Seven Random Facts/Habits about Me. Make up your own criteria for this exercise, but it'll be more fun if you list things that might not be obvious to others.
Assigned by Linda.
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REMEMBER, YOU ARE ALWAYS FREE TO WRITE ABOUT A TOPIC OF YOUR OWN CHOOSING.
Tuesday, October 24, 2017
Saturday, October 21, 2017
Assignment - October 23, 2017
What did you know about the Vietnam War, how did you feel about our country being involved in this war, did you know anyone who served in the war?
Assigned by Starr.
Assigned by Starr.
Sunday, October 8, 2017
Assignment - October 9, 2017
UPDATE: The meeting scheduled for October 9, 2017 was canceled due to absences; therefore, the following topic was carried over until the next scheduled meeting:
What did you know about the Vietnam War, how did you feel about our country being involved in this war, did you know anyone who served in the war?
Assigned by Starr.
What did you know about the Vietnam War, how did you feel about our country being involved in this war, did you know anyone who served in the war?
Assigned by Starr.
Tuesday, September 12, 2017
Assignment - September 25, 2017
What moves you to tears, gives you goosebumps, or makes you laugh hysterically?
Assigned by Millie.
Assigned by Millie.
Tuesday, August 29, 2017
Tuesday, August 15, 2017
Assignment - August 28, 2017
Modern conveniences: things that have come along in the course of your lifetime to make your life better--or easier--than your mother's or grandmother's was.
Assigned by Linda.
Assigned by Linda.
Friday, May 12, 2017
Assignment - August 14, 2017
Nicknames, do you have one, who gave it to you, any special memory of how you got it? Maybe you have more than one?
Assigned by Starr.
Assigned by Starr.
Tuesday, May 9, 2017
Assignment - May 8, 2017
Write about a recipe--or recipes in general. Millie says, "Feel free to expand on the subject as you wish .... do you use recipes when you cook or not, a favorite recipe that has been passed down to you and/or you'd like to pass down, favorite recipes/cookbooks, etc."
Assigned by Millie.
Assigned by Millie.
Assignment - April 24, 2017
Write about funny incidents with children (or anyone).
Assigned by Mary.
Assigned by Mary.
Assignment - April 10, 2017
What have you learned about yourself through the process of writing your own life stories?
Assigned by Linda.
Assignment - February 27, 2017
If a genie suddenly appeared before you, what three wishes would you make? Be serious or silly.
Assigned by Millie.
Assigned by Millie.
Assignment - February 13, 2017
Write about your favorite music and how it affects or affected you.
Assigned by Mary.
Assignment - November 14, 2016
What do you wish you could have asked your parents?
Assigned by Rose Marie.
Assignment - October 24, 2016
Write about Mike the Tiger or other topic of your choice.
Assigned by Nancy.
Assignment - October 10, 2016
When I was 25...
Write about your life during the year you were 25. What was your life like and what happened in the world around you.
Assigned by Linda.
Write about your life during the year you were 25. What was your life like and what happened in the world around you.
Assigned by Linda.
Assignment - September 26, 2016
Write about the angst our grown children cause us
Assigned by Starr.
Assignment - September 12, 2016
Write about something political for Aug. 22nd: campaigning - negative vs positive OR election process itself OR one or more issues such as health care, immigration, gun control, abortion, national debt/spending OR any subject you prefer.
Assigned by Millie.
Assigned by Millie.
Assignments - May 9, 2016 and August 8, 2016
Oops! Missed one.
Assignment for May 9, 2016:
Write about your favorite book, movie, food, song, snack--choose one.
Assigned by Rose Marie.
Assignment for August 8, 2016:
Write about a lesson (or something you learned how to do) learned later in life.
Assignment for May 9, 2016:
Write about your favorite book, movie, food, song, snack--choose one.
Assigned by Rose Marie.
Assignment for August 8, 2016:
Write about a lesson (or something you learned how to do) learned later in life.
Assigned by Mary.
Assignment - April 25, 2016
Write about a significant piece of jewelry (or other keepsake) that brings back memories.
Assigned by Nancy.
Assignment - April 11, 2016
Write about dream themes. What recurrent dreams have you had and how did they make you feel?
Assigned by Linda.
Assignment - March 14, 2016
Write about pets or animals. Do you like/not like animals? Have you had a pet? Names/breeds? Why/why not have a pet?
Assigned by Millie.
Assignment - February 22, 2016
Did you have a career or a job? Things to think about: like or dislike; accomplishments; your worth; training; best job; anything else you can think about.
Assigned by Mary.
Assignment - February 8, 2016
Write about growing up in your family--when and where you were born and where you grew up. Characterize your mom, dad, siblings, significant others. Your role in the family. Interaction with family members. Traditions and activities.
Assigned by Rose Marie.
Assignment - November 16, 2015
Make believe you had a net to catch a favorite moment in your life. Which would it be?
Assigned by Nancy.
Assignment - October 19, 2015
Write an interview with someone of your choosing; your questions, their answers.
Assigned by Starr.
Assignment - August 17, 2015
Write about the most enjoyable thing you did this summer.
Assigned by Rose Marie.
Assignment - August 3, 2015
Select a photo (or group of photos) and write a life story, one the photo tells or one you wish it told.
Assigned by Nancy.
Assigned by Nancy.
Assignment - May 18, 2015
Write about an unexpected event--something that interrupted your regularly scheduled life.
Assigned by Linda.
Assignment - March 29, 2015
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Last OLLI-sponsored meeting.
- Write about whatever you want to write about (assigned by Patt).
- Write a tribute to Patt (by Linda, Mary, Millie, Nancy, Rose Marie and Starr).
Assignment - March 22, 2015
Write about things you own, why they're important to you, how you want them to be distributed after you die.
Assigned by Patt.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - March 1, 2015
Write about:
- A random act of kindness.
- One item on your gratitude list.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - October 20, 2014
Write (or rewrite) your obituary or write about leaving home.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - October 6, 2014
Write about old boyfriends or courtship, marriage, honeymoon.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - March 10, 2014
Write about any event from your eight-segment timeline.
Assigned by Patt.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - March 3, 2014
- Fill out family tree chart.
- Develop eight-segment timeline of life and historical events.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - February 24, 2014
Write about a major accomplishment between last session and current one.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - October 14, 2013
Write about a particular time in your life, including historical events and cultural references for that period.
Assigned by Patt.
Assigned by Patt.
Assignment - October 7, 2013
Write as if you were writing about yourself to your grandchildren.
Assigned by Patt.
Assigned by Patt.
Writing Assignment - 2012
Per Nancy's notes, the assignments for the six-week session ended October 29, 2012 were as follows:
- Make a list of stories to write about in the future.
- Elementary school days.
- High school.
- Early marriage days.
- Retirement years.
Assigned by Patt R.
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