Macomber’s History Tour on Alondra
Saturday, 04/28/18 [1pm–5pm]
** SOLD OUT **
Alondra‘s port is the Tarpon Lodge docks
13771 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL 33922
http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details
$99 per person; reservations required
PineIslandSailing@gmail.com
(Six passengers maximum; 4 minimum)
Theme: “Tales From Around The World”
Enjoy author & historian Robert N. Macomber as he will will regale his Alondra shipmates with tales from his research journeys around the world. African manhood tests with cobras, Catacombs of the Dead in Peru, getting arrested in Chile and Singapore, the drum canoes of Samoa, and storms at sea are all part of the story as he describes his efforts to bring history to life for his readers.
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Macomber’s History Tour on Alondra
Sunday, 04/29/18 [1pm–5pm]
~ 2 seats opened up ~
Alondra‘s port is the Tarpon Lodge docks
13771 Waterfront Dr. Bokeelia, FL 33922
http://www.PineIslandSailing.com
Tel # 239-233-3003 for details
$99 per person; reservations required
PineIslandSailing@gmail.com
(Six passengers maximum; 4 minimum)
Theme: “Tales From Around The World”
Enjoy author & historian Robert N. Macomber as he will will regale his Alondra shipmates with tales from his research journeys around the world. African manhood tests with cobras, Catacombs of the Dead in Peru, getting arrested in Chile and Singapore, the drum canoes of Samoa, and storms at sea are all part of the story as he describes his efforts to bring history to life for his readers.
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Oxford Exchange – The Bookstore
Sunday, 05/20/18 @ 1pm
Topic: “Florida’s Crucial Role in the Spanish-American War”
Learn how this war changed the USA from a continental country
into a global power, with Tampa being a key staging area.
Marvel at the fascinating personalities who led the way
and the nearby places of interest you can visit today.
Ticket: $5 [can be used towards purchase of book!] – reservations required
https://oxfordexchange.ticketspice.com/historian-and-author-robert-macomber-0520
[open to the public / book signing to follow presentation]
420 West Kennedy Blvd. Tampa, FL 33606
Tel # 813-253-0222 to learn more
info@oxfordexchange.com
WRITERS WORKSHOP
Hosted by Shell Point Retirement Community’s
Academy of Lifelong Learning
Saturday, June 23, 2018
Join me for this Writers Workshop: “Successful Writing Projects” where you have a rare insider’s look at how to get your writing project organized, started, and completed. You’ll learn practical tips on making your writing memorable, editing without angst, keeping your project on schedule, and even have fun while doing it!
** PUBLIC IS WELCOME / RESERVATIONS REQUIRED **
Where: Shell Point Retirement Community; Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands [15101 Shell Point Blvd., Ft. Myers, FL 33908]
Dates: Saturday, June 23rd
When: 1pm to 4pm [including two 10 minute breaks]
Contact: Call tel # 239-489-8472 to reserve your spot & to get ticket info
Price: $ 35 per person [20 ppl max / 15 ppl minimum]
Note: Bring a large notepad, at least one pen or pencil and expect to write at least a paragraph in the workshop, not in advance, which will be read aloud and discussed openly