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Upcoming Events
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until May 31, 2023
CALS Writing Circle: Writer’s Lunch
How do people find the time to write? If you’re having trouble making space for writing in your busy life, join us–virtually–on your lunch hour from wherever you are. You deserve some dedicated writing time. Bring your own work-in-progress or use the prompts provided. Come and go; eat if you like. Everyone is welcome, no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org.
An event every week that begins at 10:00 am on Wednesday, happening 4 times
CALS Writing Circle: Memoir Writing for Seniors
In this four-part weekly program, you’ll learn why you should write about your life, how to write your story in your own words, and how to know which stories to write about. Come see why it’s never too late or too early to start. Everyone 55+ is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org
CALS Writing Circle: How to Write Your Own (or someone else’s) Obituary at Millie Brooks MicroLibrary
If you could write your own obituary, what would you say about yourself, your life, your work, your family? Join us as we learn how to write an obituary for yourself–or for a loved one. We’ll talk about what to include and leave out of an obituary, the common elements of every obituary, dealing with difficult death notices, the cost of placing an obit, and more. Contact dmoore@cals.org or jmorris@cals.org.
An event every week that begins at 12:00 pm on Tuesday and Thursday, repeating until June 30, 2023
CALS Writing Circle: Writer’s Lunch
How do people find the time to write? If you’re having trouble making space for writing in your busy life, join us–virtually–on your lunch hour from wherever you are. You deserve some dedicated writing time. Bring your own work-in-progress or use the prompts provided. Come and go; eat if you like. Everyone is welcome, no writing experience is required. Contact dmoore@cals.org.
CALS Writing Circle: How to Write Your Own (or someone else’s) Obituary at Sanders Library
If you could write your own obituary, what would you say about yourself, your life, your work, your family? Join us as we learn how to write an obituary for yourself–or for a loved one. We’ll talk about what to include and leave out of an obituary, the common elements of every obituary, dealing with difficult death notices, the cost of placing an obit, and more. Contact dmoore@cals.org.
An event every 2 weeks that begins at 12:00 pm on Saturday, happening 2 times
CALS Writing Circle: Writing all Year Workshop Group
Are you looking for a writing workshop group? Led by J. Jobe, Writing All Year is a place to share your work-in-progress with other writers. We meet twice a month to give and receive encouragement, insight, and feedback in a safe and respectful environment. Our objective: to improve the work with kindness and compassion. If this sounds like something you’ve been looking for, please join us. Free. All experience levels are welcome. Contact jjobe@cals.org.
CALS Writing Circle: How to Write Your Own (or someone else’s) Obituary at Rooker Library
If you could write your own obituary, what would you say about yourself, your life, your work, your family? Join us as we learn how to write an obituary for yourself–or for a loved one. We’ll talk about what to include and leave out of an obituary, the common elements of every obituary, dealing with difficult death notices, the cost of placing an obit, and more. Contact dmoore@cals.org.
CALS Writing Circle and Roberts Library: Do You Want to Build a Timeline?
Whether you’re contemplative and looking for insight or seeking therapeutic exploration, whether you’re charting out your life for your memoir or wanting to give a resource to your family members to help them better understand their genealogy, making a timeline of your life is a fun and easy activity that anyone can do! Free and open to the public. Led by J. Jobe. A partnered program of the Roberts Library of Arkansas History & Art and the CALS Writing Circle.
CALS Writing Circle: Memoir Writing for Seniors at Millie Brooks MicroLibrary
Learn why you should write about your life, how to write your story in your own words, and which stories to write about. Come see why it’s never too late or too early to start. Everyone 55+ is welcome; no writing experience required. Contact dmoore@cals.org or jmorris@cals.org.