Women Writing for (a) Change - Cincinnati - March 2021 Newsletter |
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Registration is Now Open for
Virtual AND In-Person Camps
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Virtual Grades 4-6 June 7 - 11
Virtual Grades 7-9 June 21 - 25
Virtual Grades 10-12 June 14 - 18
In-Person Grades 4-6 July 12 - 16
In-Person Grades 7-9 July 5 - 9
In-Person Grades 10-12 June 28 - July 2
Whether you select a Virtual or In-Person camp, we can't wait to see you this summer!
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Women's History Month
Celebrating 30 Years of Women
Writing for (a) Change
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“When women and girls are safe, empowered, prosperous, expressive and authentic, so is society.” ~Mary Pierce Brosmer, Founder Women Writing for (a) Change
Women Writing for (a) Change® was founded in 1991 by Mary Pierce Brosmer, a practicing poet and former English teacher. She developed WWf(a)C to encourage women to find their voices, speak their truths and tell their stories in a world in which they were often silenced.
Mary”s vision, as she began her first weekly writing circle:
To bring the feminine more fully into expression by supporting the voices and stories of girls and women of all races, classes, and nations.
Now, 30 years later, WWf(a)C continues to welcome women, girls, and all genders, growing and deepening offerings in response to demand, and spreading these practices through affiliates in other parts of the country. Thanks to all of you who are and have been a part of this history!
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Welcome to our monthly series, Get to Know! Here, we’ll turn the spotlight on contemporary Black and Brown poets and writers, with the goal of amplifying under-represented voices in literature. These writers’ books are currently available in the Women Writing for (a) Change library.
Ada Limón’s most recent, award-winning collection, The Carrying, begins with “A Name”:
When Eve walked among
the animals and named them—
nightingale, red-shouldered hawk,
fiddler crab, fallow deer—
I wonder if she ever wanted
them to speak back, looked into
their wide wonderful eyes and
whispered, Name me, name me.
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Youth Circles Continue
Through April 25
We've got three Sundays left in our "Come As You Can" Virtual Youth Circles:
March 21, April 11 & April 25
Enroll in the individual classes that fit your schedule! Grades 4-6 and 7-9 are open to All Genders; Grades 10-12 is open to Young Women and TGNC Youth.
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Explore the Power of Self-Care
This six-week virtual class invites you on a journey to a greater sense of purpose and self-worth. Learn to find the sacred in all that life brings. This popular class has a limited enrollment -- register now!
Plus, we've got a FREE Sampler for this class on Saturday, April 10th, via Zoom.
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Wine, Words & You
Annual Fundraiser
Save the Date
October 23rd
Want to help with the event or
submit an item for the silent auction?
Call 513-272-1171
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Women Writing for (a) Change is
Celebrating 30 Years in 2021!
Hold this tentative date
September 24th
Let's celebrate!
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2021 WWf(a)C V-DAY Goes Virtual |
A big thanks to all who attended and supported
V-DAY 2021: Raise The Vibration! On February 20th, twenty talented writers shared their own heartfelt stories, poems and songs of strength, courage, and hope. Over 90 households logged in to share in this powerful, virtual event, not only in Cincinnati, but across the country. Ticket sales plus donations raised over $3,500 to fund programs, including writing circles, for survivors of abuse in the Greater Cincinnati area.
Gratitude to the readers and technical helpers who made this possible, and to the indomitable Laurie Lambert, who has now organized and led V-DAY events at Women Writing for (a) Change for nine years in a row. Much appreciation to all who made this event such a success!
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What Will Your Legacy Be?
Your smile, your voice, your ideas, your writing...Perhaps the way you encourage those around you. Your legacy can also inspire the inner voices of countless future circle members, through writing--transforming lives!
Please consider a legacy gift to Women Writing for (a) Change in your will, trust, or beneficiary designation. In this way, you can help ensure the future of writing in community for years to come.
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Upcoming Classes
All adult and youth classes will be held VIRTUALLY through the end of May 2021,
via the Zoom online platform.
March 16, 17 & 20
begin March 23
continue through April 25
Virtual Camps begin June 7
In-Person Camps begin June 28
begins March 16
begins March 18
April 9 -- OR -- April 10
(Content is the same for each class)
begins April 17
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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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