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Watercolor Class with Gail Tuesday, September 22 1:00 p.m., Creation Studio Join fellow residents for an afternoon watercolor class.
Writing Family Stories Class Monday, September 28 11:00 a.m., Creation Studio Do you have a story about an event or relationship that helped shape your life
You do not have to be an artist to learn new skills such as watercolor painting. We all start as beginner artists and gain knowledge over time. Gail is interested in meeting new artists and instructing another watercolor class. Kindly sign up with the Concierge. We have four spots left. Barnabas Presentation Wednesday, September 23 11:00 a.m., Community Room Park Place of Elmhurst Foundation partners with Barnabas Foundation to offer our supporters complimentary planning services and assistance with estate and non-cash gifts, such as stock, real estate, retirement assets, and business interests. Since 1976, Barnabas Foundation has helped thousands of generous Christians transfer their wealth in ways that honor God, provide for their families and support the causes close to their hearts. Phil Admiraal, J.D. will be here at 11 a.m. as our speaker today for our Lifetime Giving event. For more information, please contact Rick VanDyken at (708)552-6536 or email: rvandyken@provlife.com Chicago White Sox Home Game Sunday, September 27 12:00 p.m., Main Entrance Have you signed up to join fellow residents for the MLB game to see the White Sox take on the Colorado Rockies? There are 7 tickets left for just the cost of the ticket ($40). We will be on the 1st base line at the back of Section 121. We will have ADA seating if needed. Transportation has been arranged for every ticket holder. Kindly sign up with the Concierge if you would like to attend.
and that you have not yet told? Your story is important and must be told. You owe it to your grandchildren. Our Writing Family Stories class will return this fall for its fourteenth year and will be facilitated by Michael Harrington. This class will be held twice a month for the next three months. Classes will be held on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month starting on September 28. We hope you consider joining. In our later decades, we reflect on the journey of our lives and the experiences along the way that gave each of us our unique humanity. Many senior authors capture these amazing journeys, each one a historical record, a family story, and an autobiographical reflection of each individual’s life journey in their memoir writing. It is for all of these reasons that senior memoirs are growing in popularity. “Memoir writing is an important activity for any adult. It's the act of reconstructing part of your life in words and inviting a reader to understand your perspective. Older adults have such great stories to tell, and many already have natural storytelling ability. “Participants are also great students; they want to learn more about writing and how to tell a story better.” Memoir writing is an important form of creative expression for older adults, which is vital for seniors to stay engaged and involved in their lives. Anyone can begin by keeping a journal and a pen handy and jotting down thoughts and memories that they have during the day.
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