Stroll of Poets Society

Hello all Stroll members,

You are cordially invited to attend our 2026 Annual General Meeting, Annual Anthology Launch, and Open Mic.

Membership renewals and donations will also be accepted that day – and, as a special offer for this year, you will receive a *bonus* anthology (from a random previous year) if you renew your membership at the AGM!

Details:
March 15, 2026
1:30 p.m. (Check-In)
2:00 p.m. (Business)

Community Room #2 (Basement)
Stanley A. Milner Library (Downtown) – Edmonton Public Library
7 Sir Winston Churchill Square NW

A few important items:

The AGM document package is available here for review before the meeting:
STROLL AGM PACKAGE 2026

We are looking for some volunteers to help with a few small tasks related to the AGM. If you are able to assist with anything like set-up, clean-up, snacks, or rides, please sign-up here or email kayleigh.c@strollofpoets.com.

If you need a ride to the AGM or if you are able to provide one to a fellow Stroll member, please email haven@strollofpoets.com with your address and preferred contact information to share – we will do our best to help connect drivers and passengers.

Sunday, 15 February 2026! 
2:00 PM MT
Audreys Books
The address for Audreys Books
10702 Jasper Avenue
Edmonton

Featured Readers:
Peter Midgely
Max Vandersteen
Lavinia Leon
Izzy Weigel-Mohamed

Mic Host:
Audrey Brooks

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Join us on on February 2nd, 2026!

Featured Readers:
Trevor Hughes
Rose Marie Sackela
Wendy Joy
Seaneen O’Rourke

Mic Host:
Alice Major

Door Hosts:
Anne Gerrd Marshall
Trudy Grienauer

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.

Join us on on January 19th for the next Haven reading!

Featured Readers:
Trudy Grienauer
Katharine Weinman
Marco Melfi
Hugh McAlary

Mic Host:
Vivian Zenari

Door Hosts:
Anne Gerrd Marshall
Elaine Elrod

There will be an open mic alongside our featured readers, and membership can be purchased or renewed at the door.

How to Participate:
•   Bring an original poem or a favorite piece to share (2-minute limit per reader).
•   All styles and experience levels are welcome.
•   Sign up at the door

What to Expect:
•   A welcoming, supportive atmosphere
•   Refreshments and light snacks included in $5.00 entry fee
•   Opportunities to connect with fellow poetry lovers

Whether you’re a seasoned performer or a first-time reader, we encourage you to join us for an evening of creative expression and community spirit.