06 February 2019

Record of meeting 6 February 2019

The writers

Pat, Helene, Fran, Pauline. Apologies Terry, Trevor, Garry


Invitation for Wednesday 13 February at Angels 5.15 pm

Cosmic asked to spread the word that weather permitting (and bring your own picnic chairs) there will be an event outside Angel's cafe, Huskisson around 5.15pm next Wednesday.

Cosmic is organising street theatre and blues music. Contact Cosmic 0432 080 233 if you want to perform on the night.


The words of the day

Chafer – to bargain

Amber – fossilized tree resin

Samarium – rare earth metallic element

Autodidact – people who are self learners

Mettlesome – full of vigour and stamina, spirited

Sanctum – private place of retreat, sacred or holy place

Largesse – liberal giving to or if an inferior, generosity

Alm houses – a house founded by charity, offering accommodation for poor people


Writing from words of the day

The writers grabbed the words of the day and wrote about - A hussy, Gratefully received, Near the forest and Money all gone.


Reading of homework

Three writers read out homework on the topics - The break in, I am a champion and Tom builds a toilet.


Country club Sanctuary Point Friday 15 February 2019

Fran and Pauline have nominated to attend between 11 am and 2 pm to promote our group. A few more people to nominate would be appreciated. We can discuss again on 13 February.


Exercise – parent and teenager

The writers examined their memories and wrote about - Can I borrow the car, Her first rock concert, I remember (a poem) and Higher standards.


Homework

The giraffe and or cultural misappropriation