Updates
Dear Cancer Chronicles writers,
I have a few requests for you as I prepare for our weekend writing retreat.
1. Send me an email confirming your attendance by Wednesday.
An accurate count of participants helps me prepare for the weekend and keeps costs down.
2. If you have dietary restrictions, let me know, and I'll do my best to accommodate you. HEB's Central Market provides our lunches.
3. Consider donating to our nonprofit if you are able. We offer free registration for Cancer Chronicles because we want these retreats to be accessible to everyone affected by a diagnosis. That said, we are grateful for any donations to help us keep CC going. Please consider pitching in if you are able.
https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/donate1.html
Warmly,
- Amy
https://www.curtainupcancerfoundation.org/cancer-chronicles-retreat.html
Greetings, all CC Registrants,
I'll be your writing instructor for the CUCF Cancer Chronicles January Writing Retreat at the Witte Museum. I look forward to meeting you, hearing your stories, and using my expertise to inspire and prompt your writing. I have thirty years of experience as a writer and writing instructor, and I'm comfortable leading this writing retreat to include all, from experienced writers to non-writers.
The retreat weekend should be a time for sharing, reflection, writing, and community. All you need to do is show up, and the rest will fall into place! That said, here are a few guideposts as you look forward to the weekend:
WRITING RETREAT:
*Witte Museum's Twohig House: Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
*You should arrive via the welcome desk at the Witte, and you'll be directed to our private meeting space
*Our days will be a mix of group work and writing instruction in the classroom, plus time for your private writing with full access to the beautiful grounds of the Witte
* We will provide Central Market sack lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please message me if you have any dietary restrictions
*We will provide CC notebooks and writing utensils, but you’re welcome to bring any preferred writing materials or laptop
*The following Sunday, October 27h, will be a writer's showcase at the Witte Museum. I’ll be sending you an invitation that you can share with your friends and family so that they can celebrate you and hear your story. Our artistic director, Carla Sankey, will bring the CUCF musicians who will perform a special song related to your story. It’s a really special experience for both you and your "tribe."
RECEPTION AND SHOWCASE:
*Witte Museum's Memorial Auditorium: Sunday October 27th, 2:00pm – 3:30 p.m.
*Reception with mimosas, tea, and light snacks. Doors open at 2:00 p.m.
Feel free to call or text me with any questions. I am so looking forward to getting to know you and am honored to be entrusted with your story,
Amy Gilmour
B.A., M.A., Doctoral Candidate
Curtain Up Cancer Foundation
Greetings all,
I'll be your writing instructor for the CUCF Cancer Chronicles Writing Retreat at the Witte Museum this weekend. I look forward to meeting you, hearing your stories, and using my expertise to inspire and prompt your writing. I have thirty years of experience as a writer and writing instructor, and I'm comfortable leading this writing retreat to include all, from experienced writers to non-writers. This weekend should be a time for sharing, reflection, writing, and community.
All you need to do is show up, and the rest will fall into place! That said, here are a few guideposts as you look forward to the weekend:
Witte Museum's Twohig House: Saturday and Sunday, October 19 and 20, 10:30 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
* You should arrive via the welcome desk at the Witte, and you'll be directed to our private meeting space
* Our days will be a mix of group work and writing instruction in the classroom, plus time for your private writing with full access to the beautiful grounds of the Witte
* We will provide a sack lunch on Saturday and Sunday. Please message me if you have any dietary restrictions
* We will provide a small notebook and pencil
* The following Sunday will be a writer's showcase at the Witte Museum. Please invite your friends and family to save the date. I will share an invitation to the event on Monday. Our artistic director Carla Sankey will bring musicians who will perform a song related to your story. This will be held at:
Witte Museum's Memorial Auditorium: Sunday, October 29th, 2:00pm – 3:30pm
Feel free to call or text me with any questions,
Amy Gilmour
Curtain Up Cancer Foundation
210-835-7225
Hello Participants!
Your confirmation email that you received upon registration was an auto-reply and had the dates programed from our July retreat.
You are registered for the OCTOBER retreat on October 19th & 20th from 10:30am-2:30pm both days. Also save the date for October 27th at 2pm for our story telling writers showcase- all at the Witte. You will continue to receive emails and updates about the event. We just needed to clarify the dates for your calendar.
Thanks for sharing your stories with us! I look forward to meeting you.
Amy Gilmour