Victoria & Islands Branch Meetings
Monthly Meetings
The Victoria & Islands Branch holds a regular meeting on the second Thursday each month (September through May) 7:00–9:00 p.m. See our Upcoming Meetings Schedule.
Open to All Writers
All writers are invited to attend our monthly meetings. Meetings are free to CAA Members; $5 for non-members; $2 for students (with student ID).
Meeting Location
Meetings are hosted by Sheila Martindale (near the Beacon Drive-in on Douglas Street — please contact us for the exact address) unless otherwise noted.
Upcoming Meetings Schedule
Meetings and Topics: Sorted by Date
- Upcoming meetings are sorted chronologically by date.
- Past events are archived after the upcoming meetings.
- Please check back for updates!
June 24–27, 2010 — Canwrite! Conference
The 89th Canwrite! Conference in Victoria (hosted by Vancouver Branch).
June 24–27, 2010
Harbour Towers Hotel
Victoria, BC
Learn more about the Canwrite! 2010 Conference or register now.
June–August — Summer Hiatus
The Victorias & Islands Branch does not meeting during the summer.
Look for our meetings to resume in September, 2010. The dates are indicated below but most event details are not yet finalized. Information will be updated as it becomes available.
Tuesday, September 9, 2010—TBA
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Tuesday, October 14, 2010—Blue Pencil
Blue Pencil Meeting
Bring out your best current writing. We'll work with each other's writing, noting what is working and making positive suggestions for improvements.
The Blue Pencil process can give you an idea about the benefits of belonging to a Writers' Circle.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Thursday, November 11, 2010—TBA
Note: This meeting date may move because of the holiday.
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
As information becomes available for the new year, the agenda and bios for meetings held in prior years are moved to the Past Meetings and Workshops page.
Thursday, December 10, 2010 — Social
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: TBA.
- Cost: There is no fee for this social, but please let us know you're coming as space is limited.
Join us for coffee and dessert and to share each other's work.
Readings
This is an opportunity to read. Come hear what people have been writing and perhaps share a bit of your own work. Each speaker will be given 5–10 minutes (depending upon the numbers) to read their poems, magazine articles, or excerpts from their books. CAA members will be given priority.
To reserve your reading spot please contact Russ at 250-592-6619 or .
While there is no fee for this social, please let us know you're coming as space is limited.
Thursday, January 13, 2011—TBA
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Thursday, February 10, 2011—TBA
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Thursday, March 10, 2011—TBA
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Thursday, April 14, 2011—TBA
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Thursday, May 12, 2011—TBA
Details for this event are not yet available.
- Time: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
- Place: Hosted by Sheila Martindale.
- Cost: CAA Members free; Non-members $5; Students (with student ID) $2
- Contact: Please contact us if you would like more information.
Past Meetings
Archived events are sorted by date order (oldest at the top).
Earlier Meetings Archived
Meetings held before the archived events above have been moved to the Previous Year's Meetings page.
www.CanAuthors.org/island/meetings.html
Updated: May 17, 2010
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