Writing Our Stories: The Power of Women – FULL

“We forget all too soon the things we thought we could never forget. We forget the loves and the betrayals alike, forget what we whispered and what we screamed, forget who we were … It is a good idea, then, to keep in touch…”  Joan Didion

We invite you to come together for this one day workshop to recall, write and share your stories with other women. Learn to excavate and craft your  experiences whether for yourself or to share with others.  Memory prompts, writing exercises  and feedback will help you in this process.

Come prepared to wander a little, float a bit and discover new possibilities, all in a supportive and fun environment. Be brave and put it in writing!

Facilitator: Nora Zylstra-Savage

Nora is the owner of Storylines which is an organization that promotes personal self-worth and community appreciation of individual life stories and experiences.

Nora assists individuals and groups in recording, sharing and documenting personal life stories. For the past 20 years, Nora has provided memoir writing, storytelling, story recording and creative writing workshops and coaching services.

Nora created, facilitates and licenses intergenerational memoir programs. The program is called Bridging the Gap, Intergenerational Memoirs. Nora works with well, frail and seniors with dementia engaging with high school and middle school students.

Nora brings enthusiasm, humour and sensitivity to all her programs.