Author Events
July 10, 2025
Main Street Books
Davidson, NC
7 p.m. EST
The Shoulder Season: Reading and Q&A
April 29, 2025
Zoom Event
2 p.m. EST
Poetry for the Dementia Journey
February 18, 2025
Zoom Event
2 p.m. EST
The Long Haul: The Impact of Long-Term Dementia Caregiving
October 29, 2024
Main Street Books
Davidson, NC
7 – 8:30 p.m.
A Hurricane Relief Reading
Ann cohosted this Lake Norman Writers event celebrating and honoring the resilience of those affected by Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina. Open Mic spots were available for short prose and poetry about the mountains, storms and climate change. Donations were raised for Beloved Asheville.
June 3, 2024
A Virtual Event
4 p.m.
Book Launch: Poetry for the Dementia Journey
Ann cohosted this event and joined other poets in reading a poem from this new anthology of poetry, published by AlzAuthors. Poetry for the Dementia Journey comes alongside those who are currently dementia caregivers or those who have said goodbye to their loved ones.
April 30, 2024
A Virtual Event
7 p.m.
AlzAuthors Books & Chit-Chat
Ann cohosted this book club event about poetry and dementia, sponsored by AlzAuthors and Aging & Amazing. Poetry by Sherri Levine, Daniel Potts, Margaret Stawowy and Sue Fagalde Lick was read and the group discussed the value of poetry in the midst of caregiving.
February 18, 2024
Movement Dialogues
Charlotte, NC
Gilda Morina Syverson’s Charlotte Book Launch
Ann introduced her long-time friend and colleague, Gilda, and her new memoir, A Healing Journey, From 9/11 Beyond the Pandemic. Ann is the co-publisher of this book under The Bridge along with Laura Ponticello of Divine Phoenix.
January 21, 2024
Pamela Quarles-Adams
Fine Arts Gallery
Davidson, NC
Gilda Morina Syverson’s Davidson Book Launch
Ann introduced her long-time friend and colleague, Gilda, and her new memoir, A Healing Journey, From 9/11 Beyond the Pandemic. Ann is the co-publisher of this book under The Bridge along with Laura Ponticello of Divine Phoenix.
June 24, 2023
Huntersville, NC
Lisa Williams Kline’s Book Launch
Ann interviewed Lisa about her three recently published books, Ladies’ Day, Between the Sky and the Sea and The Ruby Mirror. Ann and Lisa are long-time friends and colleagues. This event took place at Waterbean Coffee in Huntersville, NC.
April 18, 2023
Poetry for the Dementia Journey
Poetry for the Dementia Journey was an online event created by AlzAuthors. Ann cohosted this program and read poetry from her collection, What Flies Away. Over 30 poets shared their work during this special event in honor of National Poetry Month.
February 23, 2022
Be Made Whole Interview
Ann was interviewed by Pooja Chilukuri, Be Made Whole Wellness Education Podcast. Pooja is a Nutritional Therapy Practitioner (NTP), Health Coach, Wellness Educator, and a published author. Ann and Pooja discussed Ann’s daughter’s celiac disease, her family’s transition to a gluten-free lifestyle and wellness tips that anyone can employ to enhance their well-being.
2021
Virtual Reading
January 8, 2021, 7 p.m.
Honoring Anthony “Tony” S. Abbott’s Life and His Last Book of Poems. Event created by Ann and cohosted by Charlotte Writers Club North and Main Street Books. Family, students, colleagues and friends of Abbott read a selection of Tony’s poetry.
Celiac Mom Book Launch
May 6, 2021, 7 p.m.
A Virtual Book Launch and Q&A
Ann will read selections from her book and be interviewed by Dede Mitchell about her family’s transition to a gluten-free lifestyle. Sponsored by Charlotte Writers’ Club North and Main Street Books.
Crossing the Rift: North Carolina Poets on 9/11 & Its Aftermath
October 5, 2021, 7 p.m.
Main Street Books, Davidson, NC
2019
Reading & Discussion About Dementia
February 28, 2019, 4 p.m.
The Crossings at Steele Creek
13600 South Tryon St.
Charlotte, NC
Care for the Caregiver Conference
March 23, 2019, 8:30 a.m.
AlzAuthors Traveling Library debuts at
this conference.
StoneBridge Church Community
3700 Prosperity Church Rd.
Charlotte, NC
Author Appearance
June 8, 2019, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Mission City Marketplace
608 Valleydale Rd.
Charlotte, NC
Featured Author at Book Lovers Event
August 13, 2019, 4 p.m.
Riverwalk of HarborChase Memory Care
York County Library
138 E. Black St.
Rock Hill, SC
Dementia Education Conference
August 28, 2019
Alzheimer’s Association – Western Carolina Chapter
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC
2018
National Caregiving Conference
Nov. 8-11, 2018
AlzAuthors Table
Caregiving.com National Conference
Chicago, IL
A Family Caregiving Affair
Nov. 1, 2018, 7 p.m.
Alzheimer’s & Dementia: A reading and discussion with Ann Campanella, Mary Ann Drummond and Frank Morelli
Main Street Books
Davidson, NC
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Dementia Caregiver’s Conference
Nov. 1, 2018, 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.
AlzAuthors Table
Cabarrus County’s 2018 2nd Annual Conference
McGill Baptist Church
5300 Poplar Tent Rd.
Concord, NC
Book Launch Introduction
Oct. 13, 2018, 4 p.m.
Lillian’s Flying School by Nancy Lammers
Published by The Bridge
Main Street Books
Davidson, NC
Alzheimer’s Association Conference
August 29, 2018
Friendship Missionary Baptist Church
3400 Beatties Ford Rd.
Charlotte, NC
Featured Reader
July 12, 2018
The Glens Falls Club of College Women
Wiawaka Center for Women
Lake George, NY
Introduction for Tony Abbott
April 8, 2018, 4 p.m.
“A Celebration of Anthony S. Abbott”
(Abbott is Ann’s long-time mentor)
Main Street Books
Davidson, NC
The Beach Poems Reading
March 28, 2018, 7 p.m.
Waterbean Coffee
Huntersville, NC
The Beach Poems Book Launch
March 15, 2018, 12 Noon
Main Street Book
Davidson, NC