The Riverwind Storytellers are a group of storytellers from many walks of life. The group started meeting in 1983, after several members attended the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, TN. They currently meet once a month at 6:00 pm (dinner at 6:30 pm) at The Rendezvous Room in Hartford, IL. During supper they discuss the what and where of storytelling. Then, they sit back to listen to each other tell a tale. They encourage seasoned tellers, listeners, and newbie storytellers to join them. Read more about the history of Riverwind by clicking HERE.

Once a year they hold "The Riverwind Whirlwind Weekend." In the past they have had many talented, master storytellers as their workshop leaders. It's always held during the first full weekend in March.  For a history of the fantastic tellers that were Riverwind Workshop Leaders, click HERE

During the year they tell at a variety of events - First Night at the Lewis and Clark College, Belleville's Art on the Square, Family Reading Nights, the Edwardsville Library's "Witches' Brew," "Spooks and Sparks" at the Haynor Library in Alton, and others.

                                    The officers for 2008-2010 are:

	Lynne Beetner, President     lbeetner@hotmail.com
	Mary Lu Bretsch, Treasurer       dmlbr@charter.net
	Editor - to be filled

Riverwind Members - to add your name to the Riverwind Buzz Book. Please click HERE. You can cut and paste the info onto Word and fill it in and then send the info via E-mail to Phyllis Hostmeyer. Her e-address is on the form

For more information on the Riverwind Storytellers, you can contact the officers by clicking on the e-addresses above.

For pictures and bios of some of the Riverwind Storyteller, click on Riverwind Bios

(currently the Riverwind Newsletter is not being published as it searches for an editor) For a recent newsletter, go to the HOME PAGE and click on "Riverwind Newsletter." Archived newsletters are posted on the current issue. To have your name added to the Riverwind Newsletter list, just contact Marilyn at the above address. You will receive an e-mail with a link to the latest newsletter. You will not need to open any attachments...and it's free!  (to make any additions or questions about these pages, contact Marilyn Kinsella at markinsella19@hotmail.com                            

	Scheduled monthly meetings - 2007 The Rendezvous Room in Hartford, IL. From I-270 - Take Rt. 3 North (towards Alton) for approximately 4 miles to a stoplight at Hawthorne. Turn into the Village of Hartford and proceed until the first stop sign. Turn right. The yellow building is on the immediate corner. Park in the back. $10.00 for the meal that includes tax and tip.
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