Reflective Life Writing — FREE Online Memoir Class

If you’ve been wanting a meaningful, creative way to explore your memories, *Reflective Life Writing* is a gentle, supportive online class (This class is funded and designed for the older adults but everyone ages 18 are welcome!). You’ll move through self‑paced lessons on Canvas and meet twice a week on Zoom for discussion, connection, and optional sharing.
And if you’re new to Canvas or Zoom, I will gladly teach you how to use both— step by step, at your pace.

What the class offers:

*Self‑paced Canvas lessons* you can complete anytime
\*Weekly themed writing prompts to spark reflection
\*Short guided exercises to help shape your stories
\*Twice‑weekly Zoom meetings for conversation and community
\*Optional sharing— supportive, never pressured

How it works
You’ll explore the Canvas modules at your own pace, then join our Zoom sessions twice a week for live discussion and guided writing.

*How to Register (Step‑by‑Step)*
Please sign up for OAP‑802‑88794 Reflective Life Writing offered by Santa Ana College Continuing Education at: https://sac.edu/sce/english/
\*\*Option 1 — Keyword Search

1. Click the **Class Schedule** tab (ignore the “Summer Registration Now Open” banner — **Fall is open**).
2. In the **Keyword Search** box, type: **Reflective Life Writing**.
3. One entry will appear — click **View One Section**.
4. Choose **Section #6**, which is my class: **OAP‑802‑88794**.

\*\*Option 2 — Browse by Category

1. Click **Active Adults**.
2. Select **View All Online Classes**.
3. Choose **OAP‑802 – Seminar for Older Adults**.
4. Click **View 6 Sections**.
5. Select **Section #6**: **OAP‑802‑88794**.

If you need help, Admissions & Records can assist:

* Info page: https://sac.edu/sce/english/student-services/admissions/
* Phone: **714‑564‑6059**
* Or email me directly with any questions at Johnson_Lisa@sac.edu. If online registration doesn’t work for you, we can use a paper registration form.

If you’ve been thinking about writing your story — or simply want a meaningful weekly activity — join us. You don’t need writing experience, just curiosity and a desire to reflect, connect, and create.
The class meets weekly August 17 - December 12, 2026

Meets twice weekly online via Zoom. Can’t meet for all sessions? No worries, we still want you to participate!

Must register by August 1 by using the link and directions. \*\*Look for class 88794 or do a Keyword search for Reflective Life Writing.
Instructor: Lisa Johnson

https://ce.rsccd.edu/searchablescheduleapplication/en-us/course-overview/cec/any-term/live-classes-online,online-at-my-pace/older-adults/OAP%20802/

SAC - Active - Life Wellbeing & Purpose

SAC-Active-Santa Ana College

Sean

Reflective Life Writing - Free!

Online event

If you’re experiencing a life change—whether expected or unexpected—this class offers a supportive space to reflect, reset, and move forward with greater clarity and confidence.

Life transitions may include: shifts in health, caregiving, retirement, relationships, living situations, grief and loss, or simply a sense that life is changing. Through guided discussion and practical techniques, you’ll explore ways to feel more grounded, regulate your nervous system, and build resilience during uncertain times.

\*\*\*please note: this is a FREE class for California residents who register on OUR website. Please see embedded link to pre-register on OUR website. https://ce.rsccd.edu/SearchableScheduleApplication/en-us/course-overview/cec/any-term/live-classes-online/older-adults/OAP%20457/

### **Who is this class ideal for?**

* Individuals navigating life transitions or unexpected changes.
* Those feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or “in-between” stages.
* Anyone seeking tools for emotional balance, reflection, and next steps
* Individuals who want to learn how the restorative power of music and sound can become a daily practice to find balance and grow around their challenges.

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### **What problem or need does this class address?**

Periods of change can feel destabilizing and emotionally draining. This class provides **practical, accessible tools** to help you feel more supported, including strategies to calm the nervous system, recognize when self-care is needed, and build resilience through simple daily practices.

