[Stylist] Introducing oneself to a new group

[Miss Ruth Williams]

 Hi, Barbara,
Miss Ruth here! All the writing groups I've participated in have welcomed new members. I think you might just ask that question: "Are you accepting new members?"
You can tell them you're a poet and would like to share your work. You'd like to hear other members' poetry as well.
No need to put too much pressure on yourself.  They'll love you like we do!
Your biggest fan,
Miss Ruth
    On Wednesday, March 15, 2023 at 10:42:29 PM EDT, Barbara HAMMEL via Stylist <stylist at nfbnet.org> wrote:  
 
  I need some help, please. For all my life people have been a fear of mine, whether I know you or not. I've discovered there's a poetry group that at least meets sometimes at my local library and the woman from the library sent the content information of the person who made the reservation. I have never introduced myself in this sort of setting so what do I ask her? I know I need to know the time of the meeting because the date is always listed but maybe they might not want new members. How do I approach that topic? Do I just outright ask if the group welcomes visitors and would accept a new member if we think it would work? What else ought I ask or tell about myself? 
Barbara HammelWe are all but characters in the books of God’s library. — Chris Colfer _______________________________________________
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