A legacy letter (also
called an “ethical will”) is a written document that allows you to share your
life lessons, express your values and transmit your blessings to future
generations. A legacy letter is shorter than a memoir, typically just a few
pages. Writing one is a rewarding experience that creates an enduring gift for
family and friends. This four-session online course includes discussion and
brief writing exercises to help you examine your life history, explore your
values and capture important insights. It offers advice, encouragement and a
model structure to help you draft and complete your own legacy letter.
This class has a limit of 20 participants.
Jay
Sherwin has
practiced law, given away money for five different charitable foundations and
served as a hospital chaplain. In 2019, he created the Life Reflections Project
to educate people about legacy letters, ethical wills and other legacy
documents. Jay has extensive experience facilitating online adult learning
programs and he has taught this course for OLLI programs nationwide.
Click here to support lifelong learning in the
Berkshires
OLLI: the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Berkshire Community College Partners in education with Williams College, Bard College at Simon's Rock and the Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts 1350 West Street | Pittsfield, MA 01201 | 413.236.2190 | olli@berkshirecc.edu