The Magic of Our Memories
A Humanities Iowa Presentation
- When: Wednesday, September 7, 2016, at 7 p.m.
- Tama County Historical Society - 200 N Broadway Street in Toledo, IA
- For more information: Elizabeth Reece
- scuuumer@gmail.com & 319-551-0454
Iowans are a people with roots. We grow well in the black soil that blankets our state, in this land between two rivers. Here are our homes, our families, our personal memories and the genealogy that is our past and present. We’ll discuss the importance of those memories, delighting in the commonality we share. We’ll also consider the richness that emerges when we consider our genealogical tree, the lives of those who came before us, and the richness we can pass on to those who come after. Come ready to participate.
The Magic of Our Memories for Seniors Groups
A Humanities Iowa Presentation
- Sponsored by the Burlington Public Library
- When: Thursday, September 9, 2016, at 10 a.m
- 210 Court Street, Burlington, IA
- For more information: Lois J. Blythe, Collections and Technology Librarian
- lblythe@burlington.lib.ia.us & 319-753-1647
Iowans are a people with roots. We grow well in the black soil that blankets our state, in this land between two rivers. Here are our homes, our families, our personal memories and the genealogy that is our past and present. We’ll discuss the importance of those memories, delighting in the commonality we share. We’ll also consider the richness that emerges when we consider our genealogical tree, the lives of those who came before us, and the richness we can pass on to those who come after. Come ready to participate.
Let the Waters Flow — A Writing Retreat for Women
Led by Joyce Rupp, O.S.M., an award-winning author, conference speaker and international retreat leader. Learn more at www.joycerupp.com, and by Mary Kay Shanley, who leads workshops including at the University of Iowa’s Summer Writing Festival. Learn more at www.marykayshanley.com.
- When: Thursday evening, October 6 – Sunday noon, October 9, 2016
- Where: The Siena Retreat Center, 5637 Erie Street, Racine, WI 53402
- For more information: retreats@racinedominicans.org & 262-898-2590
Imagine being with a group of vibrant women who are tending their souls in a lovely, safe space. You will share this enriching time and space with others who come to experience writing as an entrance to the deeper self, doing so in the context of creative reflection, song, and dialogue. There will be time to relax, reflect, explore and expand your writing skills. You’ll relate to others equally intent on further discovery, celebration of purpose and direction in life — all emerging as blessing.
Joyce Rupp offers her extensive experience of spiritual growth through creative ritual and reflective conferences. Author Mary Kay Shanley takes retreat groups through inventive processes that develop and hone writing abilities.
Writing Dialogue that Says Something
A Writers' Workshop
- Sponsored by Sisters in Crime
- When: Saturday, November 19, 2016, at 3 p.m.
- Where: Plot Twist Bookstore, 502 N. Ankeny Blvd., Unit 6, Ankeny, IA
- For more information: Jody Vorbrich sixtycandles@gmail.com & 515-251-3791