Needham Community Education

Marianne Marks, a retired teacher, began a “next steps” group with a couple of friends. Two years later, the group continues to meet because its seven members find it a valuable touch point in navigating retirement. She thinks the model is worth sharing. In her retirement, Marianne enjoys facilitating adult writing groups because the writing process has integrity, leads to rich conversation and builds a sense of community. A graduate of Harvard University, she recognizes the power of writing to organize thinking, stimulate brain connection, and promote a sense of satisfaction when the process yields a complete original piece. She is a retired teacher who continues to grow her own writing practice. https://www.mariannemarkswritingcoach.com/