LifeBio classes are forming across the United States and recently Canada too. We're excited to see these classes start in local retirement communities, schools, libraries, and community centers. Typically, LifeBio 101 classes are eight weeks in length, with the last week being a time for celebration. The course is provided in a booklet with group exercises and individual homework, with each participant using the Memory Journal as their guide in writing an autobiography. Although the curriculum was designed to appeal to older adults, we also found that intergenerational groups work out great. Sometimes it's a mother and daughter or father and son taking LifeBio 101 together. Sometimes it is two friends deciding to take the class. It's been amazing to see 96-year-old Vi Gura teaching these classes in Florida. She has taught over 70 people (in seven classes so far) to tell and share their life stories at her senior living community using this curriculum. It's our hope that many more cities will have the LifeBio 101 classes since they are affordable ($399.00 for up to 10 students with all materials plus S&H) and so much fun. We have received tremendous feedback as participants move from being strangers to close friends. Amazing class....
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