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Herland Voice September 2010

Herland’s Fall Retreat

Lake Eufaula State Park
October 22 – 24, 2010

Are you ready for a weekend full of relaxation, good friends, good music, good food, and tons–o–fun? Well you’re in luck! Mark your calendar and make plans now to attend The Herland Fall Retreat at Lake Eufaula State Park (formerly Fountainhead) on October 22 – 24, 2010.

Our Saturday evening concert will be headlined by Austin’s Divas of Dysfunction – THE THERAPY SISTERS!

The wacky and wonderful world and music of the Therapy Sisters includes Maurine McLean on bass, Lisa Rogers on guitar and ukulele, and SJ on drums, with everyone blending their vocals, harmonies, and stories. This amazing trio has a mission: To have lots of fun and make people laugh as they think about life. Their musicianship and talent for songwriting is evident and full–flavored with the humor, insight, and relevance they pour into each and every song. The Therapy Sisters have 10 cd’s now, and will be debuting their newest one for us! If you have never heard The Therapy Sisters live, you’re in for a deep session!

On Saturday, we’ll be carving pumpkins, so bring a pumpkin to carve and tools if you’re interested. Last year’s entries were simply amazing! Workshops are being planned as we go to press, but if you are interested in leading a workshop, discussion or seminar, please let us know ASAP by e–mailing SAHatwork@aol.com or calling (405) 550–2312. Remember – there are very few rules at a Herland Retreat – so be creative! With such a great group of women – the possibilities are endless.

If you have never been to a Herland Retreat, you owe it to yourself to give it a try! Whether you come solo or with friends, are a certified camper or city grrrl, or come from near or far, it’s a perfect, affordable opportunity to meet new friends, catch up with old friends, play board games and sports, explore nature, create or learn something new at a workshop, strut your stuff at the open mic, express your culinary skills at the Saturday evening Potluck, sing and tell stories around the campfire or simply relax in an incredibly supportive environment.

Your registration fee includes lodging in a cabin, a light dinner on Friday, scrumptious breakfast/brunch on Saturday and Sunday mornings, Saturday evening Potluck Dinner (bring or plan on making a dish to wow your fellow campers), all workshops and group camp activities, and the Saturday night concert.

A few reminders: Start thinking about what you want to bring for the Saturday evening Potluck, polish up your talent to share at the open mic, gather an item or two to donate to the Silent Auction or Raffle, bring a pumpkin to carve if you’d like, and get ready to have a great weekend!

One of last year’s contest pumpkins

If you have any special needs or requests, please be sure to include them on your registration form, or call one of the numbers listed below, and we’ll make every attempt at accommodating you.

Fall 2010 Retreat Registration

This time, registration will be a little different: This will be the only article and registration you’ll receive before the retreat. So…do yourself a favor and register now, while you’re thinking about it! To register, just mail back the registration form with your check.

After we receive your information, a few weeks before the retreat, we will either email or mail you a packet which has the retreat schedule, a list of items you may want to bring, more details about the weekend, and a map to Lake Eufaula State Park. Please let us know on your registration form which way you prefer to receive the information. Even if you wait to register at the camp, please let us know you’re coming so we can plan for food.

If you have questions, you may leave a message at (405) 550–2312 or (405) 521–9696 and someone will call you back.

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Send in Your Poetry

If you are a creative writer or poet, we are looking for you. Our April 2011 issue of the Voice will be devoted to poetry and creative writing and we are soliciting submissions now. Please include in your submission your name and how you would like to be recognized as the author. Deadline for submission is Jan. 15, 2011 for the April 2011 Special Poetry Issue of the Voice.

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We Need Your Support

Dear Friends,

Herland has been serving the women’s community since 1983, providing resources to strengthen, enrich, and support women, and to promote a world free of prejudice, oppression, and exploitation.

Herland is a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization operated entirely by volunteers. We publish a monthly newsletter, operate a bookstore and lending library, and host a variety of social and educational activities and services.

Herland’s annual operating expenses are small, but the service we provide to the community is important. Women frequently tell us how important it is to them that Herland exists. We agree it is important for Herland to continue and hope you do, too.

Herland’s income is derived from newsletter sponsorships/subscriptions, retreat registrations, fundraisers, and, most importantly, individual donations. We need your help in order to keep the doors open and provide services. Please consider making a tax–deductible donation to Herland. Your gift is very much needed and will be greatly appreciated.

Please use the form below to send in a donation and also let us know whether you would like to continue to receive a hardcopy or go green with an email version of the Voice.

Thank you!!

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Dates to Remember

September

Saturday, September 11 at 5:30 pm – Herland Supper Club at Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse, N. side of I–240 just West of Penn

Sunday, September 19 – AIDS Walk at Sonic Plaza in Bricktown
Step–off is at 2 pm. See www.aidswalkokc.org for more details.

Saturday, September 25 at 4 pm – Pet Celebration at Epworth
Free event. Contests and prizes. See www.epworth–okc.org.

October

Thursday, October 7 – CAF 411 Series: Help! I’m in Love with a Substance Abuser
cimarronalliance.org

Saturday, October 9 at 5:30 pm – Herland Supper Club at Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler
Johnnie’s Charcoal Broiler, 2652 W. Britton
Also, Race for the Cure that morning at Bricktown Ballpark

October 12 – National Coming Out Day

Saturday, October 16 – A Celebration of Oklahoma’s LGBT History at OK History Center
cimarronalliance.org

November

Thursday, November 4 at 6 pm – CAF 411 Series: Honey, Where are the Kids?
cimarronalliance.org

Friday, November 5 – Stop Hate in the Hallways
cimarronalliance.org

Saturday, November 13 at 5:30 pm – Herland Supper Club at Sophabella’s
Sophabella’s, 7628 N. May

Sunday, November 14, 11 am to 4 pm – Peace Fest at Civic Center

December

Thursday, December 2 at 6 pm – CAF 411 Series: Bah, Humbug! Depression and the Holidays
cimarronalliance.org

Saturday, December 11 – Potluck and Dirty Santa Party at Herland

Saturday, January 1 – New Year’s Day Potluck at Herland

January 15, 2011 – Deadline for Submission of Poetry for April Special Issue of Herland Voice

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