This class meets in Astoria.

Come revisit and write about the important moments in your life including childhood memories, love, family, transformational experiences, your career, personal quests, and more. Each session will include time to write and time to share.

Students should bring a pen and notepad or tablet/laptop to class.

8 sessions

Instructor Bio:  Eve Marx is a professional book author and journalist. Her essay collection, "View From the Porch: Tales from the Anti-Hamptons" won a Washington Irving award for literary excellence. She received her Master's degree in Education from Columbia University in New York City. For over twenty years, she has led memoir writing and creative nonfiction classes for children, teens and adults in traditional and nontraditional academic settings. She has been a newspaper columnist and feature writer whose work has been published in national magazines and regional publications. Her great joy is guiding both new and more experienced writers to explore and expand their literary talents.

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550.

Come write your very own life sketch. This class is for anyone who wants to write a brief auto-biography or ‘self-portrait’ that is focused on their life-long work or professional career.

Students should bring a pen and notepad to class.

6 sessions

COVID-19 guidelines:  The wearing of masks on campus is optional.

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email:  communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550.

Come learn the basic physiological, sociocultural, and socioeconomic elements experienced with aging. Write and share about common factors associated with fear, grief, and loss that impact aging, and explore strategies associated with thriving in a changing world.

6 sessions

COVID-19 guidelines:  The wearing of masks on campus is optional.

Refund Schedule and Drop Dates

Last day to drop a Community Education or Workforce Training class with a refund:

• One or two-session workshops – one working day prior to class start date
• Three class sessions or more – two working days after the first class

There are no refunds allowed beyond these deadlines:  You are liable for payment of classes at the time of registration and will be held liable unless the classes are dropped within the refund period.

If you withdraw due to circumstances beyond your control such as a medical emergency, you may file a petition for a refund. The date of receipt of the petition, length of class attendance, and cost of course materials and services may be considered in denying or reducing the amount requested. If you need to complete a form to petition for a refund, please email: communityed@clatsopcc.edu or call 503-338-2550.