2009
September
13 – Book Launch Party for “The Dog Ate My Planner: Tales and Tips from an Overbooked Life,” from 2 to 4 p.m. at Espresso Yourself Music Cafe in Powell, OH. Come meet Henry the Time Management Dog. Each purchaser will receive a bonus “Waiting Room Copy” for a favorite doctor’s office.
22 – Pat speaks on “Laugh Away the Chaos with The Dog” at Worthington women’s Club, noon at Worthington United Methodist Church.
28 – Mini workshop, “Sniff Out Your Own Funny Tales,” 6:30 – 8 p.m., at On Second Thought in Worthington. Limited attendance. Contact Jen Richards, OnSecondThought@mac.com, to reserve a spot.
October
1 – Pat leads laughter for the Morrow County Business Women’s Association, 6:30 p.m.
3 – Visit Pat at the Leadership Worthington’s Fido Fest, Worthington Mall, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
7 – Pat speaks at “Connect for Success” series, sponsored by Jewish Family Services.
21 – Pat keynotes luncheon of Central Ohio Organization of Public Purchasers at Vets Memtorial.
23-25 Waiting Room Copies arrive in the South, Homosassa Springs (Fla.) Resort
29 – Pat speaks to Mental Health America of Franklin County, 6:30 p.m. at Whetstone Library. SOLD OUT.
November
3 – Essay-writing discussion for class, DeVry Polaris Center at 6 p.m.
5- “Don’t Let The Holiday Dog Eat Your Planner” – Pat offers tips for surviving the holiday crunch and signs The Dog at 7 p.m., Barnes & Noble, 1560 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus.
15 – Pat speaks to Writers Ink, Westminster Thurber Retirement Center, at 5 p.m.
December
1-16 – Pat’s “Twelve Days of Christmas” virtual book tour for The Dog.
5 – Create a “Gift of Writing” at Pat’s writing workshop , 2-4 p.m. at the NW Columbus Branch of the Worthington Public Library. Participants will create a holiday gift of writing for a friend or family member.
7 – The Dog snoops around the Dames Bond Holiday Shop at The Meeting Place. Give a dog for Christmas!
2010
January
4- Pat on “All Sides With Ann Fisher” (WOSU Radio) at 10 a.m.
13 – Pat appears on Leaders Lunch talk show with Susan Ireland, 12:30 – 1 p.m.
19 – Pat speaks to Dublin Seniors, “Don’t Let The Dog Eat Your Planner In 2010,” 2:30 p.m. at the Dublin Community Recreation Center, 5600 Post Rd.
27 – Pat presents “Let’s Laugh More In 2010” for seniors at Wesley Glen, 1:30 p.m.
February
5-6 – Pat’s at “Group Vision Day” in Naples, Fla.
13 – Pat presents a writing workshop, “Love Me, Love My Dog,” at Borders Books, 4545 Kenny Rd. in Columbus, OH. Participants will be inspired to craft creative non-fiction pieces suitable for entry by March 1 in the Modern Dog Magazine competiton. Contact Pat through this web page to save a spot.
25 – Pat laughs her way through foot surgery and recovery. Ho! Ho! Ha! Ha! Ha!
March
17- Pat leads laughter at Health and Wellness Fair, Ohio Dominican College, 11 a.m.
26 – Pat speaks to the Upper Arlington Widowhood Group on “Balancing Life After Loss,” 1-2:30 p.m. at UA Seniors Center.
April
12 – Pat on “All Sides with Ann Fisher,” WOSU 820 AM
20 – Pat speaks at Worthington Chamber of Commerce Appreciation Day luncheon, Worthington Hills Country Club.
24 – Pat speaks at Coshocton Write On Writers workshop
May
14 – Pat speaks at Columbus State Community College Humor Workshop
16 – Pat leads the Writers Workshop at On Second Thought in Old Worthington, 3 p.m.
25 – Pat introduces Gail Sheehy on her national book tour appearance in Columbus promoting “Passages In Caregiving: Turning Chaos Into Confidence.” 7:30 p.m. at First Unitarian Universalist Church, 93 W. Weisheimer Rd., Columbus. Reservations at https://www.thetransitionnetwork.org/RSVP.aspx?EventId=792
June
17 – Visit Pat at the Combined Chambers Business Expo, 4:30 – 7 p.m. at the Bridgewater Banquet and Conference Center, 10561 Sawmill Parkway.
July
1 – Pat leads laughter exercises at Chautauqua Institution in Western NY.
August
19 – Pat at Worthington Widowhood Group, Griswold Center, 2-3:30 p.m.
26 – Lunch ‘n Learn (“Health Benefits of Positivity and Laughter”) at Nationwide.
September
20 – Pat on “All Sides With Ann Fisher”
October
15 – Pat speaks at Franklin County Board of Developmental Disabilities Staff Development Day, Grand Oaks Conference Center, Grove City, OH.
November
12-14 – Coach Training Institute, Washington, DC
December
3-5 – Coach Training Institute, Washington, DC
January
7-9 – Coach Training Institute, Washington, DC
2011
April
7-10 Pat’s on “Good Grief” panel at national conference of Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor,