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### **What will students do in this class?**

Students will engage in **guided discussion and optional sharing** in a safe, supportive environment. The class incorporates:

* Breath awareness and nervous system regulation
* Listening, tone, and sound-based practices
* Grief education and emotional processing
* Exploration of music and sound as **brain-based support for healing and reflection**

Students will also begin to understand how to become the “conductor” of their own inner orchestra—using music, sound, color, awareness, and reflection to support balance. Students will experience the transformational power of therapeutic letter writing as they create something meaningful through the written word, finding their authentic voice as they express the truth of their life as they write.

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### **What are 2–3 outcomes students can expect?**

* Greater ability to distinguish between “Doing” and “Being,” and how too much of either can lead to imbalance and dissonance in the body.
* Simple, practical tools to support emotional regulation and resilience.
* Understanding how music and sound can be used to support balance and healing in daily life.

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### **What might make someone hesitant—and how does this class reduce that concern?**

There is **no right or wrong way to participate**. This class is designed as a **safe, respectful, and non-judgmental space**, with no prerequisites. Students are encouraged to share at their own comfort level, reducing anxiety and creating a sense of ease and belonging.

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### **Why take this class?**

Life transitions are inevitable—but you don’t have to navigate them alone. This class offers a unique blend of **practical tools, emotional support, and creative approaches** to help you move through change with greater confidence and clarity.

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### **About Your Instructor:**

Louise M. Jacobs, RMT/BC, is a compassionate and experienced Grief Educator, Music Therapist, and Instructor, with a deep personal understanding of the grieving process. As a Certified Grief Educator, Louise uses her professional training and lived experience to guide individuals through the difficult and often overwhelming rocky terrain of grief. Having navigated loss as a bereaved spouse, daughter, and friend, she offers a unique and empathetic perspective on healing after loss.

With decades of experience as a clinician in the therapeutic field, Louise combines her expertise in music therapy and grief education to provide a holistic approach to help others learn to grieve more with love than pain. In her presentations, Louise shares practical tools and insights on how to cope with and grow around the grief, empowering others to find strength and resilience in their own journeys.
Louise has also dedicated much of her career in service to others. Her work is driven by a passion for helping others understand and navigate the complex emotions that accompany loss, offering a sense of hope and connection to all who hear her speak.

Louise has taught music courses for Saddleback College Emeritus Institute, Irvine Valley Emeritus Institute, and both Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College Older Adult Programs, including Music Arts, For the Love of Music, Choral Ensemble, Piano, and Instrumental Music. She is a frequent Guest Speaker for CrossWood Church in Long Beach, as well as an Active Speaker for the Orange County Office On Aging, and continues her studies in the areas of Neuroscience and Music, Sound Healing techniques, Music Medicine, Biofield Tuning, Energy Medicine, Guided Imagery, Cymatics, as well as a Sacred Oils Masterclass for End-Of-Life Transitions.

### **Class Details: Navigating Life Transitions: Finding Balance Through Change**

**Free class open to all California residents 18+.**

* **Dates: Fall Semester dates:** Mondays, August 17 - December 12, 2026 (First class is Monday, August 17)
* **Time:** 1:00–3:00 PM
* **Format:** Fully Online
* **Section #:** **88986(Jacobs)**
* **Cost:** **FREE**

✔ No prior experience needed
✔ Share at your comfort level
✔ Supportive, community-centered environment

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### **Call to Action**

Would this class be helpful to you—or someone you know?
Feel free to comment or message me and I can answer any questions you have with details and registering.
Join the class by choosing the online link above and look for ***Section # 88986 - Jacobs***

Navigating Life Changes: Finding Balance Through Change

FREE and open to California residents who register on OUR WEBSITE. Also, be sure to \*\*\*CLICK THE LINK\*\*\* on the confirmation email.
[Must register here](https://ce.rsccd.edu/searchablescheduleapplication/en-us/course-overview/cec/any-term/live-classes-online,online-at-my-pace/older-adults/OAP%20823/)
Meets online via Zoom/Canvas on Tuesday afternoons from 3:00- 5:00 p.m. weeks between Aug 17 to Dec 12.

