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Writing Workshops with Duane Roen

Wisdom: I Wish That I Had Known Then What I Know Now
2026-08-05 13:30:00 2026-08-05 15:00:00 America/Phoenix Writing Workshops with Duane Roen Tempe Public Library - Study Room 8

Wednesday, August 05
1:30pm - 3:00pm

Add to Calendar 2026-08-05 13:30:00 2026-08-05 15:00:00 America/Phoenix Writing Workshops with Duane Roen Family history writing. Tempe Public Library - Study Room 8

Tempe Public Library

Study Room 8

Family history writing.

As we gain more experience in life, there are more opportunities to think, “If I had known then what I know now, life might have been a little easier or a little more enjoyable for me.” Isn’t hindsight wonderful?  In this workshop, we will reflect on moments in life when we might have benefitted from knowing a few things that we have learned since then.

REGISTRATION: Required.

AGE GROUP: | Seniors | Adults |

EVENT TYPE: | Writing |

TAGS: | Writing | Genealogy | Family History |

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