Mad Hatter's Tea Party & Book Drive

In lieu of our regularly scheduled meeting, Sisters of the Desert Sun will be attending the Mad Hatter's Tea Party & Book Drive sponsored by Tanner Community Development Corporation.  A wonderful way to promote literacy, this family event will include games, storytelling, and arts & crafts. 

SDS members will don their favorite hats and read some all time favorites from What So Funny Ketu? to Anansi and the Sun God.  Hope to see you there.  For information about Sisters of the Desert Sun e-mail us at sistersofthedesertsun@gmail.com.

SDS Selects "The Book for Dangerous Women" for May

Sisters of the Desert Sun will be reading The Book for Dangerous Women for May as we celebrate mothers and their sagacious counsel.  Good advice is always welcome as we navigate the day-to-day challenges every woman will face.  SDS members will not only discuss what looks like a fun read, but will share their personal stories and words of wisdom born out of those experiences.  For more information on this and other meetings, contact us at sistersofthedesertsun@gmail.com.

FROM THE PUBLISHER:

The Book for Dangerous Women is a sly, elegant encyclopedia of practical wisdom by three women who know a bit about life and bring their myriad experiences to bear on topics such as marriage, infidelity, motherhood, sex, fashion, friendship, work, and self-discovery.  More than 500 entries of sage advice show us how to get through life with a little grace and a lot of fun. From those conversations and counseling sessions with your mother, sisters, daughters, and friends to those moments in modern life that only women can understand, The Book for Dangerous Women is the grown-up and contemporary reference book every woman needs.

April is National Poetry Month

Sisters of the Desert Sun will celebrate National Poetry Month with what has become our annual 'Slam'.  Members will share work from their favorite poets, inspirational pieces, and display their unending talent by reciting original work.  We will also be discussing the Poetry Foundation's publication Poetry 100 Years, an anthology of poetry featuring artists past and present.  Keep abreast of what's happening in the world of poetry by visiting their website at http://www.poetryfoundation.org/poetrymagazine/ and register for e-mail newsletters or  subscribe to their publication.

This month Sisters of the Desert Sun also hopes to show support to the local poetry community by attending readings and events around the valley.  Check out the Black Poet Ventures website to find out about their upcoming performances and other events featuring some of the most talented artists I have ever seen:  http://www.blackpoetventures.com/