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Community Building Through Shared Writing Groups.

  • Thursday, November 13, 2025
  • 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM
  • Virtual

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Idea Exchange: Community Building Through Shared Writing Groups

Thursday, November 13, 2025

3-4:30 PM EST, 2-3:30 PM CST, 1-2:30-MST,12-1:30 PM PST

Debbie Jackson, Director, Clemson University Emeritus College
Marilyn DeLong, President, University of Minnesota Women’s Club and Leader, Creative Writing Circle
Cecil Huey, Past Chair, Clemson Emeritus College Advisory Board, and active member of writing groups: Memoir Writing and Moments and Memories at Clemson Emeritus College.

    In this panel discussion, you will learn about the critical role of Community Building in Retirement Organizations, led by Dr. Debbie Jackson. She will share successful community-building strategies for the Clemson Emeritus College.

    Marilyn DeLong will share the history of the very successful Women’s Club and the Creative Writing Circle at the University of Minnesota. This storied community-building effort has brought women together through shared writing experiences.

    Cecil Huey will share his own experiences as an author and leader in two writing groups at Clemson's Emeritus College. A noted and creative writer, Cecil will describe ways to build relationships and to foster a sense of belonging through shared writing groups.

    An open discussion and idea exchange will follow; please join us with your ideas and questions.

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