Posted August 30, 2022
The Creative Lifelong Learning program will host an event with author and Granville County native, Tom Young on Tuesday, September 13 at 1:30 p.m. at the Granville County Senior Center (107 Lanier Street, Oxford). The class will focus on the craft and business of writing and publishing and Young will share the inspirations behind his novels. This CLL course is free and open to the public and a CLL membership is not required.
Young is best known for his military thrillers set in modern-day conflicts, in addition to historical novels set in World War II. Young served with the Air National Guard in Afghanistan and Iraq. He has flown combat missions to Kosovo and Bosnia as well as Latin America, the far east, and the horn of Africa. Young also worked as a flight engineer on the C-130 Hercules and the C-5 Galaxy, logging nearly five thousand hours. He has flown to nearly forty countries and has received several military honors. Young has received the Air Force Combat Action Medal, three Air Medals, and three Aerial Achievement Medals. He currently works as an airline pilot based at Reagan National Airport and holds B.A. and M.A. degrees in Mass Communication from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
This class is dedicated to the memory of Maxine Chauvaux, who was instrumental in organizing this event. Chauvaux was one of the founders of the Creative Voices program at the Senior Center and was a true advocate for writing and sharing. Senior Services was fortunate to have her instruct many classes and programs over the years. Her knowledge and love for storytelling will certainly be missed by Granville County and the many residents who benefited from her talent and expertise over the years.
For more information, please contact Granville County Senior Center at 919-693-1930 or visit the Granville County website.