Seniors can get started telling their life story Nov. 16 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Building (One Veterans Plaza) with educated and clinical social worker Jacqueline Wallen.

Wallen is an associate professor in the Department of Family Science at the University of Maryland in College Park. She focuses on teaching and research in aging. The event is free and all seniors are welcome.

The SPARKLE (Senior Programs Aimed at Re-Kindling Lifetime Engagement) event is hosted by Silver Spring Town Center Inc. and the Downtown Silver Spring Senior Village.