Adult Educator | Author | Facilitator of Reflective Learning
Hello Lifelong Learners!
This summer, I walked the final 100 kilometers of the Camino de Santiago in northern Spain—from Sarria to Santiago de Compostela. The trail reminded me that every step carries both the story of where we’ve been and the possibility of seeing our lives in a new way. We don’t have to have every answer before taking the next step.
That spirit of curiosity continues this fall. I hope you’ll join me online at Monterey Peninsula College for another opportunity to reflect, write, and learn together.
Making Meaning in Later Adulthood: A Memoiristic Journey
Our lives hold stories whose meanings can change as we do. Through guided reflective writing and small-group conversation, revisit meaningful experiences, explore thoughts and feelings, and consider fresh perspectives. Learn a reflective cycle that invites curiosity, imagination, and experimentation. No previous writing experience is needed, and sharing is always invitational.
Days: Saturdays
Time: 10–11:30 a.m. Pacific
Dates: October 31 – December 12, 2026
Location: Online via Zoom through Monterey Peninsula College
Together, we’ll explore:
- Writing invitations that spark memory and reflection
- Thoughtful conversation in a brave and curious community
- New ways of understanding familiar stories
- Small experiments that bring new insights into everyday life
Visit MPC for registration, fees, and the complete class schedule.
Looking ahead to spring 2027
A continuing course, Making Meaning in Later Adulthood: A Memoiristic Journey 2.0, is planned for spring 2027. Through themes such as “The Wisdom of Contradictions” and “What Else Might Be True?”, we’ll build on the introductory course with new writing invitations, fresh perspectives, and opportunities to experiment. Completion of the introductory course or instructor permission is required. Details to come!
Whether you’ve written for years or are picking up a pen for the first time, I hope you’ll join us as we discover the wisdom already present in our lives.
Wishing you peace on your own journey…Buen Camino!
Baker is the award-winning author of, “An Unintentional Accomplice: A Personal Perspective on White Responsibility.” E-Book available at http://bit.ly/4wEDShU. Her next book DISPATCHES, From Racial Divide to a Road of Repair, A Collection of Essays is forthcoming.