Summer Celebration 2026
Our annual Summer Celebration gathering was held on August 15, 2026 in Woodbury, CT. Our program was presented by Ivy Raff, winner of the 2025 Experimental Poetry Contest, moderated by Ed Dzitko. Ivy presented some of her work and then did a Q and A session. Members were invited to bring their books to sell as well as to eat a luncheon catered by a local deli. A delightful open mic session completed the afternoon.
Spring Fling 2026
Our annual Spring Fling was held on May 16, 2026 in Avon, CT. Monica Ong, a visual poet, presented a program on her work and on visual poetry along with a discussion on techniques and inspiration. Members in attendance had an opportunity to browse our book table where they could purchase books published by other members as well as Ms. Ong. A delicious catered lunch followed by an open mic rounded out the celebration.
Fall Festival 2025
The CPS Fall Festival was held on November 22, 2025 at the Blackstone Library in Branford, CT. Members gathered to read poems, share fellowship, browse our book table, and pick up their copies of the Hometown book.
Summer Celebration 2025
We gathered in Woodbury, CT on August 2, 2025 to socialize, read our poems about our Hometown, browse our book sale, and pick up copies of the Connecticut River Review.
Spring Fling 2025
Our Spring Fling is an annual gathering of our members. It was held in Glastonbury, CT on May 3, 2025 and members had a chance to renew friendships and make new ones as well as listen to each other read their poems and purchase books.
