Fall* Is Upon Us!
The Garden of Neuro continues to grow - we’re celebrating our 4th year! As with all gardens, it’s time to re-evaluate the plots and patches, turn the earth, check the seeds, and prepare for the spring.
It’s no different in our Garden. We are clearing weeds, checking on seeds, and preparing new spaces for exciting changes planned for 2025!
*Ah, fall. While the calendar says one thing, the temperatures outside say another (at least here in Arizona!). Personally, I’m doing my best to usher in cooler days and nights. I’ve put out all the snuggle blankets and have a new box of hot chocolate. I’m ready!
Show your support, for women’s empowerment this Giving Tuesday.
Giving Tuesday goes beyond being a day of generosity. It presents an opportunity to directly contribute to communities in need of assistance. During this day of giving back and supporting causes close, to our hearts globally unite to make a difference. Your contribution has the power to enhance the efforts of groups, like the Garden of Neuro. A community led by women with a mission centered on leadership development and empowerment.
What are the reasons to contribute to the Garden of Neuro?
The Neuro Garden is dedicated to empowering women’s leadership growth and mental well-being while also establishing environments for women to flourish and prosper in life and work endeavors. Your donations assist in funding programs that aid women in enhancing self-assurance, polishing skills, and instigating significant transformations in both their personal lives and communities. By backing this cause you are enabling women to seize control of their destinies through education, guidance, and inventive educational resources.
Leave a lasting impression
This Giving Tuesday is an opportunity to think about the impact your donation could make! Each donation helps the Garden of Neuro reach people and offer support to women in need while maintaining a thriving atmosphere, for personal growth. Let’s join forces to bring about change and empower women to lead lives and make a difference, in their communities!
Other ways to support the Garden
50/50 Raffle - Thank you to those who participated and congratulations to
who won! Our next drawing happens on October 15th - so there’s still time for you to buy your ticket for a chance to win half the pot!Our GoFundMe continues to grow too. Thank you to those who have donated! Go here to support this campaign.
The Garden Stage!
Consider supporting the Garden on Substack by becoming a paid subscriber. Paid subscribers can participate in our Garden Stage Story Writing Contest, where we’ll “Split the Pot*” with the winner.
Our First Theme: Winding Down. This could be how you winterize a summer home, or an experience of letting go of an elderly loved one. Have you closed a business, left a job or retired? What kinds of memories or plans did the end of one thing spark in your life?
Submission requirements - 500 - 1,000 words, Times New Roman, 12pt font, 1.15 line spacing, and left margin aligned. Please, no fancy formatting. No hate speech or overtly foul language. Must be a paid subscriber to this Substack.
Submit stories to: dropsandbuckets@gmail.com.
Subject line: The Garden Stage Story Contest
Deadline: November 15, 2024
We’ll announce the Winner in January and share their story on this Substack.
*Split the Pot - we’ll share subscriber dues, minus fees, 50/50 with the winner!
Events in the Garden
3rd Tuesdays - Open Mic With Barbara Leonhard. This is for poets who are ready to share their work to an audience. Bring your poem or prose or come to support others who step up to the mic! Register here first, then be sure to RSVP using the Zoom tools provided.
1st Wednesdays - Poetry Book Club Gathering. Join host Lisa Tomey-Zonneveld of Prolific Pulse Press as she hosts poets sharing their latest book. Register here and RSVP using Zoom tools for future events and reminders.
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