Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - October 2021 Newsletter |
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Wine, Words & You - A Virtual Event
Get your tickets now!
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This virtual event has something for everyone! In addition to readers from the WWf(a)C community, there is a presentation on the selected event wines, social and game breakout rooms and silent auction shopping!
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Silent Auction begins on Friday, October 15th at 4pm ET. Bidding lasts for over a week and closes Saturday, October 23rd at 9:45pm ET.
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Donna Maile, Jane Pugliano,
Anita Raturi, Mary Wood-Constable & JJ Garnett
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Diane Debevec, Kathy Wade,
Mary Pierce Brosmer & Lisa Rocklin
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Hannah Simon Goldman, Maya Martinez & JJ Garnett |
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Roots and Wings: Together Again, Celebrating 30 Years |
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On September 24th at the first public, in-person gathering since the pandemic, WWf(a)C celebrated 30 years of this writing community that has inspired, enriched and transformed so many of our lives since 1991. To honor the journey of these writing circles through the years, we heard from Mary Pierce Brosmer, Kathy Wade, Diane Debevec, Lisa Rocklin, Marcella Allison (from the very first class in 1991), JJ Garnett, Maya Martinez, Anika Chanchani, Mary Jo Sage, and Jane Pugliano, reading the words of Beth Lodge-Rigal. The program of speakers was also available via Zoom registration. Gratitude to those who shared their words and who celebrated with us! |
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WWf(a)C Annual Author Series
presents Manuel Iris
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Women Writing for (a) Change Annual Author Series welcomes Poet Laureate Emeritus of the City of Cincinnati, Ohio (2018-2020), Manuel Iris, for two very special events.
Friday, November 5th, 7:30-9:30 pm ET
An Evening with Poet Manuel Iris
(In-Person and Virtual event)
Reading, discussion, Q&A and book signing.
Free and open to all -- registration required.
Saturday, November 6th, 1-4 pm ET
Vulnerability and Truth: The Poem as a Source of Strength
(Virtual Workshop open to All Genders 14+)
Tuition $50
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With gratitude and appreciation to
Elizabeth and Brian Mannion
who made this year's program possible.
Thank you!
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Sunday Afternoon Youth Circles
Young people need space in their lives for creativity, self-care, and community during the school year. This Fall, we're offering 90-minute virtual writing circles for youth.
Classes are from 1:30-3 pm ET on:
Oct 10, 24, Nov 7, 21, Dec 5, 19
"Come as You Can" Individual Sessions are $25 each -- OR -- "6-for-5 Bundle" gives you 6 Classes for the price of 5 for $125.
Full Scholarships available based on financial need!
Grades 4-6 / All Genders - "Discovery"
Grades 7-9 / Young Women &
TGNC Youth - "Firekeeping"
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Get Ready for a Stress-Free Holiday Season!
Facilitator Carol Walkner will offer strategies to help you reclaim the holidays -- your way.
Circle practices will be used to explore writing prompts, with enlightening suggestions to help take the stress out of the season and put some fun into it. Strategies you can take into the new year to make your life easier as you handle anxiety and stress with ease and grace. Writing prompts, an inspiring meditation, and fun. No writing experience necessary...just bring an open mind and a jar of bubbles. Bubbles? BYOB -- bring your own bubbles.
Saturday, Nov 13, 10am-12pm ET (Virtual)
Open to All Genders 16+ / Tuition $35
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Tenth Annual WWf(a)C VDAY |
Our tenth annual VDAY will be held on February 25th and 26th, 2022 and we need you!
We are soliciting original pieces reflecting the lived experience of the author, including essays, poems, memoir, letters, rants and humor. We aim to represent all writers, including BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and all genders. Anonymous submission of sensitive material is encouraged.
Deadline is December 15th, 2021. For complete guidelines, click here.
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Image Attributions: Roots and Wings: Photos by Tony Rocklin; Manuel Iris photo by Angie Lipscomb; Fall Youth Circles: Tomislav Jakupec via Pixabay; Stress-Free Holiday Season: Free-Photos via Pixabay |
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Upcoming Classes
The delivery method for Fall programming
will be Virtual. Please check our website for updates regarding Virtual and In-Person classes.
begin October 10
Six Sundays, October through March
November 13
Discernment Circles on:
Nov 7, Dec 4 & Jan 10
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Support WWf(a)C
When You Shop
Thanks to all who support WWf(a)C through
the rewards programs at Kroger, Remke and Amazon Smile. If you are not already registered to support, please click the links above and help out when you shop. We appreciate it!
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Women Writing for (a) Change®
womenwriting.org
513-272-1171
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