Finding Your Voice
Life Writing for Older Adults
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Details
This program is designed for older adults who want to write but don’t know how to start. This program will help participants overcome writer's block, build confidence and gain skills and knowledge to better express what matters to them through writing, whether that means journaling, writing poetry, essays, editorials, letters, reflections, or life stories.
Participants will explore common ground through writing and storytelling, improve their ability to observe, and increase empathy through facilitated group discussions, guest speaker presentations and in-class writing exercises. Participants will learn to write clearly, combining thought with heart to create written pieces with impact.
FEE: $60.00
DATE: Six Fridays, October 2 – November 6
TIME: 10:00 - 11:30am
LOCATION: Robert A. Steen Community Centre, 980 Palmerston
INSTRUCTOR: Janine LeGal is a freelance writer, reporter and columnist. She has written features, profiles, and opinion pieces for local media, community organizations and websites. She's a regular contributor to the Winnipeg Free Press covering philanthropy, environmental issues, human interest and life tribute stories, and a Wolseley correspondent for the Winnipeg Free Press Community Review. LeGal believes strongly in the power of words and stories to enhance understanding, improve communication, and help create a kinder world.
Early registration has been enabled for this course as it will be done through Robert A. Steen Community Centre’s website. Please click below to register.