Shaking the Family Tree (OLLI)

What stories live in your family, waiting to be told? This six-session course invites you to uncover those stories before they are lost. Practical writing tools, developed and tested by the Birren Center in California, help you give voice to your ancestors and explore how family roles, rituals, and cherished objects shaped you. Each week, you'll write two pages in response to themes and discover new insights as you share your writing in a small group. You may be surprised and encouraged by the memories that surface. No writing experience is necessary, only a willingness to explore. You'll leave with a collection of stories, a deeper appreciation of your family, and a meaningful start on a legacy worth passing down.