The Art of Memoir Writing
2021-11-01 13:00 - 15:00 UTC | Hamilton Public Library ONLINE, 55 York Boulevard, Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 4E4, Canada
The Art of Writing Memoir (Ellen Ryan, Facilitator)
Dates: Mondays, October 25 and November 1, 1:00-3:00 pm
Hamilton Public Library Online
Co-Sponsor: Gilbrea Centre for Studies in Aging; Hamilton Public Library
Two sessions focus on writing and sharing our memories. We discuss the art of writing memoir, excerpts from published memoirs, as well as our own goals and strategies for writing memories. Within each session, participants will respond to writing prompts and be invited to read their work aloud.
Participants are encouraged to take part in both sessions.
The group will be facilitated by Ellen Ryan, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Health, Aging and Society. Ellen’s research examines how to foster resilient aging through the decades –from the young old to the oldest old. Throughout her career, she has focused on ageism, disability, and life stories. She hosts the websites: Writing, Aging and Spirit: www.writingdownouryears.ca and Hamilton Aging in Community.
To Register, please visit these links at the Hamilton Public Library:
October 25th – https://events.hpl.ca/event/5604012
November 1st – https://events.hpl.ca/event/5604013
Register at least by the day before the event so that links can be emailed to you. If you have difficulty, contact cdagosti@hpl.ca

Advent Celtic Spirituality: 4 Weeks of Advent Reflections
2021-11-25 16:30 - 17:30 | Online
Advent Celtic Spirituality: 4 Weeks of Advent Reflections
On Thursdays Nov 25, Dec 2, 9, 16, 4:30 – 5:30pm
Speaker: Rev. Loretta Jaunzarins
Advent is a time for learning and reflection as we move into the darkest time of the year, yet anticipate the winter solstice, the coming of light into the world in the Christ and the turning of the earth towards the sun. Join Loretta Jaunzarins as she explores some of the Celtic mystics, their wisdom and light, in John Philip Newell’s book Sacred Earth Sacred Soul. These Celtic teachers, from the ancient to the contemporary, can brighten our minds as we think about creation, the human journey, and how to navigate our lives.
To register for this Zoom session, send email to Hamilton Aging in Community via Ellen Ryan, ryaneb@mcmaster.ca
