Phebe Beiser Retires After

Eight Years as Facilitator

In April, Thursday AM Core Class members expressed their gratitude to long-time facilitator, Phebe Beiser, who retired after eight years facilitating this circle of loyal writers. Class members and friends are funding  Phebe Beiser Honorary Scholarships to show their deep appreciation for Phebe's work and to contribute to the accessibility of writing circles for all.

From Phebe:

I know when people say "it's been an honor" it can sound so clichéd and possibly an exaggeration. I'll say it anyway: it's been an honor to facilitate classes at Women Writing for (a) Change all these years. I was facilitator, timekeeper, and vibes watcher hearing words from strangers who became sisters in writing and sometimes, friends. To 'hold' an entire range of emotions that rise forth from fast writes; to hear insights; to listen to worlds created from imagination. It can become a spiritual experience when the circle connects so deeply.

I'll miss the Thursday morning women. There was a strong core of regulars who came back year after year. Yet I knew I had to leave. Turning 70, I was starting to feel a tiredness. I knew there were women ready and able to take their turn in the facilitator's chair. Elizabeth Mannion was a 'regular' and will slide right into that special space. I'm not leaving WWf(a)C, though! Can't wait to see you all when we can once again be in physical space together.

Phebe

From the entire Women Writing for (a) Change community, a huge thank you to Phebe, and best wishes for a relaxing and happy retirement!

As we transition, please help us welcome Elizabeth Mannion, who begins facilitating the Thursday morning class in June!