WHERE: Waconia Library, possibly the Activity Room depending on availability (if not, we’ll meet in our usual spot in the Magazine Corner).
WHAT TIME: 10:30am
WWG MEETING CONTACT: Jen
WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA: We will spend about 10-15 minutes talking about upcoming events and writerly opportunities. The rest of the meeting, we will give members the space to share anything they’ve been working on (open reading + critique if requested).
PROMPT: Write a love letter to Minnesota
FEBRUARY WRITERLY EVENTS:
* WWG Write-Ins. Three Mondays in February (2/9, 2/16, 2/23), 6-8pm, Waconia Library. Come when you can, stay as long as you want! Bring your current or pending writing project, and put some words to the page in the company of fellow writers!
*February WWG Coffee Shop Crawl. Sunday 2/22, 9-11:30am, Ruby’s Roost (7924 Victoria Dr #101) in Victoria.
We will meet on the fourth Saturday (January 24), at our regular time (10:30am) in our regular place (the magazine area of Waconia Library). PROMPT: Write a love letter to Minnesota
WWG WRITE-INS (MONDAYS IN FEBRUARY)
After a January hiatus, we are extending the write-in schedule from 2025 into February. These write-ins are all listed on our WWG Events calendar.
WWG COFFEE SHOP CRAWL (JANUARY)
Sunday, January 25, 9-11:30am
Elephant Joe’s Coffee, 141 Lewis Ave S, Watertown, MN 55388
The Saturday meeting for January 2026 (today, 1/3) is cancelled.
Jen will be rescheduling for a different Saturday in January, date TBD
Good morning, fellow writers.
The new year is here; big goals, bigger dreams, and so much potential. The “what could be”s are the most exciting ideas, and I have multitudes of those. Looking into 2026, there are a lot of What Could Be’s for WWG as well.
However, I regret to share that I have to start the new year by stepping back slightly. The end of 2025 brought two significant losses in my family; my grandmothers Betty and Jeanne passed away within a month of each other, and we lost Jeanne just yesterday. Understandably, I need to take this time to be with my family. I know that some of WWG’s members knew one or both of them and I am sorry for your loss, too. They were beautiful, funny, strong, and loving ladies, and their absences are keenly felt. It is a little comforting to think of a couple of reunions that might have happened: Betty sitting out on a warm and sunny patio with her beloved husband Joe; and Jeanne dancing once again with the love of her life, Mel.
All this to say, I thank you for your understanding and am sorry for the late notice about cancelling our meeting this morning. I will attempt to figure out another Saturday for us to meet, if possible. Please check out the January WWG Events Calendar for additional opportunities to connect this month – we have a few Monday night write-ins and a Coffee Shop Adventure planned. I will be adding a few additional community events as well.
Thanks again for your understanding. Hold your loved ones close and tight.
Due to the holidays and some additional personal commitments for our members, WWG will not host a Winter Write-In at Waconia Library on Monday 12/22 or Monday 12/29.
The Winter Write-Ins on Monday nights will resume in January 2026 (see below):
WHEN: Mondays: January 5, 12, and 26. Start time is 6:00pm
WHERE:Waconia Library, in the Activity Room, or the fireplace area of the room is booked.
These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!
These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!
These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!
WHERE: Waconia Library, possibly the Activity Room depending on availability (if not, we’ll meet in our usual spot in the Magazine Corner).
WHAT TIME: 10:30am
WWG MEETING CONTACT: Jen
WHAT’S ON THE AGENDA: We will spend about 10-15 minutes talking about upcoming events and writerly opportunities. The rest of the meeting, we will give members the space to share anything they’ve been working on (open reading + critique if requested).
DECEMBER WRITERLY EVENTS:
* WWG Write-Ins. Four Mondays in December (12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22), 6-8pm, Waconia Library. Come when you can, stay as long as you want! Bring your current or pending writing project, and put some words to the page in the company of fellow writers!
*ACCC Presents: A Joyful Noise (Music and Words). Friday, 12/5, 7pm, Chaska Community Center Theater (1661 Park Ridge Drive, Chaska, MN 55318). From ACCC: “Join us for Joyful Noise, a special evening celebrating the writers and musicians of Carver County. Enjoy live music and storytelling inspired by the season’s spirit and creativity. Prompt words: Best or Worst Winter • Shine • True Charity • Naughty or Nice • Holiday Magic or Humbug • Wishes • New Beginnings • Trees. If you’d like to participate, please send your submission to Steve Kelzer or Doug Munson by December 1.“
*ACCC Member Show Reception & Ekphrastic Reading. Thursday, 12/11, 6:30pm, Chaska Community Center Gallery. From ACCC: “The Members’ Show exhibit is now open at the [CCC] Gallery. Writers are invited to share readings inspired by the artwork during the reception. If you’re interested in participating, please contact Liya Oertel.“
These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!
These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!
These write-ins are sponsored by Waconia Writers Group and Carver County Library. Please check WWG’s Events Calendar for future write-ins and other upcoming events this season!
RESCHEDULED WWG JANUARY MEETING
Waconia Writers Group 