Warrior Writers Newsletter-From The Guys and Gals Who Know The Face Of War And Write About It

Spring Newsletter

 

Spring has sprung! Find out what it means to go #BeyondtheBBQ and what else is coming up this summer! View this email in your browser Spring has sprung! Almost halfway through 2016 (can you believe it?!) and we have already performed at a world-class performing arts center with a Grammy nominated artist, led sessions at national conferences, hosted workshops all across the country, and trained dozens of facilitators... but we're just getting started! So, get out your calendars *ahem, smart phones* and get ready to join us this Spring/Summer! We are going #BeyondTheBBQ Every year, you see Memorial Day picnics and BBQs, special Memorial Day sales and promotions, but how are we really remembering those who have sacrificed? This Memorial day we are thinking #BeyondTheBBQ to remember service members who have lost their lives and bring the collective memory back to Memorial Day. How will YOU go #BeyondTheBBQ?   Workshop facilitator Kevin Basl writes: “Memorial rituals and funerals create meaning for the living, not the dead. These rituals help us process tragedy and move on, while reminding us that the past is ever present. Memorial Day is no different. It should be a day not only for reflecting on and appreciating those lost during military service, it should also be a time for listening to and helping those veterans struggling with memories of friends lost and lives displaced. How can we learn from their experiences? How can we amplify their voices and strengthen our communities?” What's coming up next? PHILADELPHIA - June 11: Veterans Take The Mall Come celebrate freedom of expression and hear veterans share their poetry and music against the backdrop of one of Philly's most visited historical settings, Independence Mall.  BOSTON - June 20-26: Warrior Writers Retreat Join us at our 3rd annual retreat at the Old Oak Dojo in conjunction with the Writers' Workshop at The William Joiner Institute for the Study of War and Social Consequences! Registration for the Boston Warrior Writers Retreat is now open, deadline is June 10. Vets applying for travel scholarships must apply by May 27. Follow the event page for more info and the schedule as it develops. BAY AREA - July 8-10: Save the date for our Facilitator's Training!   See all upcoming events Recap of our Biggest Spring Events Several Veteran Warrior Writers performed at the Kimmel Center in Philadelphia for "Holding it Down: Veterans Dream Project"   We attended the Association for Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) Conference and our Founder/Director, Lovella Calica, was on a panel entitled "Writing to Heal in Hospitals, Prisons, and Other Inhospitable Places"! Dozens of new facilitators built their skills at our "Training for Trainers" event in Philadelphia.   See you soon! Copyright © 2016 Warrior Writers, All rights reserved. You are receiving this newsletter because you signed up to receive updates from Warrior Writers. Our mailing address is: Warrior Writers 1315 Walnut Street, Suite 320 Philadelphia, PA 19107 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list