WWf(a)C Cincinnati November Newsletter

Women Writing for (a) Change Cincinnati - November 2019 Newsletter

An Invitation to Write

"The sky grew darker, painted blue on blue, one stroke at a time, into deeper and deeper shades of night."

~Haruki Murakami, "Dance, Dance, Dance"

(Image by Gerd Altmann from Pixabay)

Deep, dark November. Time to cozy up with hot tea and a good book? Or do you already miss the long, summer days? Go!

Quick Links

Program Flyer

Register for a Class

Every Voice Matters

Call for Submissions

WWf(a)C is soliciting original monologues, essays, poems, rants, comedy and more from writers of all genders for our 8th annual V-Day event, being held the weekend of February 21st.

Topics of interest include sexuality, gender-based violence, LGBTQ issues, feminism, harassment and much more -- 800 word limit.

Email your questions, ideas or completed pieces to Laurie Lambert. Mail anonymous submissions to Laurie Lambert c/o WWf(a)C, 6906 Plainfield Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45236.

We provide readers if desired.

Deadline: December 1st!

Bagels with the Board

November 2nd

10:00 - 11:30 am

Who's on our Board of Trustees? What does it take to be a member of the Board of Trustees at Women Writing for (a) Change? How are decisions made to enhance and maintain our writing community? If I have an idea, how do I pass it on to someone?

These are great questions that we'd love to answer at our upcoming Bagels with the Board Community Circle, being held from 10-11:30 am on Saturday, November 2nd. Meet many of our current Board members and share your questions as part of a free 90-minute writing circle. Enjoy bagels, fruit, coffee, and tea and learn more about how the Board supports our writing community. Seating is limited--registration recommended.

(Image via Unsplash)

A Traveler in Winter

December 15, 1-4 pm

Presented by Women's Way of Ohio-KY. Doors open at 12:30; poetry, storytelling, and music with Krista Detor and friends. Casual dress, food, wine. Open to all. Donations gratefully accepted at the door. Held at WWf(a)C, 6906 Plainfield Road in Silverton. For more information: [email protected]

IRA Rollover Gifts

Are you at least 70 1/2 and need to take a Required Minimum Distribution each year from your IRA account? Do you love and want to support Women Writing for (a) Change? You can make a gift to WWf(a)C and avoid increasing your taxable income with that distribution. To learn more, click here.

Maureen Morehead Events
Warmly Received

Maureen Morehead (center) with her sisters Joan Cody (left) and Ann Crush (right).

We had a record 80 people join us Friday, October 18th, for the Annual Author Series. Guest author Maureen Morehead spoke on the topic, Why Poetry Matters. On Saturday, the 19th, Dr. Morehead led a highly engaging workshop titled SPARKS! A Workshop for Generating New Poems.

Make a Difference in a Day

Scholarships and Outreach

Day of Giving Challenge!

#GiveWriteInspire

$5000 in 25 Hours

Starts November 7th at noon

Please join us online or onsite November 7th for the Day of Giving Challenge! The goal is to raise $5000 in 25 hours, for Scholarships and Outreach programs. Make a donation, post a selfie and enter a drawing to win a WWf(a)C class voucher. Support Scholarships and Outreach programs!

Readings and Open Mics

2:30 and 6:30 at Women Writing for (a) Change, November 7th. Learn more here.

Winter Writing Retreat 2020

Finding Meaning As We Find Our Way

As we move through the years, navigating our way by personal stars, a sense of meaning becomes more and more essential. Join us as we use Women Writing for (a) Change practices to explore methods for discovering what gives us meaning as individuals.

At this retreat you will get lots of time to rest, write, read, and dream. Enjoy accommodations at the lovely Transfiguration Spirituality Center. Take this time with us to focus on who you are now and who you see yourself becoming. Facilitated by Diane Debevec and Karen Novak.

Sunday through Thursday, February 16-20

$525 or take advantage of our Early Bird Special and pay $490 by December 1st!

Details and register here

Wine, Art & Words raises over $10,000

Readers Eleanor Bowman, Nola Stowe, Carolyn Grace and Lilly Johnson

The October 5th Wine, Art & Words fundraising and community event broke both attendance and income records this year, with income of over $10,000! Thank you to the hard-working committee, co-chaired by Carol Walkner and Christine Wilson, and to all who attended, donated in multiple ways, read or volunteered! See the event donor list here.

122 people enjoyed the food, wine, music, readings, silent auction and entry gallery art exhibit. The Kennedy Heights Arts Center Lindner Annex provided a refreshing new venue. Readers from both the youth and adult programs provided a depth sampling of writing nurtured in WWf(a)C circles. Gratitude and appreciation to them and to all who made this event possible!