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Ellouise Schoettler
Stories for Seniors

“Ellouise’s stories are warm,

witty, and beautifully told.”
Ellouise Schoettler
A professional storyteller for nearly 20 years,
Ellouise performs nationally for audiences of all — Jon Spelman, Storyteller
ages at colleges, schools, libraries and festivals,
and most recently performed at the 2009 National
Storytelling Festival (Jonesborough, Tenn). Retirement Communities
Ellouise has been performing programs specifically
Independent Living
for seniors for the last five years. She combines Assisted Living
personal memories, family stories, and folktales to
create programs that entertain and engage senior
Senior Centers
audiences. Often, her stories prompt residents to
share their stories. Folktales and personal stories for adults.
Family and visitor events for audiences of all ages.
Local senior program clients include: Brighton Workshops and storytelling classes for residents.
Gardens (Chevy Chase, MD), Chevy Chase House Staff development workshops.
(Washington, D.C.), Kensington Park (Kensington,
MD), Sunrise at Connecticut Aventue (Washington,
D.C.), Goodwin House (Arlington, VA).
Contact Ellouise
(301) 951-1213
“Listening to you is like listening to the radio. I love it.”
– Sunrise senior facility resident, October 2009

Ellouise’s story programs:

• Entertain

• Prompt memories

• Encourage residents to share their own stories

• Honor common life milestones

“...with vivid imagery, a well-placed pause, and just the right dose of southern charm,
Ellouise masterfully draws listeners into her delightful world.”
-- Amy Saidman, Director, Speakeasy (Washington, DC)

Ellouise Schoettler • 301.951.1213 • www.storiesforseniors.com • ellouise1@juno.com