Facilitator Wanted for Writing Circle

The Stroll of Poets Society is looking for a facilitator to lead a virtual Writing Circle to help members get feedback and edit their poems.

The facilitator will set guidelines and ensure that all participants have an opportunity to have their work discussed in a constructive manner. We need someone who is familiar with setting up and hosting online meetings, is familiar with poetry tools and techniques to help other writers, and who can lead the group’s discussions in a respectful, positive spirit.

The Writing Circle will take place in May and June this year. (The schedule will be finalized in consultation with the facilitator.) The successful candidate will receive a fee of $500 for their work. If you are interested in this position, please send an email  to strollquestions@gmail.com for further details. Please include a brief summary of your background and qualifications related to this role. Deadline May 5.

FRESH VERSE 2021

Hello Strollers!

Do you know any young poets in the high school to 25-year age range who would like an opportunity to share their verse with other young poets in a fun and supportive atmosphere?

The Edmonton Stroll of Poets is sponsoring an event called Fresh Verse to be held online on Monday, April 26 at 7 pm (Doors open at 6:30 pm). The event will feature eight poets sharing five minutes of their verse with a two-minute open mic (open to all ages) to follow. If you are interested send us an email at strollquestions@gmail.com

Up Next at the Haven – April 12

Join us for our last regular Haven of the season! 

Monday, April 12th, 7:00 pm, “Doors” 6:30 pm

Featured Readers: Stef Guilly, Lorraine McFaddin, Daniel Piller & Ruth Anderson Donovan

Mic Host: Alice Major

Open Mic:  Sign-up (2-min. poem) New and first-time readers are always welcome and given priority during the Open Mic.

Zoom invite
If you know anyone who would like to join our online reading nights and is not a Stroll member please direct them to strollquestions@gmail.com.

Please note all requests for Zoom links to “Haven at Home” evenings need to be done before 5pm.