The Maryland Department of Aging, in partnership with Story Tapestries (a local non-profit), is pleased to announce the launch of Share Your Life Stories, an initiative designed to address the issue of social isolation many older adults are experiencing as a result of COVID-19. Share Your Life Stories is designed to give older adults throughout the state a chance to engage and connect with others in a safe and creative environment.
Share Your Life Stories is a series of virtual presentations and workshops where participants listen, learn the art of storytelling, and share their life stories. For those without smart phones and computers, there is telephone access to all events. There are two types of events 1) Storytelling Broadcast and 2) Story Circles. The “Storytelling Broadcasts” offer participants a chance to log on or dial in to hear award winning storytellers. The "Story Circles" events are interactive and give participants a chance to log in or dial in and be a part of small groups to learn the art of storytelling, and share their stories. All events are free of charge for Marylanders 60 and older. Registration is required and available on a first come basis.
We hope you will join us and please share this invitation with friends, family, program participants, colleagues, and partner organizations. Click here for a flyer and frequently asked questions. Stay tuned for additional events coming soon.
UPCOMING DATES
Storytelling Broadcast (Watch/Listen)
- February 2nd, 2021 at 3 pm - 4 pm (w/ Noa Baum)
- March 2nd, 2021 at 1pm - 2 pm (w/ Jamaal Collier)
- March 30th, 2021 at 1 pm - 2 pm (w/ TBD)
To Register for Storytelling Broadcasts, go to:
bit.ly/storybroadcastregister
or call (301) 916-6328 ext #2
Story Circles (Watch/Listen, & Share)
- February 18th, 2021 at 1 pm - 2 pm (w/ Noa Baum)
- February 25th, 2021 at 1 pm - 2 pm (w/ Noa Baum)
- March 11th, 2021 at 1 pm - 2 pm (w/Jamaal Collier)
- March 18th, 2021 at 1 pm - 2 pm (w/Jamaal Collier)
To Register for Story Circles, go to:
bit.ly/storycircleshare
or call (301) 916-6328 ext #2
Our first storyteller is Noa Baum
Who is Noa Baum? Born and raised in Israel, Noa Baum is an award-winning storyteller, author, public speaker, and coach. She focuses on the power of storytelling to heal across the divides of identity and build bridges of peace. Noa is a winner of Parents’ Choice and StorytellingWorld awards and is a member of the National Storytelling Network. https://www.noabaum.com
This project is made possible by the Maryland Department of Aging in collaboration with Story Tapestries, Inc.
For additional information or media inquires, please contact:
Susanne Forno at 410-767-1076 or susanne.forno@maryland.gov
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