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Charmaine Nelson
(626) 685-6759
DIEDRE WOLOWNICK,
AUTHOR OF THE SHARP END OF LIFE,
TALKS ABOUT HER INTIMATE JOURNEY OF COURAGE AND PERSISTENCE
Monday, June 3, 6PM
Pasadena Senior Center
85 East Holly Street, Pasadena
On Monday, June 3, Pasadena Senior Center is delighted to be hosting a talk and book signing with author and rock climber Diedre Wolownick. She is a wife, mother, teacher, musician, marathoner and rock climber. At age 66 she became the oldest woman to climb El Capitan in Yosemite with her son, the famed “Free Solo” climber, Alex Honnold.
She shares her intimate journey, revealing how her climbing achievement reflects a broader story of courage and persistence.
From a confused young wife and busy but lonely mother to confident middle-aged athlete, Dierdre brings the audience and her readers along as she finds new strength, happiness, and community in the outdoors- and a life of learning acceptance, and spirit.
Diedre’s book, The Sharp End of Life, illustrates her years of struggle in marriage and ultimate divorce, and how she found inspiration in her now-adult children’s passions, as well as new depths within herself.
The Pasadena Center provides innovative, cutting-edge, nationally recognized programs for older adults in the Pasadena community. We’re so pleased to be a part of Diedre’s efforts to share a story for people of all ages who value innovation, interdependence, and creative options for living well. Her life exemplifies our motto for living, #AgeWell.
We hope this event will inspire you to challenge yourself to do something you have always wanted to do, and look for more ways to fulfill your dreams. . While there is no cost to attend the event, registration is required. Register online at http://www.pasadenaseniorcenter.org/events/event-online-registration or call (626) 795-4331. The event is presented by the Pasadena Senior Center. For more information, email
Founded in 1960, the Pasadena Senior Center is an independent nonprofit agency that offers recreational, educational, wellness and social services to people ages 50 and older in a welcoming environment. Services are also provided for frail, low-income and homebound seniors.