Karuna’s annual Christmas market was once again a wonderful success as we managed to raise over $16,000. On the Friday night we had a great crowd and the homemade food was incredibly popular. We actually sold out and all the wonderful craft ladies went home and cooked more!

The carols and theatre performance were so much fun and it was so nice to see people young and old enjoying our garden and getting into the Christmas spirit.

The market would not have taken place if not for the tireless support of Karuna’s craft group who worked hard throughout the year to make beautiful items to sell. Thank you ladies! We would also like to thank everyone who cooked and donated delicious food as well as those who gave us lovely items to raffle. In particular we would like to thank Amanda from Panda Pearls who once again supported us.

On November 12 Karuna participated in the unveiling of the Charter of Compassion, a worldwide initiative based on the fundamental principles of universal justice and respect.

The Charter was crafted by a council of diverse religious leaders and thinkers, including Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Rabbi Awraham Sotendorp, and Sheikh Ali Gomaa from the words of people all over the world. The main focus is that the chief task of our generation is to build a global community, in which all the people of the world can live together in peace and harmony.

Plaques inscribed with the words of the Charter, designed by Yves Behar, were hung in temples, churches, mosques, ashrams, synagogues and other significant religious and secular buildings around the world.

Karuna is one of only five venues to be chosen in Australia to host the charter. Others include the Sydney Opera House, an Aboriginal cultural centre, a church and a synagogue.

The perfect Christmas keepsake
Give a loved one a gift they can keep forever with Smallprints personalized jewellery. You can capture your loved ones fingerprint, handwriting or artwork in gorgeous sterling silver. Visit www.smallp.com.au or call 0438 708 474.

Mention Karuna and $10 from every sale will go to Karuna.

Don’t know what to get for Christmas? Why not a homemade Christmas cake?
Order a flowerpot Christmas cake or mini Christmas puddings and 10% from each sale will go to Karuna. Cakes come in a number of sizes 14cm $25, 12cm $15, 11cm $12 and box of six mini Christmas puddings $12.

To order email km2006@bigpond.net.au or phone 5596 3295/0403 818 571. Cakes will be delivered to Karuna for pick-up on Friday 18 December.