social gatherings; and supports sub-societies for activities such as music, folkdance, arts and craft, seniors, veterans.
Contact:
Dr. Peeter Muttik – peeter.muttik@eestiselts.org
Website:
http://adelaide.eesti.org.au/naisring.html
Contact:
Maia Dyke – maiady@adam.com.au, Ph: 08 83862219
Description
Naisring has been active in Adelaide since 1957.
The activities consist mainly in helping the Adelaide Estonian Society and the Estonian House. Donations to help organizations in Estonia have also been made.
Monthly meetings of the committee take place on the second Monday of each month in the Estonian House Clubroom ,200 Jeffcott St., North Adelaide. New members are most welcome.
Sorve Estokart
Le Mans Grand Prix
Monday the 11th of January 2010
Approx 2.5 hrs running time depending on amount of drivers
1 x 10 lap Practice session
1 x 12 lap Qualifying Session
1 x 15 lap Race Final
Hi / Tere Esto Karting Enthusiasts
These race Karts are capable of 100km/h on this track and are sure to thrill!
These Karts are serious 2-stroke racing go karts made by SQ Racing with Yamaha ‘S’ (Clubman) engines capable of revving to 14,000RPM.
Sorve goers come and join us at the Sugarloaf Raceway part of the AKA (Australian Karting Association) near Newcastle just half an hour from Sorve Camp on Monday the 11th of January 2010 at 9am (leaving Sorve camp at 7.30am Sharp).
Please see the attached event flyer and additional information below.
Deadline for full payment into Sorve account or cheque receipt is Friday 18th December.
SORRY for the short notice and this is strictly a PRE – PAID event.
Official EKI “Estokart International” warm up event for the National Estokart 2010 title event to be held during the Estonian Festival in Adelaide at the end of December 2010.
Please include your mobile contact numbers in case we need to call you!
Vrommmmm!!!!!…….Cheers
Paul, Aldo, Lembit & Kieran
IMPORTANT NOTE!
Minimum age is 18 years and over Go Karts Go requires that proof of age be produced on the day.
For further general information on this event contact Go Karts Go direct on 02 49 529 129.
Sorve / Estokart committee members for further information:
Paul Semmel 0411 388 841 paulsemmel@bigpond.com
Aldo Raadik 0418 990 543 a.raadik@hamessharley.com.au
Lembit Willems 0414 445 125 lwillems@statestreet.com
Kieran Scott 0419 143 647 k.scott@garvan.unsw.edu.au
Payment information
Remember: Deadline for full payment into Sorve account or cheque receipt is Friday 18th December
Contact race organisers for details of payment.
This month’s video is the famous Tallinn Christmas Market, recently declared the best Christmas market in the Times Online Europe’s 20 best Christmas markets 2009.
Across the globe there are millions of people who speak English, but only one million speak Estonian. The language is part of the Finno-Ugric group, and is related to Finnish and Hungarian. Tallinn University’s course in the Estonian Language offers an opportunity to study an unusual and entrancing language right here against the backdrop of a well-preserved medieval city. The course aims to familiarize a wide range of international students not only with the Estonian language, but also with the country’s rich culture, history, art, literature and lifestyle.
After an informal short written test, the students will be divided into groups based on their initial proficiency in the Estonian language.
The courses will then foster skills at the following levels:
Beginner – students will develop basic Estonian communication skills and master day-to-day conversation. The course programme includes pronunciation practice, listening comprehension and easy communication.
Intermediate – students will further develop their speaking, listening, reading, writing and grammar skills. The students should be familiar with basic Estonian structures. The course programme includes activities based on various everyday situations.
The languages of instruction are Estonian and English and the course materials are distributed during the course.
In the afternoons following the language classes, special lectures and discussions will take place, delving into aspects of Estonian culture, history, art, music and traditions. Students will be presented with material that not only reviews and analyses Estonia’s past, but also its present social and political situation.
The course is suitable for students of all levels of competence in the Estonian language, from complete beginners with no practical experience to conversationally capable speakers.
The number of classes equals 60 hours.
390 EUR or 6100 EEK
The official page / information can be viewed here:
Estonian Language Non-degree course | January 4-24, 2010
“From my own point of view, as a half-Aussie half-Esto with very little prior Estonian language experience, it was one of the best things I’ve ever done. There is also the opportunity to participate in a cultural experience program in the afternoons; the language lessons are in the morning.”
“In essence it’s a course that runs from the 4th of January to the 24th; 15 days, for 4 hours a day. The course suits beginners through to more capable speakers, and is very worthwhile; I had a great deal of fun, and learnt a lot, in the summer course. The cost is 390 EU or 6100 EEK, and dormitory accommodation can be provided by the university for a reasonable price.”
Michael Both
The Estonian movie, December Heat will be screening in Australia on the World Movies channel this December.
“Estonia’s lavishly produced historical action drama is based on actual events of a failed Communist rebellion on December 1, 1924, seen through the eyes of young newlyweds Tanel and Anna, who are intervened by the Bolshevik putsch as they attempt to relocate from Estonia to Paris.
With the threat of communist terror a distant memory, the young republic of Estonia has become consumed in its everyday life. Eager for a fresh start and new beginnings, young soldier Tanel sells his wife Anna’s fur coat for train tickets and resigns from the military corps, and makes plans for a promising life in Paris.
On the morning of their departure, the capital Tallinn is taken over by members of the Commintern in an attempt to stage a Communist coup, an event that will determine whether the country remains independent or becomes a part of the Communist Empire. When the attack strikes, Tanel becomes trapped and Anna is taken hostage by a leader of the Commintern, a man she also shares a past with. When Tanel manages to escape, he goes forth to pursue the freedom of his country, his life, and his new wife from the rebels.”
Synopsis courtesy of World Movies
Sunday 06 December 8:30 PM
Monday 07 December 3:30 AM
Monday 07 December 2:45 PM
Saturday 12 December 6:55 PM
The Melbourne Estonian Society Community Christmas Party
Estonian House, 43 Melville Rd West Brunswick VIC 3055
Sunday 6th December 2009 at 3.00 pm.
Children’s performances and Father Christmas.
Gifts for children can be brought along by parents before the start, to be given out by Father Christmas.
Traditional Christmas dinner, drinks and sweets – free to all M.E.Ü. “Kodu” members. Cost to non-members is $ 30.00.
You must register for dinner by 25th November with Bruno Metsar
The WA Estonian Association is having a Christmas gathering. All Estonians, families and friends are invited to attend.
3pm Saturday 5 December, 2009
Honorary Consul Anu van Hattem’s home
11 Langsford St, Claremont WA
The Adelaide Naisring Christmas Fete, JÕULULAAT is on Sunday November 22 , at 2 pm.
AT
Eesti Maja , 200 Jeffcott Street North Adelaide SA 5006
Ginger cookies
Entertainment by Vikerkaar and the band Kolin and Kobin.
Stalls;-crafts,handmade Christmas cards, original jewellery,Coffee, sandwiches, cakes.
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