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Will 2026 be the year you finally write that novel you’ve been dreaming about? This eight-week online novel writing course will walk you through the process step by step. Each week, the focus will be on some technical aspect of novel writing — from premise to point of view, plot & structure to methods of characterization. In addition to the weekly lesson, there will be curated readings and assignments which you may post for instructor feedback. Additionally, in the last two weeks, you will be allowed to post up to 2000 words of your work-in-progress for critique. This is a flexible course, which you can “do” at your own pace, though ideally you will follow along week by week. There are no live sessions and no Zoom, so if you have to miss a week or two, the lesson will still be there waiting for you when you come back! NOTE: While participants are encouraged to interact (offering feedback to each other’s work and engaging in online discussions about the material), engagement and interaction amongst participants varies from session to session and is not mandatory. Required texts: "Hooked" by Les Edgerton and "Plot & Structure" by James Scott Bell San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Ekphrastic writing has been described as “taking the visual and transforming it to the verbal.” This form of writing, used for centuries, encourages writers to use visual art as a muse for putting words to paper. In this highly generative, immersive workshop, participants will engage with imaginative writing prompts, exploring the use of images as a source of inspiration for creativity. This generative, interactive session will cover numerous ways on how visual art can be a wellspring for new projects and a way to infuse current projects with energy and excitement. We’ll experience the various forms ekphrastic writing can take, using our own unique perspectives to create fresh narratives. The workshop will include a taste of SoulCollage®, an expressive arts method, through which we’ll create and write from our own images. (No artistic background required.) Participants will have the opportunity to share their work and receive positive, uplifting feedback, and they’ll leave with several short pieces they may wish to develop further. Materials will be provided. San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

Explore mindfulness-based writing using fun prompts to collectively inspire and deepen your intuitive expression. Participants in this one-session creative writing workshop will be inspired by a series of short, in-class prompts with a poem and pictures. The aim is to boost creativity and deepen each participant’s intuitive expression through contemplative practices. We will start this workshop with a brief mindfulness settling-in exercise—and a poem to accompany the session’s theme. And after each writing prompt, participants will be encouraged to discuss their work in small groups. This intuitive creation process is highly motivating; it enhances self-awareness and the flow of ideas and connection with others. As a creative writing teacher and published author since 2007, and a trained mindfulness teacher since 2017, I enjoy fostering unique and brave spaces for participants to gather from all backgrounds and walks of life. This course is designed for every type of writer: novelists, poets, screenwriters, playwrights, journalists, essayists, etc., with all levels of experience: from novice writers to seasoned authors. We will focus on the collective inspiration derived from a fresh series of fun and original writing prompts. Just bring a pen and notebook to our online class… And come as you are! San Diego Writers, Ink on Facebook / Instagram

The Rev. Jesse Jackson was a lifelong civil rights advocate until his death Tuesday at the age of 84.

Reduce the risk of wandering, falls, household injuries, medication errors, and more by learning important safety tips to keep people living with memory loss safe and well at home. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Develop new skills and strategies for connecting and communicating more effectively with a person experiencing memory loss, and responding when interactions are challenging. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. https://www.alzsd.org/event/communication-skills-jun2026/ Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Learn strategies for adapting to daily challenges, enhancing health and well-being, and planning for the future. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram

Join us this Mother's Day to celebrate and honor all of the amazing 'mother figures' who have nurtured us in our life! Come to the gardens to enjoy a delectable, garden-inspired brunch paired with a refreshing spritzer! We will also create beautiful bouquets with flowers foraged straight from the garden. Everyone in the family is invited for this special day of garden fun! Ticket includes a plated brunch, dessert & a curated cocktail spritzer as well as a build-a-bouquet & card making station with wild foraged plants from the Gardens. Join us for this special day in our gorgeous outdoor setting. Tickets for this event are valued at $100. Olivewood understands that everyone has different experiences and available resources. For this reason, we offer a $75 reduced rate that you may select at your discretion. There are discounted tickets available for children, along with a special *Kid's Menu! Refund Policy: If you cannot attend the event, we ask that you notify us at least 72 hours before the scheduled event, given the staff time needed to purchase and prep supplies. If notified 72 hours before the scheduled event, we will offer you a refund or a credit for the next class/event. We understand that things happen; in the event of emergency situations, please contact Adult Nutrition Educator, Ellyse, at ellyse@olivewoodgardens.org, so we can accommodate you. If you have further questions about the details of this event or Olivewood's safety measures, please email Ellyse, at ellyse@olivewoodgardens.org Olivewood Gardens on Facebook / Instagram

Having challenges helping someone with their hygiene? This workshop gives caregivers hands-on training on how to assist someone living with dementia to bathe, brush teeth, or other needs. In partnership with SRCA 50 Plus. This class is presented by local nonprofit Alzheimer’s San Diego and is designed specifically for care partners. Alzheimer's San Diego on Facebook / Instagram