Writing Through Grief (Sep 28 Thrive 10:10)

This writing workshop is designed for adults experiencing grief. It will include group poetry readings, peer-led discussion, thought-provoking prompts, and the opportunity to share work. All poems selected for the group reading are related to grief and all opportunities to share are optional. No writing experience is necessary. 

The group will meet in-person Monday September 28, 2026 from 1:00-2:30pm at Thrive 10:10 (22 N. Market St. Girard, OH 44420). This workshop is free and open to the public but registration is required. No walk-ins, please. This meeting location is accessible only by stairs. Free street parking is available. To register, click here.

Session leader, Sydney Stalnecker, is a writer, teacher, and former journalist. She received her B.A. and M.A. degrees in English, as well as her Teaching of Writing Certificate, from Youngstown State University. She remains at the university as an adjunct first-year writing instructor. Her news articles are published in The Jambar, where she was Editor-in-Chief and Executive Producer in 2021 and 2022. Occasionally, you may find her reading her poems at local open mic nights.