[van-announce] Women's Writing Workshop: Sunday October 25th 1pm-4pm

[Grassroots Women]

Please join Grassroots Women for the next writing workshop in our ongoing
series (see below for details on the series):

 

Sunday October 25th 1:00 – 4:00 pm 

1115B East Hastings (entrance from Glen Drive)

 

The workshop will be an opportunity for women to creatively document and
speak out about their experiences and the issues that matter most to us.
Participants will generate new writing using writing exercises developed by
author Hiromi Goto.

 

Please RSVP by email (grassrootswomen at telus.net) or phone (604-682-4451).
Children are welcome in this child-friendly space. Refreshments will be
provided.

 

 

Women’s Writing Workshop Series 

 

Workshops will be held on the last Sunday of the month from 1:00 pm until
4:00 pm. We will alternate between Writers Group meetings, which will be an
opportunity to bring writing in that you are working on and receive feedback
and suggestions from your peers. (Don’t worry if you don’t have writing
already developed; these meetings will include time for free writing as
well). Every second writing workshop will be more focused on working through
a writing exercise together to generate more new pieces of writing and
develop new skills.

 

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Grassroots Women

1115B E. Hastings (entrance on Glen)

Vancouver, BC V6A 1S3

web: www.grassrootswomen.ca

email: grassrootswomen at telus.net

phone: 604-682-4451 (fax same #, please call first)

 

 

 

Grassroots Women Writing Group Members are also encouraged to attend

 

DTES Power of Women Storytelling Evening 

Saturday, October 24, 6:30pm

Rhizome Café 417 E. Broadway

 

The Power of Women (POW) Group is a group at the Downtown Eastside Women's
Centre dedicated to educating and raising awareness on social issues. 

POW is made up of women from all walks of life who are living in extreme
poverty.  Many are single mothers or have had children apprehended due to
poverty.  Many have chronic health issues, have drug or alcohol addictions,
and have experienced abuse.  Many are indigenous women affected by a history
of colonization and racism. 

These are women who are victims, but are also survivors.  They are oppressed
but they are powerful.  They are frequently researched, but it is rare that
their own voices are heard.  We hope you will join them on this evening to
hear what they have to say about their experiences, struggles, and
aspirations.

 

$0-$10, no one turned away

 

604-872-3166