ONLINE: Creative activities have been proven to increase our joy and longevity. How can we best grow our creative capacity to lead our most fulfilling lives? In this lecture-based course, we will tackle this question as we investigate the creative personality and the brain. Students will discover how to cultivate a creative mindset, build a creative toolbox and impact their sense of identity and purpose. They also will learn how music supports our health, well-being and creative expression as we age. Two guest speakers will share their knowledge in the area of creativity and aging. | Lecture + Q&A.
Max enrollment: 200.
Class sessions are recorded.
Samantha Shad is an award-winning author, successful Hollywood screenwriter and entertainment attorney. She is the author of the acclaimed books “The Write to Happiness: How to Write Stories That Change Your Brain and Your Life” and “Write Through the Crisis.” She also is a feature film and TV screenwriter (“Class Action,” “Vanished Without a Trace”) for Ridley Scott, Steven Bochco and other luminaries. She is known as an OLLI-experienced, engaging, lively instructor.