With Pen In Hand Starts Winter Session

With Pen In Hand Starts Winter Session — The With Pen in Hand Family Writing Program winter session starts Jan. 7 and  ends June 2.  This non-profit program, sponsored by Media Fellowship House  meets 10 a.m. to noon Saturdays  at the Fellowship House 302 S. Jackson St. Media,  Pa. 19063.

It is designed for families with children from ages 5 to 18.  Parents and/or mentors are encouraged to come and participate in activities that help to improve skills and allow one to enjoy writing.  Help for the SAT and PSSEA tests is offered.  Attendance is not compulsory. Late registrations are accepted.

And the program is free although donations are happily accepted.

This inter-generational, multi-racial  program began 11 years ago and has served over 400 families. Participants are encouraged to publish their writings in the anthology which is distributed at the end of each year.  Several have published books of their work and many have gone on to further study in writing.

Program sponsors have included the Rose Tree Media and Wallingford-Swarthmore school districts, the Delaware County Chamber of Commerce and West Chester University. Funding came from The Ethel Sergeant Clark-Smith Foundation, PECO, The Connelly Foundation, the Douty Foundation and individuals.

This program is directed by Cecelia Evans, a retired educator from the School District of Philadelphia and founder of With Pen in Hand. She is also a fellow of the Pennsylvania Writing and Literature Project West Chester University West Chester, PA.  Instructors  include  Janice Ewing,  Carolynne Glover, Jodine Mayberry, Darrell Blair and Joyce Ellis who also serves as computer specialist.
For information or to register call 484-483-7986 or 610-565-0434; or send an e-mail to cevans9118@comcast.net.

 

With Pen In Hand Starts Winter Session

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