Purpose of Meeting
Celebrating the spoken word!
The Peoria Poetry Club was founded on January 28th, 1941, and the first meeting was held at the Pere Marquette Hotel. PPC offers glimpses of creative writing through poetry, participating in poetry workshops, and other creative programs presented by poets and others. Attendees are invited to bring a favorite poem to share, or just come to listen and enjoy readings and recitations by others.
Meeting schedule:
* 11:30 - 12:00 - Meet and greet time - Catch up with friends new and old!
* 12:00 - Poetry Club Role Call - Anyone is welcome to share a poem!
* 1:00 - Monthly Presentation (TBA)
The Peoria Poetry Club is free to attend and all are welcome!
June Program: Reflections on the Illinois by Lois J. Funk
Lois J. Funk is a poet and author born and raised mainly in the Midwest. An avid traveler, she has incorporated details from her childhood, travel experiences, and life in general into her writings. She has published and contributed to several books of poetry, written memoirs of her life and travels, and published a guide for other aspiring authors on completing one's own memoirs.