Medford author and poet Shirley Gerald Ware is hosting a six-week class at the Medford Senior Center on the art of writing poetry and short stories, taking place at 10:30 a.m. on Fridays from June 23 through July 28. Shirley is the author of nine books; her 10th book, “The Three of US,” is pending. She also is the publisher of “Fresh! Literary Magazine,” which publishes teen and adult writers locally and worldwide. Call the Senior Center at 781-396-6010 to reserve a seat. Space is limited.