Fall 2020’s Writing Exchange Online Course to begin Tuesday, September 29 (and run 8 weeks till Tuesday, November 17) from 9:45 to 11:45 a.m.
Is a story or poem inside of you trying to get out? Our friendly group, beginners and experienced, focuses on encouraging writers via constructive feedback. Take part in our enthusiasm for writing. Come listen or share!
Q: I am a beginning and/or shy writer. I’m interested in the idea of improving my writing, but also somewhat wary. What do you recommend? (signed) Not Quite Stephen King
A: Good question, Stephen! Our writing group’s key function is to provide you with constructive, honest feedback to help you improve. As a writer, you need at least three things on a regular basis: encouragement, constructive feedback, and a series of self-imposed deadlines. On Tuesday mornings at 9:45, we aim to deliver on those three items. See you then!
For more information about the Writing Exchange online class and how to access it, please email the instructor, Eric Anderson, at EricCAnder@aol.com or call (503) 325-3131.
Classes will be held Wednesdays, 9:45-11:45 a.m. beginning Sept. 30, 2020 with leader Lynne Ryan
Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream by Doris Kearns Goodwin (there are 3 editions 1976, 1991 and 2019 . . . the 2019 version has a new forward)
Group discussion of the book describing the rise and fall of the President remembered, perhaps, more for Vietnam and riots in the cities than for the Great Society programs he sponsored.
The first class discussions will be on Chapter 1 (Growing Up) and Chapter 2 (Education and the Dream of Success)
For more information about the Book Discussion Group online class and how to access it, please email the instructor, Lynne Ryan, at lynneryan@q.com or call 503-738-3044.
An ENCORE discussion group will be held on Friday mornings: October 2nd to November 20th. We will meet on Zoom. The class time is 9:45 to 11:45 a.m. You may log onto Zoom after 9:30 a.m. Since this class is held on the internet, I do limit attendance to registered participants to avoid hecklers. Participants may register by sending an email request to me: todlundy@gmail.com. You need to register only once. I will email a Zoom invitation to registered participants on the day before classes.
These discussions will provide an opportunity to explore many views on selected topics such as “Anxiety in these times” and “Thoughts are Language”.
Each topic will be introduced with a brief explanation followed by TED talks on the topic. Discussion usually is laced into these presentations and continues after the TED talks.
Tod (503-442-2446)
Writing Exchange • Fauna of the Pacific Coast • The US Constitution
Women’s Heart Health • Exploring Computers • Humanist Discussion
The Other Slavery • Our Local Seafood Industry • What’s in the News?
Literary Sharing • Philosophical Questions • Birds of Clatsop County
Philosophy with Seth Tichenor • Science Exchange • German History
Global Warming and the Economy • Confucius: Learning to be a Sage
Mediterranean Peoples and Places • Retirement: A Time to be T.I.D.Y
Senior Stitchery • Investments for a Changing World • Reading Aloud
Pop-Up Series • Forest Perspectives in Oregon • Bridge Instruction
AARP Smart Driving Course • Hand Embroidery • Stretchyo (Yoga)
Justice & Violence: Broken Treaties & Promises • Watercolor Painting
Talking About Writing • Pope Francis: On Care for Our Common Home
Woman Hollering Creek • Running Eagle the Warrior Girl • Folk Dance
Foundations of Buddhism • Where in the World Have You Been?
Object Drawing • Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain • Logging
Logic • All Things Chinese • Art and Politics of the Documentary