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Personal
Development
BRING OUT YOUR INNER WRITER:
CREATIVE WRITING
In this free-form class, participants learn to use writing as a tool
for personal expression, creativity, and healing. Participants
explore creative writing techniques, fun prompts, timed writing
exercises, and thoughtful listening to encourage participants to
let words flow and see what evolves. No experience necessary.
Bring fast pens, notebooks, and an open mind. (10 classes)
No class 10/31
Instructor: Tracy Katz
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Sports Room
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/12 - 11/21 Fri 1:00 - 3:00pm $172/$206.40
GRIEF & LOSS DISCUSSION/SUPPORT
GROUP
This group is facilitated by Foundation for Senior Services
specialists, Stefanie Elkins of Be Present Care and Louis (Buzz)
Brown of Spiritual Care Ministries. The group is designed as a
safe, respectful space where each individual's journey is honored,
and that there is no 'right' way to feel or to heal. Conversations
include topics such as “Combatting Depression and Loneliness”,
“Transforming Grief into Wisdom”, “Understanding the Grief
Indicators”, and “Honoring the Memories while Healing the
Heart”. Participants are invited to share their experiences at their
own pace, whether just beginning to process a loss or have been
living with it for years.
Instructor: Foundation for Senior Services/ Senior Specialist Group
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Conference Room
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/19 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm FREE
10/17 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm FREE
11/21 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm FREE
12/19 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm FREE
REIMAGINING READING
Weekly discussions are lively, thought provoking, and often deeply
moving, as varied texts lead readers down unexpected avenues,
bring back memories and inspire meaningful connections
with literature. Each week the instructor, a lifetime teacher of
literature, emails a new short story, essay, poem, scene from a
play, or other article of interest, to be discussed, analyzed, and
enjoyed at the next meeting. (7 classes) No class 9/22
Instructor: Donna Burke Esgro, Bookworm
Location: Virtual Class via Zoom
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/8 - 10/27 Mon 10:00 - 11:00am $71.28/$85.54
11/3 - 12/15 Mon 10:00 - 11:00am $71.28/$85.54
ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION GROUP:
WHAT’S ON YOUR MIND? LET’S TALK
ABOUT IT!
This “age well” discussion group is facilitated by Foundation
for Senior Services Specialist, Carol Pilkington, CSA, Spiritual
Counselor, where seniors can come together in a welcoming
place to discuss everyday topics. From personal experiences to
current events, the focus is on shared, relatable subject matters,
intentionally steering clear of issues that tend to spark strong
divisions. Participants are encouraged to share thoughts and
listen to one another with respect and empathy.
Instructor: Foundation for Senior Services/ Senior Specialist Group
Location: Senior Center Conference Room
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/12 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm $6/$7.20
10/10 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm $6/$7.20
11/14 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm $6/$7.20
12/12 Fri 2:00 - 3:30pm $6/$7.20
UCLA MEMORY TRAINING
Can’t remember where the car is parked? Forgot the reason behind
walking into the room? During these four brain-stimulating,
fun-filled sessions participants learn about developing good
memory habits and techniques to improve memory. Methods
are based on research and proven to be beneficial long-term.
Space is limited, register early! (4 classes)
Instructor: Bonnie Shoemaker
Location: Calabasas Senior Center Conference Room
DATE DAY TIME FEE RES/NON-RES
9/3 - 9/24 Wed 1:00 - 3:00pm $59/$70.80
Activity/event dates, times and fees subject to change.
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