March 2013

Historic Riverside Cemetery Conservancy
Writing Your Autobiography 
April 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 3-5 pm  

 

Riverside Cemetery Gate House, 1301 Riverside Drive 


It's never too early or too late to start writing your life story. How many times have we sat around regretting that we never wrote down daddy's stories or recorded grandma's words of wisdom on paper?

 

This four-week course is designed to teach and encourage you adults to write your memoirs. Each week offers a step-by-step approach to tweak your memory and organize your thoughts.

Ed Grisamore, a columnist for The Macon Telegraph and the author of eight books and one Grammy-nominated audiobook, has been teaching this course since 2003 at Wesleyan and Georgia College, as well as several retirement communities and churches in Macon. In 2000, Ed helped his parents write and publish their life story as a Christmas gift for their children and grandchildren.


  

 
Ed has designed the course to be entertaining, stimulating and inspiring.  More than 50 of his students have gone on to publish books, with several more currently working toward publication.

"I remember interviewing a 92-year-old lady for a newspaper column a few years ago,'' Ed said. "She had just published a book about her life story. I asked what compelled her to write her memoirs, and I'll never forget what she told me.''

"Nobody,'' she said, "should die with the music inside them.''

 

Course Outline
Week One: Introduction, Childhood Memories
Week Two: Young Adult, College, Career, Marriage, Memory Triggers
Week Three: Middle Age and Beyond , Organization, Craft of Writing
Week Four: Publication, Motivational Speakers, Class Party

Cost: $75 per person ($100 for two members from same family.)
For more information 478-256-9789 [email protected]
 

 

 

Become A Friend of Riverside Cemetery!

Our membership drive is in full swing! Thanks to all who have already become members. We hope the rest of you will consider becoming members for 2013. 

The Conservancy exists to preserve, to enhance and to share the beauty and history of Riverside Cemetery for the benefit of future generations. Join our efforts and enjoy our public programs!

 

In addition, the Conservancy builds endowments to secure the long-term stability of the cemetery. We received a 501 (C) 3 non-profit designation from the IRS in December of 2005. All donations are tax deductible.

 

You can become a member of the Historic Riverside Cemetery

Conservancy by purchasing an annual membership at any of the

following levels:

  • Student Supporter.....................$10
  • Individual................................$25
  • Dual/Family..............................$40
  • Gingko Gardener........................$100
  • Earthwork Angel........................$250
  • Gate House Guardian...................$500
  • Ascending Advocate....................$1,000
  • Calvert Vaux Society...................$5,000
Each level offers different benefits, but all levels offer the benefit of knowing that your continued support will help preserve one of the community's most treasured landmarks!



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