Al Purdy A-Frame Chapbook launch in Picton/residency applications

SEPTEMBER 10, 2025 All writers-in-residence have a community project. Bren Simmers,  the incoming writer, has produced a chapbook with poems by recent  alumni. It will launch on October 4 in Picton with some of the  contributors in attendance. Autumn in the County is beautiful--plan a visit.  CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR 2026 AT THE AL  AND EURITHE PURDY A-FRAME, DEADLINE  OCTOBER 10, 2025   The Call for Applications for residencies in 2026 in now OPEN.  You can find details about how to apply on our website:  https://www.alpurdy.ca/residency/ Deadline is October 10, 2025.   FOUNDATION PROJECT Phase II   As you know from our last newsletter, in Phase I, time and  funding did not allow for finishing of the new basement space,  or for remediation of the property. During Phase II the land will  be replanted to grass, trees and shrubs and the following  improvements will be undertaken:   --finishing the new lower storey --plumbing and fixture installation of kitchenette --flooring throughout the new space --cabinetry and fixtures in archive room, for Purdy materials  gifted by Eurithe Purdy--replanting lawn throughout  property--shrubbery around new foundation --new trees to replace the diseased elms that were  removed--accessibility   Work will begin in November, after the residency program for  2025. It would be ideal to have the inside work finished by March  2026 when the residency program will resume. The sooner the  work is finished the sooner we can extend our residency season. Please help us get that basement finished. https://www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/al-purdy-a-frame-association/