Poetry meets centering prayer

My old pal Dick Lechman, poet and owner of Grandfather Books in Arvada, Colo., is starting a new adventure. Dick has always been interested in writing as a spiritual quest. He 's launching Desert in the City. Here's info on his first gathering:

Desert in the City, at 5612 Olde Wadsworth in Arvada, is sponsoring a Contemplative Centering Prayer Night which includes writers checking in on spiritual search and how their writing affects themselves and the broader community. We eventually will read aloud our own writing in turn. Meetings held each Wednesday, 7-9 p.m. Initial goal is 10-12 men and women (preferably seniors 50-75, 40 minimum age) who are writers. Second goal is to plan renting permanent housing to form Desert in the City as a non-profit. Oct 17 is the first meeting. Visiting writers any age welcome.

FMI: Dick Lechman, zorrolechman@qwest.net