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,