The falling leaves drift by the window, the autumn leaves of red and gold…” — Johnny Mercer, “Autumn Leaves”
Our Mission: Greenwich Pen Women, a branch of the National League of American Pen Women is a non-profit organization of women artists, writers, and musicians. We offer mutual support and exchange of ideas to encourage and inspire excellence in original creative work.
Happy November!
Music has a wonderful way of capturing what words or paint alone sometimes cannot. As autumn settles around us, I find myself returning to that familiar melody and reflecting on the rhythm of our own creative lives. November naturally invites us into a season of deeper reflection, song, and profound thankfulness.
When we pause to pay attention—to notice the soft light peeking through the trees on a late afternoon, the spark of a well-crafted sentence, or a gentle chord progression bringing a melody to life—gratitude naturally follows. At least, it does for me. For creators like us, thankfulness isn’t just a holiday sentiment; it is the very soil from which our best work grows, transforming ordinary moments into inspiration and turning our efforts into shared joy.
We certainly experienced that shared joy at our Fall Luncheon at the start of October! It was so wonderful to gather, catch up on everyone’s summer creative projects, and feel the warmth that fills the space whenever our members come together. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special.
That spirit of artistic inspiration continued when a few of us spent a rich day in Nyack! We had the pleasure of attending an engaging artist talk with Ben Schonzeit at Perry Lawson Fine Art, and we topped off the day with a delightful visit to the art studio of our very own member, Arabela Gandy. Being surrounded by such vibrant artwork and celebrating one of our own in her creative space was a true highlight of the season.
These wonderful gatherings remind us that the heart of our branch is its people—and that includes the dedicated leaders who work behind the scenes to keep our creative community thriving.
With this in mind, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Doris Mady for her extraordinary six and half years of service as our Branch Treasurer. Managing our finances with such care, diligence, and devotion for six and half years is a massive gift to us all, and we owe her a tremendous debt of thanks! As Doris steps down from this role, please join me in extending a warm welcome to our new Treasurer, Debbie Silberburg, as she takes the baton. We are so grateful for your willingness to serve!
I also want to share a heartfelt thank you with Cathy Horn who stepped down from her role of Corresponding Secretary. Cathy has done a wonderful job keeping our communications flowing and connecting with our members. We are now looking for a member to step into the role. If you would be interested in serving our branch in this meaningful way—or if you’d like to learn a little more about what it entails—please reach out to me directly!
Looking ahead, the holiday season is fast approaching! Be sure to mark your calendars now for our festive Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, December 8th at House Up On The Hill, the beautiful art-inspired HMTX venue in Norwalk. It promises to be a magical afternoon of celebration, warmth, and creative sisterhood as we toast to all we’ve accomplished in 2026. Full details and invitation updates will be coming soon and on our website!
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, let’s continue to guard and cultivate the grace, encouragement, and generosity of spirit that make Greenwich Pen Women such a welcoming home for all of our creative endeavors.
Wishing you all a peaceful, inspired, and deeply thankful November!
Onward and upward,
While it’s always lovely to meet a new Pen Woman, you don’t have to be a new member to be in the Spotlight. If you attend our events and people are hard-pressed to recognize you, perhaps it’s time to appear in the Spotlight! As we all grow and it could be fun to hear what new paths you are pursuing.
We certainly experienced that shared joy at our Fall Luncheon at the start of October! It was so wonderful to gather, catch up on everyone’s summer creative projects, and feel the warmth that fills the space whenever our members come together. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and made the afternoon so special.
That spirit of artistic inspiration continued when a few of us spent a rich day in Nyack! We had the pleasure of attending an engaging artist talk with Ben Schonzeit at Perry Lawson Fine Art, and we topped off the day with a delightful visit to the art studio of our very own member, Arabela Gandy. Being surrounded by such vibrant artwork and celebrating one of our own in her creative space was a true highlight of the season.
These wonderful gatherings remind us that the heart of our branch is its people—and that includes the dedicated leaders who work behind the scenes to keep our creative community thriving.
With this in mind, I want to express my deepest gratitude to Doris Mady for her extraordinary six and half years of service as our Branch Treasurer. Managing our finances with such care, diligence, and devotion for six and half years is a massive gift to us all, and we owe her a tremendous debt of thanks! As Doris steps down from this role, please join me in extending a warm welcome to our new Treasurer, Debbie Silberburg, as she takes the baton. We are so grateful for your willingness to serve!
I also want to share a heartfelt thank you with Cathy Horn who stepped down from her role of Corresponding Secretary. Cathy has done a wonderful job keeping our communications flowing and connecting with our members. We are now looking for a member to step into the role. If you would be interested in serving our branch in this meaningful way—or if you’d like to learn a little more about what it entails—please reach out to me directly!
Looking ahead, the holiday season is fast approaching! Be sure to mark your calendars now for our festive Holiday Luncheon on Tuesday, December 8th at House Up On The Hill, the beautiful art-inspired HMTX venue in Norwalk. It promises to be a magical afternoon of celebration, warmth, and creative sisterhood as we toast to all we’ve accomplished in 2026. Full details and invitation updates will be coming soon and on our website!
As we enter this season of Thanksgiving, let’s continue to guard and cultivate the grace, encouragement, and generosity of spirit that make Greenwich Pen Women such a welcoming home for all of our creative endeavors.
Wishing you all a peaceful, inspired, and deeply thankful November!
Onward and upward,
Adrienne Reedy President, Greenwich Pen Women
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Meet Letters Member, Lucina Watson in the month’s Spotlight!
While it’s always lovely to meet a new Pen Woman, you don’t have to be a new member to be in the Spotlight. If you attend our events and people are hard-pressed to recognize you, perhaps it’s time to appear in the Spotlight! As we all grow and it could be fun to hear what new paths you are pursuing.
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