Writing a ‘Legacy Letter’ (Zoom)
Fall (2-3 hours) | This course is completed
A legacy letter (also called an “ethical will”) is a written document that allows you to share your life lessons, express your values, and transmit your blessings to future generations. A legacy letter is shorter than a memoir, typically just a few pages. Writing one is a rewarding experience that creates an enduring gift for children, grandchildren, and other loved ones.
This one-session workshop includes discussion and brief writing exercises to help you examine your life history, explore your values, and capture important insights. It offers advice, encouragement, and a model structure to help you draft and complete your own legacy letter.
This course will combine lecture with class discussions.
- There are no required books for this course.
Jay Sherwin
Jay Sherwin created the Life Reflections Project to educate people about legacy letters, ethical wills, and other legacy documents. He has practiced law, given away money for five different charitable foundations, worked as a philanthropy consultant, and served as a hospital chaplain. Jay has extensive experience facilitating adult learning programs and he has taught this online workshop for OLLI programs nationwide. More information is available on his website at www.jaysherwin.com.