Herland Sister Resources

Update: the April 24 book-art class is being postponed, new date to be determined later; so our next meeting is May 1.

Herland will be offering a series of 6 book art classes from noon to 3 pm on the following Sundays: April 17 & 24; May 1 & 22; June 12 & 19.

The classes will be taught by esteemed local artist, Connie Seabourn, who says, “I believe that the interest in book art has been growing for some time. There was a thesis on book art that presented some statistics about how female artists dominate this field (and speculation as to why). There are many ways that this particular art form would especially promote emotional health and social bonding. I love books and visual art, and this combines both.”

Pre-registration is required. Tuition (which benefits Herland) is $20.00 per class or $100.00 for all 6 classes if paid in advance-which gets you one class free. The classes are limited to 10 students, so register early. Supplies will cost about $20.00-or as much more as you care to spend. Once registered, you will receive information about purchasing supplies.

To register, call (405) 521-9696 and give your name and a number where you can be reached or email Herland at: herlandsisters@cox.net.
Tuition can be mailed to Herland Sister Resources, 2312 NW 39th, OKC, OK 73112, or brought by Herland on Saturdays between 1 and 5 pm.

Plan now to attend the annual Herland Spring Retreat, May 13 - 15 at Roman Nose State Park. Pre-registration is due by May 6th - see registration info below.

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[Webkeeper’s note: The poems are being formatted for the web and will be available by April 3 at the latest. In the meantime, you can read the PDF version of the poetry issue. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this delay.]

April is nationally designated as Poetry Month, and Herland has several poetry events planned.

First, this April issue of the Herland Voice is devoted primarily to poetry from our very own community.

Secondly, Herland is hosting “Moved by Words”, a workshop in creating and appreciating poetry: Saturday April 9, 2005, 1 - 4 pm at Herland. This workshop uses movement, meditation and poetry to connect with self and others. Participants will write their own poetry, contribute to group poems, and share their poetry at the evening’s HERLAND poetry gathering. Our workshop facilitator is Carol Davis Koss, a well-known and respected Oklahoma poet.

This FREE Workshop is limited to 15 participants, so please call Herland at 405/521-9696 to reserve your place, or email herlandsisters@cox.net with “Poetry Workshop” on the subject line.

Finally, there will be a Poetry Gathering at Herland at 7:30 pm Saturday evening, April 9, 2005. Participants from the workshop will be encouraged to share their poetry and all other members of the community, especially those who have contributed to the Voice, are welcome to participate also. This will follow our monthly Supper Club, which will meet and dine at Pei Wei Asian Diner.

All games start at 7:00 pm

April 16th - OKC Lightning @ KC Krunch
April 23rd - BYE
April 30th - Austin Outlaws @ OKC Lightning
May 14th - OKC Lightning @ Denton Stampede
May 21 - Dallas Rage @ OKC Lightning
May 28th - OKC Lightning @ Austin Outlaws
June 4th - Denton Stampede @ OKC Lightning
June 11th - OKC Lightning @ Dallas Rage
June 18th - Denton Stampede @ OKC Lightning

The OKC Lightning will play their home games at Taft Stadium, located at NW 27th and May Ave With kickoff time for all games being 7:00 PM.

Support women’s sports!!!

(and wannabe golfers)

Herland is organizing a golf outing for all interested women who would like to get together with others for 18 holes. If you are interested in playing golf with a group some Saturday or Sunday in June, please email Judy at jawber(-at-)lycos(-dot-)com or call 721-6578 by May 15th, 2005. She will coordinate the time and place if enough participants respond. She will communicate directly with responders after April 30th to coordinate the best time and place. Beginners Welcome!!