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Classes for high school students
A legacy letter is a written document that allows you to share your life lessons, express your values, and transmit your blessings to future generations. Also called an ethical will, it is shorter than a memoir— typically just a few pages. Writing one is a rewarding experience that creates an enduring gift for family, friends, and other loved ones. This introductory workshop includes discussion and brief writing exercises to help you examine your life history, explore your values, and capture important insights. Receive advice, encouragement, and a model structure to help you draft and complete your own legacy letter.
In a long and varied career, Jay Sherwin has practiced law, given away money for five charitable foundations, worked as a philanthropy consultant and served as a hospital chaplain. Drawing on all those experiences, Jay created the Life Reflections Project to educate people about legacy letters and ethical wills; he now teaches classes and workshops on legacy writing and helps people craft their own legacy documents. Jay was born in Worcester and has lived all over the country, including a decade in the San Francisco Bay Area. He now lives in Portland, Maine. You can read more about Jay and the Life Reflections Project on his website at www.jaysherwin.com.
Jay Sherwin
