Hey Merci Co

07/06/2024

This is why we need councils and governments to make policy changes. Women over 50 are the fastest growing cohort of humans facing homelessness yet councils and governments aren't moving quick enough to have any impact on the housing crisis. It's very frustrating and disappointing.

Geelong woman faces homelessness battle over tiny home

Teena Keys, from Geelong, south-west of Melbourne, was left homeless after losing her business during the pandemic and fleeing an abusive relationship.

07/06/2024

Come along.
Connect to self, others and NATURE.

Kyeema Conservation Park hike.
This is a beautiful 6k loop.
Allow a couple of hours for the hike and connection time.

BYO a mug for a cuppa.
A gold coin for

And your walking shoes.

It's going to be a gorgeous afternoon to experience the freshest of air in a wonderful part of the world. 🌱🌱🌱

Meet at the carpark on Woodgate Hill Rd.

12pm.
Tomorrow.

Let's hike together.

More details through the link in the comments.

Merci 🚐 & Elle 💜

05/06/2024

Tomorrow morning is going to be cold & clear. 🌊❄️

Perfect for a cold dip.
The health benefits are amazing.
The natural buzz feels brilliant.
The feeling of empowerment awesome.

It's so much easier to do with others.
The connection is heart warming.
The post swim cuppa and chats are wonderful.

We meet at Silver Sands Beach on Thursdays at 7am.
BYO warm clothes, a mug and a gold coin for

Come join the Hey Merci Swim Crew.

Look for Merci 🚐

All welcome 💜

See you on the sand. 🌊

01/06/2024

Still time to join in on the Cosy Craft Arvo today.

2pm - 5pm
Silver Sands location.
$25 ph.

All materials provided. 🧶🧶🧶

Delicious afternoon tea.

Chat & connection around the crafting table.

We'd love to see you.

💜🧶🪡🧵🧶

Book through our profile link.

28/05/2024

Who's coming?????

Thursday mornings are a fan favourite. 🌊

Meet by Merci 🚐, disrobe, get in the ocean, swim, float, duck dive, out we get, dry off, layer on warm clothes then wrap your hands around a warm cuppa. (I'm adding a 2nd kettle this week, it's getting busy)

And chat 🫶

Bodies buzzing.
Hearts full.
Souls soothed.

Come join us.
Thursdays at 7am.
Silver Sands Beach.

Elle 💜 & Merci 🚐 & the Swim Crew 🫶

24/05/2024

Hey Merci Co Living Project 🏠🫶🚐

20/05/2024

Hey Merci Co News 🫶🏻

Community is our jam here at Hey Merci Co and just in case you didn't know, our long term vision is to create a sustainable community living space here on the Fleurieu. So exciting and necessary.

For now our upcoming community activities are.

Swims - 7am Thursday mornings at Silver Sands Beach.
Bring a mug for a post swim cuppa and warm up.
Warm clothes and footwear (boy the sand is getting cold) is suggested.
The swim crew is just magic, full of wonderful humans, so come get amongst it.
Our goal is to swim all the way through winter. 🌊🥶

Craft Arvo - 2pm - 5pm Saturday June 1st 2024 - Silver Sands location.
Using our hands helps our brains! It's science.
So during these afternoons we get our hands busy either on a personal project or with community blanket making.
$25 ph including afternoon tea and all community project materials. You can book through Hey Merci Cosy Crafts
Pay on the day by cash or EFT.

Hikes - 12pm Saturday June 8th 2024 - Kyeema Conservation Park.
Connection with nature. Aaaaaah what a soul soother.
Meet Merci 🚐 & me at the carpark on Woodgate Hill Road for a hike around this beautiful park. It's a loop of just under 6kms, a bit steep in places but pretty easy.
Bring a mug for a post hike cuppa and a chair if you'd like.
We'll be providing our famous savoury slice for sustenance.
Details are here Hey Merci Hikes

Please spread the news about our community activities. Invite your friends to this page and our Hey Merci Co private group.

COMMUNITY COMMUNITY COMMUNITY

Together we are stronger.
Spread the love please.

Elle 💜 & Merci 🚐

12/05/2024

RESCHEDULED DUE TO 🤧

Now Saturday June 1st 🧶

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Who's up for doing some craftiness while also helping the community?

This Saturday we're hosting our first Cosy Craft Arvo.

You can either bring your own project or join in knitting squares for our community blanket project. (All materials supplied 🧶)

You can also learn how to knit or crochet.

Afternoon tea provided.
Good vibes & interesting conversation.
Feel good using your hands and helping others.
$25ph
2 - 5pm.
Silver Sands location.

You can book through the link in the comments and either pay on the day or via EFT.

7 spots left.

Come join us.

🧶👩‍🎨🧶🪡🧵

Merci and Elle 💜

Hey Merci Co

08/05/2024

It's going to be a stunning morning.
Definitely worth a drive. 🚗

Come join Merci 🚐 & me for a morning of connection, community and conversation.

🌊💜

04/05/2024

SO SORRY FOR THE LATE NOTICE 🙏

If you are Fleurieu based and free tomorrow morning, please come join Merci 🚐 and me (Elle)💜 for a walk around the reservoir.

Merci is such a beautiful, cosy and trusting place to connect.

Come sit in her for a while afterwards and have a cuppa with us.

BYO your fave cup. 🍵
A gold 🪙 for Catherine House would be most welcome.

Merci will be parked at the Myponga Hall if all goes to plan. There's a nice grassy area.

See you down there for nature and connection.

So great for your soul and body.

Love from us.
🚐💜

24/04/2024

Come to honour.
Come to connect.
Come to contemplate.
Come to be grateful.
Come to reflect.
Come to pray.
Come to commune.
Come to share.
Come to bathe in nature's beauty.

Thursday April 25th ANZAC Day.

Arrive from 6.30am.
Quiet time for reflection.
Sunrise at 6.48am.
Swim at sunrise.

What to bring?
~ something to sit on
~ warm clothes
~ your fave mug
~ gold coin for
~ a heart full of gratitude

Merci & I will be at Silver Sands Beach at 6.30am.

Ready to share a sacred morning with you. 🌹✨

🚐 💜