Not to confuse things, but there's another writing group in town, Metuchen Writers. By virture of the fact that they meet at the public library, the group is open to the public. The writers meet the first and third Monday evenings, or thereabouts, after e-mails are circulated to see if more than a few can make it. For information, or to be added to the mailing list, please e-mail jwshaver@optonline.net.

Dale Leffler, an active member of that group, and a contributor to the 2006 edition of Metuchen Musings, wrote: "We are seeking to gather more people (beyond Metuchen) who want a meeting where their work is given supportive feedback, compassionate encouragement and communal respect for the creative process by fellow adult writers." He added that members and friends who would like to share their ideas on how to improve attendance or contribute to this ongoing effort may contact him through e-mail at dleffler@optonline.net.

Dale also provided links to several upcoming writing workshops:

www.eomega.org
Rhinebeck, NY
July 2 - July 7
Writing From the Heart
Nancy Slonim Aronie

www.kripalu.org/
West Stockbridge, MA
June 30 - July 2
Writing as a Spiritual Practice
Dana Faulds

www.whyitsgreat.com
July 16 - 21
Conway, NH
The Why It's Great Writing Workshop & Retreat

www.authenticwriting.com
Woodstock , NY
July 17 - 21
Eighth Annual Woodstock Writing Week

www.eomega.org
July 28 - July 30
Discovering the Poem
Mary Karr and Ted Kooser

Aug. 4 - 6
So You Want to Write
Marge Piercy and Ira Wood

www.kripalu.org
Aug. 6 - Aug. 11
Sharing you Life's Story
Ann Randolph (creator of " Squeezebox")

www.Authenticwriting.com
Aug. 25 - 27
End-of-Summer Writing Weekend

www.eomega.org
Sept. 15 - Sept. 17
A Workshop on the Artist's Way
Julia Cameron

Oct. 8 - 13
Gotham Writers' Workshop
Thomas O'Mailey

www.concordpoetry.org
Oct. 20 - 25
Seven Mountain Writers Conference
Colrain Poetry Workshops
Concord, MA

www.wintergetaway.com
Jan. 14 - 17, 2007
The Winter Poetry & Prose Getaway
Cape May, NJ

Dale adds:
"For me, Every human relationship is:
an experience in expression,
an exercise in compassion,
an exploration of Self." words by: Dale
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