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Western Michigan
Genealogical Society
c/o Grand Rapids
Public Library
111 Library Street NE
Grand Rapids, MI
49503-3268
Email - wmgs@wmgs.org
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WMGS WRITERS GROUP
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UPDATE FOR 2024
New Location:
Trinity United Methodist Church
1100 Lake Dr. SE
Grand Rapids, MI 49506
Directions: From I-196 take the Fuller Ave. exit and go south on Fuller to Lake Drive. Turn right on Lake Drive, and the church is on your left. Park in the small lot in front of the church, take the ramp or steps to the door.
We meet in the Discovery Room. Once in the doors, turn right, go past the sanctuary, turn left down the hallway before the exit doors, and it’s the 3rd door on the right.
2023-24 Topics & Meeting Dates
Writers Group meets on the Third Tuesday of the month.
Have questions or need additional information? please contact Jill at jjpear@aol.com
February 20, 2024 - Deaths and Disasters
March 19, 2024 - An ancestor’s job or occupation. Did future generations continue doing it? If so, why? If not, why not?
April 16, 2024 - When and why did you start doing genealogy? Why and how did you continue?
May 21, 2024 - What was your favorite toy? Did you have toys that were handed down from one generation to the next? Tell us your “Toy Story.”
June 18, 2024 - Describe an ancestor's wedding. Study the marriage certificate, wedding banns, photos, and contemporary clothing and rituals to fill in the details.
July 16, 2024 - What was your favorite book or author when you were growing up? Why? Or, what’s your favorite book now and why?
August 20, 2024 - Not everything is on the Internet. What’s the longest or most productive trip you’ve taken while researching your family? What did you learn?
September 17, 2024 - Sports - Those you played with your family, by your self or simply watched. Or your most loved or hated sport.
October 15, 2024 - What is the wackiest or most interesting family story or tradition you've heard or discovered? passed down through the family or that you discovered in your research? What supporting evidence have you found or not discovered?
November 19, 2024 - Sweets and candy - Yum! With the holidays coming up write about some of those special family treats.
December 17, 2024 - Performances you’ve been in - elementary, high school, as an adult, church, a play, recital, chorus, dance school, recitation, etc. What are your memories of it/them?
January 21, 2025 - Throughout history humans have had to deal with hunting, growing and preparing food. How did food fit into your ancestors’ or your own family’s lives? Your story may include farming, cooking (include recipes where appropriate), gardening, canning, special dinners or occasions, etc. Or, perhaps a family member had a food related occupation. Or, droughts, floods, or wars caused a shortage of food - how did your ancestor’s survive.
Feb 18, 2025 - Favorite hobbies - how did you get into it, did a family member or friend teach you how to do it?
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