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16 A Playful Poetry Series Class Series/Creative Writing Rami Schandall This series is for anyone interested in playing with language! We will use an array of poetry techniques to uncover surprises in our creative process. We will use all our senses to bring our writing to life. Whether you are new to poetry, or an old hand at writing, there is freedom and fun to be had with strategies of experiment and play. Using your Smartphone as a Memory Device Class Series/Digital Literacy Adele Ostfield Discover how your smartphone (or tablet) can be a memory-enhancing ally in our two-hour workshop. Led by a fellow tech-friendly senior, this interactive session demonstrates how technology can be used to implement the proven memory strategy of recording. Together, we'll explore smartphone features like reminders, calendars, notes, camera & photos and more, tailoring them to your unique needs. Empower yourself with digital skills! NOTE: You may choose to attend one or both sessions. This is a virtual Zoom class. You will receive the Zoom meeting link one day prior to the session start date. Android Users Jun 11 Tues 1 - 3 p.m. 2 weeks, drop-in Aug 6 Dates Day Time Sessions/Type Apple Users May 14 Tues 1 - 3 p.m. 2 weeks, drop-in Jul 16 Dates Day Time Sessions/Type Jun 20 to Thurs 3 - 4:30 p.m. 4 weeks, fixed Jul 11 Dates Day Time Sessions/Type Writing Fiction Class Series/Creative Writing Gail Benick Writers are often advised to write what they know, but how do you use your life experience to write fiction? This 4-week course will focus on developing fictional stories based on the people, places and events that are meaningful to paticipants. Participants will brainstorm story ideas, write a draft of their story, receive feedback, then revise the story accordingly. Jun 4 to Tues 3:30 - 5 p.m. 4 weeks, fixed Jun 25 Dates Day Time Sessions/Type