Free Minds Poetry Write Day

Thursday, November 6
1:30-3:00 PM
Location: OLLI's Social Space on the 5th floor

OLLI and the local nonprofit Free Minds Book Club & Writing Workshop are excited to co-sponsor our 7th "Free Minds Poetry Write Day." Workshops ceased during COVID and are now finally back. Jenny Pierson is coordinating this event.

Free Minds conducts literacy programs, including poetry classes, for incarcerated youth in DC. They will provide us with a packet of poems written by incarcerated young men for us to read and provide comments.

We are seeking a community of 20-25 OLLI members who will give the youth's poetry encouraging comments. Providing feedback on these poems is an enjoyable community activity and a great way to show these youth that others respect their work and appreciate their dedication. A few men who have participated in and benefited from this program will be with us to share their experiences in the program and express their appreciation.

If you have questions, contact Jenny Pierson - [email protected] / 202-248-8288