Turning Memories Into Memoirs^®
Lifestory Writing Programs for Individuals and Families

Canada

British Columbia | Manitoba | Ontario

BRITISH COLUMBIA
Vancouver

Sidney Allinson
E-mail: Sidney Allinson

Sidney is an active seminar leader and professional writer. Author of five published books and numerous articles and scripts, he is a former communications consultant to the Government of Ontario. Sidney also has a background in marketing. With special interests in military history and genealogy, he finds leading lifewriting workshops a natural complement. Sidney presents lifestory writing workshops and programs at local community colleges and senior centers.

MANITOBA Winnipeg Ralph Melnicer Winnipeg E-mail: Ralph Melnicer

Ralph works with senior citizens in a variety of ethno-cultural communities where memoir-writing is a rewarding and growthful affirmation of life experience. He offers teacher workshops and is a consultant to the Winnipeg School Department at the Prince Charles Education Resource Center. Ralph also incorporates Turning Memories® workshops into his work as a teacher of English as a Second Language.

ONTARIO
Toronto

Gillian Hewitt Keepsake Memoirs Burlington E-mail: Gillian Hewitt

Services: Lifewriting/Memoir Workshops Editing Book production Public Speaking Academic classes at local high schools or community colleges Coaching Oral histories Gillian Hewitt, M.Ed., has over 30 years of teaching, coaching and counseling experience. An award-winning Toastmaster's InternationalTM speaker, she offers presentations, seminars and workshops for conferences, club meetings or private groups. Gillian also presents one-day Lifewriting workshops at a local B&B in Burlington. A published writer, she is certified in the Epstein technique of oral history interviewing, and will help you to capture your past on tape and turn it into a custom memoir book that is sure to become a family heirloom. "I believe that helping others to record their personal history is rewarding and important work. Whether it is a small collection of vignettes to celebrate a particular milestone, or a complete life story, this piece of writing is a priceless treasure that can be shared for generations." Gillian also provides transcription, editing and coaching services, and is a member of the Association of Personal Historians.