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Northwest Creative Aging at Town Hall

October 20, 2023 at 9:48 a.m.

Ty Nolan and Rebecca Crichton share a conversation about grief and the healing power of stories at Town Hall Seattle on October 31

On Tuesday, October 31 at 7:30pm, join a conversation at Town Hall Seattle between Ty Nolan, internationally known bestselling author on grief, bereavement and hospice care, and Rebecca Crichton, executive director at Northwest Center for Creative Aging.

“A Conversation on Grief and the Healing Power of Stories” presents the connection between storytelling and healing, and how a story can be a map of understanding for our past and a beacon of hope for our future.

Ty Nolan is an acclaimed author, recognized for their work as in USA Today and New York Times. Ty gained prominence through their award-winning book Coyote Still Going: Native American Legends and Contemporary Stories which received the 2014 BP Readers Choice Award. With a unique background that includes their mother’s role as one of the first Head Start teachers on the reservation, Ty’s early experiences in storytelling laid the foundation for exceptional narrative skills. Notably, Ty has collaborated with the National Science Foundation’s Flagship Project, Synergy, imparting the art of storytelling to STEM professors at various colleges to communicate complex technological concepts to a broader audience.

Rebecca Crichton started her “Encore Career” as executive director of NWCCA in 2012 after 21 years with The Boeing Company. She refashioned her skills and knowledge as a writer, curriculum designer, and leadership development coach to offer programs related to Creative Aging at many venues in the Seattle area. An active participant in the local aging community, she writes regularly for 3rd Act Magazine.

The program is presented by Town Hall Seattle and Northwest Center for Creative Aging. Town Hall Seattle is located at 1119 8th Ave (entrance odd Seneca St), $5-$25 sliding scale donation. Click here for more details and ticket information.

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