Meeting Notes November 2, 2014

Because of the many events upcoming, we will be cancelling our meeting on November 16th, 2014. That means this was our last meeting of the year. A 2015 schedule will be released soon.

Upcoming Events

Saturday, November 8, 2014

JUZDIZRTS Author Event taking place at the Archtop Cafe, 56 Queen Street North, Bolton (Highway 50 & King Street) from 2-4pm. Diane will be one of the authors participating in this event. Come out and support her and other local authors. Admission is free, prizes to be won.


Sunday, November 9, 2014

Sounds at the Market at the Owen Sound Farmer's Market, 2:00pm.


Saturday, November 15, 2014

WOW (Words the Orangeville Way) at the Orangeville Public Library Mill Street location. Events are taking place in various rooms in the library. The Headwaters Writers' Guild will be participating from 11:30-12:15 in the Meeting Room in the basement. Harry Posner, of the HWG, will be participating with Anthony Carnovale from 12:30-1:00pm in the Community Living Room. Many other local authors will also be participating including Richard Scarsbrook and Sean Cassidy. The Dufferin Circle of Storytellers are also participating, unfortunately at the same time as HWG but in the Program Room.


Friday, November 28, 2014

Culture Cafe at Caledon Library. Poetry and music from 7-9pm.


Sunday, November 30, 2014

So far there are a total of 15 people expected to attend the Christmas Luncheon on November 30th at the Four Seasons Buffet (75 First Street) at noon. If you have not responded to Patricia please do so as soon as possible as tables have to be reserved. Family members are invited to attend. Even if you are not planning on attending, please respond.


Writing Prompts as provided by Clare:

1. A mysterious black bag.
2. The contents of the bag (as shown by Clare - see photo below)
3. When I entered the room, I choked as I inhaled the horrible smell.
4. The silence that night was deafening.
5. I was sure it was Sue's perfume that I smelled.
6. A slight taste was enough to make me throw up and wonder what I'd been served.
7. When I grasped the __________ it felt warm and fuzzy, but Marilyn said that she thought it was cold and clammy.
8. The sight of the sound made me determined to never again ___________

Bonus Prompt: Create several examples of your own perfect insults.

This is what was in the bag!

Diane has posted all her news in separate postings on this blog. I will not be repetitive but she has a lot of books coming out that you need to watch out for. Congratulations, Diane!

If we don't see you at any of the events listed above, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Our next meeting will probably be January 11, 2015.