The Zoom link to participate in this event will be provided at least 24 hours before it begins. Please call 415-354-0360 if you have any questions.
Four Thursdays, February 4–25, 3:30–5:00 pm PT
How can reading and writing poetry support us as we age?
How can poetry help us be more aware of changes in our bodies and minds, deal with transitions, and strengthen connectedness and community?
We will learn from poets who have written about their own aging, including Jane Hirshfield, W. S. Merwin, Stanley Kunitz, Lucille Clifton, and Mary Oliver. In each class, we will read poems that focus on an aspect of aging and illustrate an element of the craft of poetry, such as observation and description, imagery, or the music of poetry. There will be time to write in class and time to share your writing if you wish.
This class is for those of any age who wish to explore the experience of aging through poetry, and for those who are approaching reading and writing poetry for the first time, as well as those who have a writing practice.
Recordings:
All course sessions will be recorded, and registered participants will receive temporary access to the recordings for later viewing.
- Benefactor Ticket Price: $210 — supports others’ participation
- Standard ticket price: $168 — covers full program costs
- Member (Become an SFZC Member): $151 — for current SFZC members
- Supported: $101 — community supported rate
- Deeply Supported: $42 — for broadest accessibility
- Current SFZC residents and qualified SFZC retirees may attend this course for free. To register, please email onlineprograms@sfzc.org at least 72 hours before the program begins.
Or call 415-354-0360.
