IFWA Write-Off, a Calgary writers retreat.

Can’t seem to put a chunk of time together to write in?

Here’s an opportunity to write off a weekend!

The write-off will be held on April 18-21.

At the Richmond Meadows Recreation Hall: 4940, 39 Ave. S.W.

Join fellow IFWITS as we sit at tables and, to the sound of pencils and keyboards, write for the entire weekend in an atmosphere free of distractions. Banquet tables and chairs are provided. Please bring an extension cord if you are writing electrically. The lighting is sometimes inadequate so you may want to bring a lamp. Bus service is quite good with several routes coming directly from downtown. A small “coffee break” area will be set up for conversation.

NOTE:There is no parking in the complex. Please Park behind COOP

Schedule is as follows: (very much subject to change except for opening times)

Friday 8:00 am hall opens and is available for set-up and to start writing till whatever time you’d like to quit that evening.

Saturday 8:00 am the hall opens.

5:00 pm break for pizza.

6:00 – 8:00 pm some writerly discussion

8:00 pm hall is available for as long as you’d like to stay and write that evening.

Sunday 8:00 am the hall opens.

The hall is available for as long as you’d like to stay and write that evening.

Monday 8:00 am the hall opens.

5:00 pm pack up, clean up, and be amazed at how much you’ve accomplished.

NOTE:There is no parking in the complex. Please Park behind COOP

You will be responsible for your own food and drink except for Sat. evening pizza. There is a COOP store a block away and several restaurants and fast food places only two blocks away.

The hall has fridge, stove, kettle, and coffee maker.