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‘Those Were The Days,’ a story sharing workshop.
Back by popular demand!
8 virtual sessions. Every Friday 1:30 pm-2:30 pm, Oct 22 - Dec 10.
Sessions are conducted using Zoom, so you can participate from the comfort of your home.
No need to worry about the weather.
Using personal events and memories, participants will create and share a 3-4 minute story.
This program includes both tips for writing stories and pointers for improved story sharing.
It is both a writing and storytelling workshop with an emphasis on sharing personal
anecdotes in a safe, relaxing and supportive setting. Warning: may cause extreme bouts of
enjoyment. Previous experience writing or public speaking not required.
To register, please contact Community Support Services office at (519) 837-5696 or
via email at audrey.bishop@cssgwsa.ca
Testimonials from the Summer 2021 program:
“I thoroughly enjoyed it. Took me outside my comfort zone.”
“Enjoyed meeting new people and learning new skills, the tips we received regarding story
telling - breathing, warming up, etc. Jay gave us confidence in our story writing as well as
our presentation.”
“Very helpful and informative. Enjoyed socializing among participants.”
The workshop is run by Jay Wilson, a storyteller, actor and puppeteer. You can read about
Jay here - https://jwalkguelph.blogspot.com/p/your-guide.html
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