Upcoming Event: Writing a Legacy Letter

  register.death? Have you ever thought about writing a letter to loved ones to be opened after your death? We will explore different methods for expressing your love, forgiveness, successes, lessons learned, and more ideas for a short letter, audio, or video recording. 

Writing an obituary is another opportunity to share what you want people to remember about you other than dates and the usual facts. No need to register; just show up. Please join us!

                   
​                   What is a Legacy Letter?
A Legacy Letter, recording or video is an opportunity to document a piece of your life story. 

Location: Madelyn Helling Library, 980 Helling Way, Nevada City, CA

Date: Sunday, March 2, 2025 1-3 PM

Facilitators: Death educators, Nancy Jacobsen & Sushila Mertens

Tentative Outline:
1:00 – 1:15 Welcome, Introduction
1:15 – 1:45 What should be included in a Legacy Letter, recording or video?

1:46 – 2:15  Practice writing a legacy letter, audio/video script

2:15 – 2:30 How to write your own Obit
Traditional newspaper obit vs. write your own story.
 Show some creative examples (NY Times?)

2:30 – 2:45 Practice writing your own story – jot down ideas, just to get started.

2:46 – 3:00 Summary
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