“Every spring is the only spring, a perpetual astonishment.” ~~ L.M. Montgomery
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.
Note from our President:
April 2025
Spring is here! A burst of yellow greeted me this morning – the daffodils, finally! My heart lifted with a simple, pure joy. It’s impossible not to think of our ‘Creating in the Daffodils’ gathering from a few years past, a memory that blooms anew with each spring. Imagine: vibrant canvases capturing the sea of golden flowers and the quiet scratch of pens as poems emerged from our journals under the gentle spring sun. A symphony of senses, a celebration of our shared creative spirit.
Inspired by that past event, we’re organizing another opportunity to connect with nature and creativity. We will gather at the home of our GPW Member Laurie Heiss, whose property is situated in the bucolic town of Redding, on April 17th. Artists, bring your easels, paint, and sketchpads; writers, bring your journals and pens. Let’s spend time painting, writing, and enjoying one another’s company. Mark your calendars! Every time we’re together, great things happen.
I’m still in awe of the Impressions in Ink & Ivory event last month. Our Poetry group provided us with such excellent readings, underscored by the powerful improvisational piano music of Joyce DiCamillo. The joy of those daffodil moments, and the memory of our shared creativity, are just some of the reasons why I cherish being a member of Greenwich Pen Women. There’s always something enriching happening within our group!
Speaking of staying connected, I want to gently remind everyone that membership renewal is due on April 4th. Please don’t delay in ensuring your continued participation in all the wonderful opportunities GPW offers.
On a broader scale, the past couple of months have been exciting, as I’ve attended monthly NLPW meetings. It’s been invaluable to connect with other presidents, learn about successful programs nationwide, and even have the chance to share what makes our group so special. In fact, we’ve been invited to present an event – a fantastic opportunity to showcase our talent! If you have a presentation idea you’d love to share with a wider audience, please reach out to me.
Looking ahead within GPW, please mark your calendars for our Annual GPW Meeting on May 18th. We’re so grateful to Barbara O’Shea for generously offering to host us at her lovely home. This is always a wonderful time to hear about our collective goals and reconnect with fellow members.
As the days lengthen and the weather warms, I encourage you all to explore the exciting events listed on our website calendar. I’ve already signed up for a few of the upcoming book talks – it’s inspiring to celebrate the achievements of our members like Laurie Hess, Cathy Horn, and Susan Barash, who will be talking about their new books! Be sure to check them out and perhaps join me in celebrating their success.
We continue to hold our monthly critiques with Arts and Letters. Thanks to Lynn Garelick for sharing her wealth of knowledge as docent at the Bruce Museum. It’s wonderful to hear about the positive experiences within our group.
With spring in full swing and so much on the horizon, I encourage you to check the calendar, RSVP for events that inspire you, and continue to share your unique talents with our community. I look forward to connecting with you all soon!
Onward and upward!!
Adrienne
Adrienne Reedy, President
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