Bringing Stories to Life
For decades, Delores has taught the art of writing life stories — in senior centers, libraries, private groups, and retirement communities across the greater Seattle area.
Where Delores Has Taught
SeniorNet — Bellevue & Burien
Teaching Writing LifeStories classes through SeniorNet for many years, helping participants capture and share the stories of their lives.
Libraries & Community Groups
Classes and presentations at the Fiske Library in Madison Park, the Whidbey Genealogy Group, and African American community groups including NAM.
Retirement Communities
Ongoing workshops at Aljoya, Timber Ridge, Weyerhaeuser, and SHAG communities — bringing the joy of memoir writing to residents.
Private & Faith Groups
Presentations for the Daughters of the American Revolution, LDS private groups, and the Mormon Genealogy Day — sharing techniques for preserving family stories.
A History of Teaching
SeniorNet Writing LifeStories
Community Centers Writing Workshop
Individual Teaching Engagements
SHAG Community Workshops
"I was in your Stories of Your Life writing class last fall in Redmond. I loved how you taught it and think you did an awesome job! I really enjoyed your style and personal touch."
— Pat K., class participant
"Delores Davis is a retired Social Worker who has been teaching writing life stories with the SeniorNet classes for quite a few years now. My husband and I have taken her classes many times and have benefited greatly."
— SeniorNet student
"My wife and I have experienced the death of 23 family members and friends during the past two years. Think of how much family information and stories are gone — never to be experienced again. We wish we had paid more attention and recorded the stories handed down from previous generations."
— J.H., class participant
"I want to tell their stories because their stories deserve to be told — but also because of what I have learned from them that has, to my surprise, made my own life better and happier."
— Class participant
"I am writing the story of my life because I would like to leave a record of my very full, enjoyable life for my family."
— K.B., class participant
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Every book is an extension of the message Delores brings to the stage — available wherever books are sold.