Constance Patrick will be the speaker at the April 30 meeting of the Scottsdale Society of Women Writers.

The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the Chompie’s, 9301 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale. Check in begins at 5:15 p.m.

The cost is $25, which covers the meal.

Payment can be made on PayPal Venmo. Or go directly to PayPal with info@brooksgoldmannpublishing.com.

Members bringing guests should let Patricia L. Brooks at 480-250-5556. Guests are allowed to visit twice before being asked to join. Monthly dues are $50.

The goals of the group are to:

• Value all the professional women writers sharing their ability.
• Honor all genres and all forms of professional writing.
• Attend monthly meetings to move the group and its members forward.
• Learn and share in the experiences of monthly professional speakers.
• Grow the group to a membership of active and contributing women.
• Encourage participation by members as mentors, and volunteers.
• Support and challenge each other to always be writing.
• Help members to stretch as writers and reach lofty personal goals.