“Stay inspired, work hard and be proud of what you do.”  ~ Andria Sato

Greenwich Pen Women, a branch of the National League of American Pen Women is a non-profit organization of women artists, writers, and musicians. We offer mutual support and exchange of ideas to encourage and inspire excellence in original creative work.

Dear Greenwich Pen Women,

What a wonderful start we’ve had to the season! It feels fantastic to see our community active and flourishing as we move into the heart of autumn. Our Fall Fling Luncheon was truly a joyous success. A huge thank you to Deb Weir for graciously opening her wonderful home to us—it was the perfect setting to reconnect, share stories, and celebrate our shared passions. Seeing so many familiar faces, along with a number of new members joining our ranks, is incredibly exciting and a testament to the supportive and inspiring community we’ve built. Welcome to all of our newest members Dolores Raimo and Caroline Hirschfeld. In fact, Dolores is featured in our SPOTLIGHT this month! 

Marla Chisholm, our Membership Chair, and I recently had the opportunity to travel to Washington D.C. and stay at our National League of American Pen Women (NLAPW) Headquarters. It was a rewarding experience to see the energy and activity happening there! The accommodations were clean and comfortable, and the location is quite nice. More importantly, it was inspiring to see firsthand all the great work being done within the broader NLAPW community through their art, writing, and music events. It reminds us that our local efforts are part of a wonderful, national movement.

Let’s keep the creative momentum going! October is packed with opportunities to connect, share, and grow. Here are a few things to look forward to: Open Mic Night: Save the Date! Mark your calendars for our next Open Mic on Monday, October 20th. This is always a supportive and exciting evening for local poets and writers, even musicians, and performers to share their latest work with the group.  Be sure to check our website to register. An email was already sent out.

Our new Writing Group Takes Flight! We’re excited to officially launch our newest initiative! We are formally starting our new Launchpad Writing Group to help Pen Women members and friends focus on their writing. This group will offer a dedicated space on Zoom for regular meetings, supportive feedback, and structure to help you get your work on the page. Thanks to Andrea Pettite for leading this group. Check the website for more information. I look forward to seeing the incredible work that will come out of this new season.

Here’s to a creative and productive October!

Onward and upward,

Adrienne Reedy