BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//www.ericksoncenter.org//NONSGML kigkonsult.se iCalcreator 2.30.10 // CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH UID:30359ecf-1301-49d0-be6b-948cca45af67 X-WR-CALDESC:North of 45 is an all-inclusive\, 3 day retreat in Curtis\, Mi chigan with workshops \npresented by well-known authors\, poets and writin g instructors: \nRob Ritchie\, Amanda Zieba and writer/North of 45 directo r\, AnnMarie Rowland.\n\nThe North of 45 Retreat for Writers will celebrat e its 10th year May 2 – 5 in Curtis\, MI with its primary sponsors\, Chamb erlin’s Ole Forest Inn and the Erickson Center for the Arts\, hosting. Add itional support comes from local\, regional\, and individual sponsors.\nTh e all-inclusive retreat features workshops taught by notable authors to ch allenge and encourage writers of all genres and levels of experience. Part icipants have opportunities to read their work aloud and receive feedback from their peers that is both affirming and constructive. North of 45 Ret reat attendees enjoy stretches of time to relax\, write\, or simply enjoy the company of other writers. \nAny adult who has a passion for writing\, a desire to pursue the craft\, or who feels a need to get away from the d istractions of everyday living to explore and/or indulge their interest is welcome. “The retreat is for adults who write\, or are interested in wri ting\,” said AnnMarie Rowland\, who has directed the retreat since its inc eption in 2010. “Whether it’s poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction…whether yo u’re a well-published author or just beginning… North of 45 is a ‘safe’ pl ace for you to stretch yourself as a writer.” \nLeading workshops for the May 2019 event will be Rob Ritchie and Amanda Zieba. \nRob Ritchie is a th ree-time novelist\, prolific songwriter/poet\, freelance editor\, and insi ghtful teacher. His quiet demeanor and keen wit create an atmosphere of sa fety for writers of all levels. He’s back by popular demand to again encou rage writers of all genres. He resides in Wiarton\, Ontario. \nAmanda Zieb a\, a self-described Word Nerd\, retired from teaching school\, after 18 y ears in the classroom\, to devote herself to writing full-time. She has wr itten for very young readers\, middle grade readers\, young adults\, and a dults. She’s a regular blogger\, a chocolate lover\, and a writing coach. She believes everyone has a story to tell\, and has a lot of tools to help construct it. Her home is Tomah\, Wisconsin.\nAnnMarie Rowland is a colu mnist\, poet\, songwriter\, writing workshop leader\, and touring musician . In addition to the North of 45 Retreat for Writers\, she is the director of Johnathan Rand’s Author Quest\; a camp for young writers\, and Word Co mpass Retreat for Writers. Her work appears regularly in several regional magazines and newspapers. She lives in Coldwater\, Michigan.\n\nAn Authors ’ Read will take place at the Erickson Center on Friday\, May 3rd at 7:30 pm as part of the event\, when North of 45 Retreat staff writers will read from their own work. The public is encouraged to attend the free\, family -friendly event. \nFor more information about the North of 45 Retreat\, to register\, or to become a sponsor\, please contact Kelly Chamberlin\, 800 -292-0440. www.ericksoncenter.org www.chamberlinsinn.com\n\n X-WR-RELCALID:b4d49f3d3bd1fe3c06ef391c29d64f2c X-WR-TIMEZONE:America/New_York BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:STANDARD TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 RDATE:20191103T020000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T020000 TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 RDATE:20200308T020000 END:DAYLIGHT END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT UID:022a0361-369d-4ca0-812c-72fc99691d35 DTSTAMP:20260619T002336Z DESCRIPTION:North of 45 is an all-inclusive\, 3 day retreat in Curtis\, Mic higan with workshops \npresented by well-known authors\, poets and writing instructors: \nRob Ritchie\, Amanda Zieba and writer/North of 45 director \, AnnMarie Rowland.\n\nThe North of 45 Retreat for Writers will celebrate its 10th year May 2 – 5 in Curtis\, MI with its primary sponsors\, Chambe rlin’s Ole Forest Inn and the Erickson Center for the Arts\, hosting. Addi tional support comes from local\, regional\, and individual sponsors.\nThe all-inclusive retreat features workshops taught by notable authors to cha llenge and encourage writers of all genres and levels of experience. Parti cipants have opportunities to read their work aloud and receive feedback f rom their peers that is both affirming and constructive. North of 45 Retr eat attendees enjoy stretches of time to relax\, write\, or simply enjoy t he company of other writers. \nAny adult who has a passion for writing\, a desire to pursue the craft\, or who feels a need to get away from the di stractions of everyday living to explore and/or indulge their interest is welcome. “The retreat is for adults who write\, or are interested in writ ing\,” said AnnMarie Rowland\, who has directed the retreat since its ince ption in 2010. “Whether it’s poetry\, fiction\, or non-fiction…whether you ’re a well-published author or just beginning… North of 45 is a ‘safe’ pla ce for you to stretch yourself as a writer.” \nLeading workshops for the M ay 2019 event will be Rob Ritchie and Amanda Zieba. \nRob Ritchie is a thr ee-time novelist\, prolific songwriter/poet\, freelance editor\, and insig htful teacher. His quiet demeanor and keen wit create an atmosphere of saf ety for writers of all levels. He’s back by popular demand to again encour age writers of all genres. He resides in Wiarton\, Ontario. \nAmanda Zieba \, a self-described Word Nerd\, retired from teaching school\, after 18 ye ars in the classroom\, to devote herself to writing full-time. She has wri tten for very young readers\, middle grade readers\, young adults\, and ad ults. She’s a regular blogger\, a chocolate lover\, and a writing coach. S he believes everyone has a story to tell\, and has a lot of tools to help construct it. Her home is Tomah\, Wisconsin.\nAnnMarie Rowland is a colum nist\, poet\, songwriter\, writing workshop leader\, and touring musician. In addition to the North of 45 Retreat for Writers\, she is the director of Johnathan Rand’s Author Quest\; a camp for young writers\, and Word Com pass Retreat for Writers. Her work appears regularly in several regional m agazines and newspapers. She lives in Coldwater\, Michigan.\n\nAn Authors’ Read will take place at the Erickson Center on Friday\, May 3rd at 7:30 p m as part of the event\, when North of 45 Retreat staff writers will read from their own work. The public is encouraged to attend the free\, family- friendly event. \nFor more information about the North of 45 Retreat\, to register\, or to become a sponsor\, please contact Kelly Chamberlin\, 800- 292-0440. www.ericksoncenter.org www.chamberlinsinn.com\n\n DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T080000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190502T190000 LOCATION: SUMMARY:10th Annual North of 45 Writer's Retreat END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR