Programs for Winter-Spring 2011-2012
NOVEMBER 17, 2011 THIS IS NOT A REGULAR SATURDAY MEETING DAY.
EVENT: Remembering one of Pikes Peak Branch’s past members:
“HELEN COGSWELL TROSTEL: A Pen Woman’s Art, Letters and Legacy”
LOCATION: Contact Virginia Franklin Campbell for directions
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: At this morning coffee, Anne Galbraith, daughter of one of our former members, will show and discuss paintings and writings of her mother’s, in her mother’s former home and Anne’s lifelong residence. This event is open only to Members and Friends.
COFFEE COST: $8.00. Make checks payable to PPB-NLAPW.
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org
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DECEMBER 10, 2011
EVENT: Christmas Luncheon with a viewing (DVD) of “The Christmas Story in Art.”
LOCATION: Blue Sage Café, 5152 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: The program is provided by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC. From the Annunciation through the Flight into Egypt, the story of Christ’s birth is seen in paintings by Italian and Flemish Masters of the Renaissance.
LUNCH COST: $15.00. Make checks payable to PPB-NLAPW.
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org.
JANUARY 21, 2012
EVENT: A “Peak” at Pen Women Prose and Poetry
LOCATION: Blue Sage Café, 5152 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: A meeting featuring a "peak" at our Member’s and Friends plethora of genres. Excepts will be read from the authors and there will be an opportunity to purchase books.
COST OF LUNCH: $15.00
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org by January 18, 2012
FEBRUARY 18, 2012
EVENT: “Was Chipeta Really a Queen?” Guest speaker, Cynthia Becker.
LOCATION: Blue Sage Café, 5152 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 11:30 P.M.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Author of the book, “Chipeta, Queen of the Utes,” Cynthia will discuss how she gathered and researched her book on Chipeta, which has led to other publications.
LUNCH COST: $15.00. Make checks payable to PPB-NLAPW.
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org
MARCH 17, 2012
EVENT: Intellectual Property Basics for Creatives
LOCATION: Blue Sage Café, 5152 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!!!!
Do you have original works of art, music, stories, plays, videos or other creative stuff? Then you have copyrights! Not only that, but also, whether you are a business or an individual and you sell goods and services, then you have a brand. Join Brenda Speer of BL Speer and Associates (www.blspeer.com) to learn more about copyrights and trademarks and how to use them to protect and promote your valuable brainchildren. Brenda is a letters member of the Pikes Peak Branch.
COST OF LUNCH: $15.00 payable at the door
R.S.V.P. info@ppb.nlapw.org by March 14, 2012
APRIL 19, 2012 (not a regular Saturday meeting)
EVENT: “Do You Hear What I Hear?”
LOCATION: Peak Grill, 4423 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: A look at the comparisons of composing music, writing a book or creating a canvas. Music as a foreign language and other interesting facts about music and musicians. Virginia Franklin Campbell, music member, of the Pikes Peak Branch is presenting this program grown out of a request from a fellow letters member.
LUNCH COST: Order from the menu
R.S.V.P. info@ppb.nlapw.org
MAY 19, 2012
EVENT: Lunch at Michael’s on Main, Canon City, CO followed by a visit to the Fremont Center for the Arts during their annual "Make it a family affair".
LOCATION: Michael’s on Main, 605 Main, Canon City, CO is a restaurant and it has a gift shop, candy story and wonderful art exhibits, most often Colorado artists are featured. Visit their website for more information.
TIME: 11:30 a.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: 66th Annual Blossom Festival of Fine Art at the Freemont Center for the Arts. This Blossom festival is a juried and judge annual event. $3.00 per person entry fee.
LUNCH COST: Order from menu
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org by May 16, 2012
PAST EVENTS
AUGUST 20, 2011
EVENT: Launching the New Pikes Peak Branch Year Tea
LOCATION: Blue Sage Café, 5152 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: A tea welcoming interested prospective members to join the Pikes Peak Branch of The National League of American Pen Women, hosted by Members and Friends of the Branch.
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org
SEPTEMBER 17, 2011
EVENT: Music at the White House presented by Verne D. Campbell, USA, Retired
LOCATION: Air Force Academy Falcon Club (Not a game day!)
TIME: 11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: An explanation of Music Events presented at the White House by the various military elements within the Military District of Washington. (MDW).
LUNCH COST: $15.00. Make checks payable to PPB-NLAPW.
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org
OCTOBER 15, 2011
EVENT: “Depression Visible: The Ragged Edge” by guest speaker, Diana Alishouse
LOCATION: Blue Sage Café, 5152 Centennial Blvd.
TIME: 11:30 A.M.
EVENT DESCRIPTION: Diana will present her book that shows what depression and bipolar illnesses look like--the symptoms, causes and treatment. A story of hope and inspiration through a memoir, poetry and art. Diana will display some of the fiber art pieces she designed and created as she learned about her illness and fought to overcome it. See more information about Diana and her book here.
LUNCH COST: $15.00. Make checks to PPB-NLAPW.
R.S.V.P. info@ppb-nlapw.org
See past calendar events here.
Last modified: November 14, 2011