Whether you are picking up a paintbrush for the first time or returning to art after many years, this course is designed to help you build confidence, explore your creativity, and develop foundational painting skills in a supportive and inspiring environment. *Let's paint!*

[https://www.sac.edu/sce/english/programs/active-adults/](https://www.sac.edu/sce/english/programs/active-adults/)
Must register by May August 10 by using the link above. ***Look for class 88898.***
***Instructor: Atra Givarkes***

SAC-Active-Fine, Studio and Applied Arts

Lauren

Acrylic Painting I/II - OAP 823-88898

FREE and open to California residents who register on OUR WEBSITE. Also, be sure to \*\*\*CLICK THE LINK\*\*\* on the confirmation email.
[Must register here](https://ce.rsccd.edu/searchablescheduleapplication/en-us/course-overview/cec/any-term/live-classes-online,online-at-my-pace/older-adults/OAP%20823/)

Meets online via Zoom/Canvas on Monday evenings for 15 weeks between 8/17-12/12.

This is a non-credit, **tuition-free**, beginner/intermediate Santa Ana College painting course.

* Medium: Watercolor
* Step-by-step demonstrations and recordings
* Explore blending, layering, wet-on-wet, wet-on-dry, color mixing, brush control and more!

Must register through Santa Ana College by October 22 by using the link above. ***Look for class*** ***88884 and 88886***.
***Instructor: Jenny Barrington***

Yuko

Kelly

Watercolor I/II - OAP 823-88884

## Move with Confidence. Reduce Stress. Support Healthy Aging.

Discover how gentle movement can help you feel stronger, more balanced, and more energized—right from the comfort of your home.
Join our **online Chair Yoga** class through **Santa Ana College School of Continuing Education** and experience a safe, accessible approach to improving flexibility, mobility, balance, and overall well-being.
Chair Yoga is much more than stretching. It combines gentle movement, mindful breathing, balance exercises, coordination activities, and relaxation techniques that help build the **foundational mobility and stability** needed for everyday life. Whether your goal is to reduce stiffness, improve posture, manage stress, or simply move with greater confidence, this class offers practical tools you can use every day.
No prior yoga experience is necessary, and the chair provides additional support so students of varying abilities can participate comfortably.

### In this class you'll:

🪑 Improve flexibility, mobility, and joint health
⚖️ Enhance balance, coordination, and body awareness to support fall prevention
💪 Build gentle strength and stability for everyday activities
🧘 Reduce stress through mindful breathing and relaxation techniques
🧠 Learn evidence-based strategies that support healthy aging and whole-person wellness

### About Your Instructor

I'm a full-time health & wellness professor at Santa Ana College. For more than 25 years, I've taught yoga, Pilates, strength training, balance, and healthy aging, helping adults develop the knowledge and confidence to move well throughout life. As both an educator and a member of this community, I'm passionate about making evidence-based exercise accessible, enjoyable, and sustainable for people of all abilities.
**Free online class open to all California residents 18+.** Designed to support lifelong learning for adults of all ages, including midlife and older adult learners.

This is a series of classes available 24/7 for 10 weeks. This is an asynchronous course, taken ANY TIME of the day that works for you, designed for learning at your own pace, but with a weekly pacing guide to encourage you to stay engaged.

Taught by Instructor Fleur Fong, MS, NASM-CPT
Must register by August 10 by using the online event link above. Free class open to all California residents 18+.

Look for class # 88770 - Fong, Fleur

SAC-Active-Exercise, Health and Wellness

Free Yoga: w/CHAIR options-88770

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