Writing Your Personal History

Every life holds a remarkable story.

Writing your personal history is a meaningful way to reflect on the experiences that shaped you and preserve the memories, lessons, and moments that matter most. Whether it’s family traditions, childhood adventures, turning points in life, or the everyday details that define an era, your stories are a gift to future generations.

Your personal history doesn’t have to be a long autobiography. It can be a collection of short stories, reflections on meaningful moments, or a memoir centered on a theme that matters to you. In this welcoming four-session course, instructor Sharon Elwell will guide participants through the process of recalling, organizing, and writing their own life stories in a supportive and encouraging environment.

Sharon has been helping individuals capture their personal histories for many years and will provide prompts, practical tips, and inspiration to help you begin—or continue—telling your story.

The course consists of 4 separate classes. When you register, you are registering for all 4 classes at once. 

• Where: Bremerton Library (Heninger Room) at 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton
• When:
  Monday, April 6 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Tuesday, April 21 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
  Monday, May 4 from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  Tuesday, May 19 from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
• Participants: 10 participants maximum
• Cost: Free