Twenty-five years ago four women with an interest in writing united to form the Shuswap Writers’ Group.
On Friday, Sept. 20, three of those four women, along with past and present members and guests, gathered at the SAGA Public Art Gallery to celebrate this milestone.
Surrounded by colourful and creative art, nourished by delicious food and refreshments, and serenaded by piano music played by Marion Williams, those in attendance enjoyed mingling, chatting and viewing a display and book of newspaper clippings and photographs, as well as the group’s publications over the years.
Mid-celebration, attendees listened to one of the founding members, Dorothy Rolin, relate the 25-year history of Shuswap Writers’ Group and its coffee houses.
Current president Shirley DeKelver gave certificates to each founding member and invited anyone present to speak at an open mic about past or present writing experiences.
The other founding members include Ramona Rizzi, Christine Peel and Judy Reimche. The oldest former member present was 94-year-old Ethel Keating who attended the celebration with her daughter Elizsha Keating, both of whom served as presidents of the group.