LL 502 Autobiographical Writing for Older Adults Description: This course is designed to teach older adults the skills necessary to write personal accounts of their life stories. A supportive learning environment allows students to read their stories and receive feedback in order to bring interest and clarity to their life experiences. Course activities promote or maintain mental, social and emotional well-being and accommodate varying skill levels. Repeatability: Exempt From Repeat Provisions Grading Type: Non-Credit Course Sections listed are for Spring 2025

Sect Days Hours Instructor Location Room Units Status Total Seats Current Enrollment Seats Remaining Date Begin/End Date Final Exam Books 6019 M 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Dennick S Online Online 0.00 Open 35 17 18 01/13-05/19 5/19/2025     Class focuses on writing during class. Open to all genres of creative writing including fiction, memoir, and poetry. Instructor provides a variety of writing prompts that bust through writer’s block and stimulate the imagination. 5509 T 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm Serkes S Guerneville RUSRIV 0.00 Open 50 31 19 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on Writing Your Life. This class focuses on developing your writing style, through in-class writing exercises and suggested writing topics. Supportive feedback. Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts). You have the flexibility to attend in either format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. 5801 T 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Burlison D Online Online 0.00 Open 50 20 30 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on memoir writing. 8596 T 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Neuberg J Sebastopol SEB SC 0.00 Open 50 27 23 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on memoir writing. Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts). You have the flexibility to attend in either format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. 6085 T 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm Bauman R Rohnert Park RP SC 0.00 Open 50 28 22 01/14-05/20 5/20/2025     Class focuses on Developing the Art of Storytelling. This class is intended to expand and explore the art of the storytelling. Students will engage in the development of storytelling, its theory, and application. Students will share their stories orally among each other with the goal of developing their speech and writing craft. 7273 W 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Dennick S Online Online 0.00 Open 35 13 22 01/15-05/21 5/21/2025     Class focuses on fiction, memoir and poetry. All genres of creative writing. Class begins with a brief lesson on an aspect of writing craft, followed by (optional) sharing of works in progress for helpful feedback. Occasional in-class writing exercises. Constant comradery and encouragement. 4993 W 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Burlison D Online Online 0.00 Open 35 19 16 01/15-05/21 5/21/2025     Class focuses on memoir writing. 4527 Th 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm Neuberg J Online Online 0.00 Open 50 17 33 01/16-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on memoir writing. 5825 Th 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Burlison D Online Online 0.00 Open 50 23 27 01/16-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on memoir writing.   5954 Th 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Hamill M Rohnert Park RP SC 0.00 Cancelled 50 0 0 01/16-05/22 5/22/2025     Class focuses on Writing Our Stories: Fostering Connection and Community Through Poetry.This is a welcoming, supportive class for those who want to explore self-expression and build community through poetry creation. No prior writing experience is needed. In this course, participants will experience how poetry can be a meaningful and accessible path to explore self-expression, celebrate culture, record memories, spark creativity, and foster authentic connection with others. Students will be offered compelling writing exercises and expert guidance as they explore a variety of poetic forms in a warm and encouraging environment 5876 F 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Dennick S Online Online 0.00 Open 35 20 15 01/17-05/23 5/23/2025     Class focuses on fiction, memoir and poetry. All genres of creative writing. Class begins with a brief lesson on an aspect of writing craft, followed by (optional) sharing of works in progress for helpful feedback. Occasional in-class writing exercises. Constant comradery and encouragement. 6548 T 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Serkes S Cloverdale CLO SC 0.00 Open 25 5 20 03/25-05/20 5/19/2025     Choose how you attend each class session: (1) in class physically, (2) live online at the scheduled days and times (e.g. via Zoom – the link will be provided by the instructor once class starts). You have the flexibility to attend in either format you choose from one class meeting to the next, as your schedule permits. 5750 F 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Trenam S Online Online 0.00 Restricted 50 22 28 01/17-05/23 5/23/2025     Class focuses on poetry writing.