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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
February 20-24, 2023
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| Virtual Lecture: Mindfulness Apps |
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Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware. You can practice mindfulness through simple activities in the comfort of your home!
Senior Planet in San Antonio, in collaboration with AARP Texas, will be offering a free virtual lecture about Mindfulness Apps on Thursday, February 23 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST.
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, like reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure. Join Senior Planet in San Antonio and AARP San Antonio for this collaborative online session to learn about popular apps that teach breathing and meditation techniques, as well as new technology, like wearable breath monitors and more.
This virtual event is free, but space is limited. Register today to save your spot. We hope to see you there!
Have a great week,
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– Darryl Greer, South Regional Program Manager
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| SASPEAKUP! Needs Your Voice |
 San Antonio needs to hear from you. Our community and local government need the voices and insight of older adults. SASPEAKUP! is your one-stop website to participate in City Council meetings, surveys, events, and more! Create a profile today to customize notifications from the City of San Antonio and get involved.
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Discover the Great Wall!
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 Discover Live returns this week to take you on a live, interactive walking tour of one of the most iconic and ancient landmarks in the world…
The Great Wall of China
Join us online on Friday, February 24 at 5:00pm CST to learn about the different dynasties that constructed and maintained the wall throughout history, and the various architectural styles used. Get a sense of the scale and grandeur of the Great Wall as we take you on this journey. This is an experience not to be missed for history and culture buffs alike!
Registration is required for this online event. Click here to sign up!
Before we visit the Great Wall, be sure to check out Senior Planet's online class “Intro to Translation Tools” this Wednesday, February 22 at 3:30pm CST. |
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Highlighting Black Voices for
Black History Month
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 Throughout February, we'll be spotlighting Senior Planet articles and AARP Virtual Community Center (VCC) events that highlight Black voices and celebrate the Black experience! This week…
…Read Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson Creates a Village to see how a woman on a mission helped transform and revitalize the Russell community in Louisville, Kentucky back to a place of hope and Black pride.
…Register for AARP Presents a Concert with Eric Benét on 2/23 to join the VCC in celebrating Black History Month and learn about the powerful connection between music and health. |
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Online Classes Continue
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 Can't make it to a local center? Don't worry! Senior Planet's free online classes are here to stay.
Follow these links to view next week's online offerings:
➡ Online Fitness Classes 💪
➡ Senior Planet's National Online Classes 💻 |
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Upcoming In-Person Classes
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These classes take place at Senior Planet partner sites in and around Bexar County. Click each class below for dates, times, and locations. Please visit each center to register for classes.
Monday, February 20, 2023
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MyChart
@ Normoyle Senior Center
Monday, February 20 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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Money Matters
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, February 21 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
This lecture gives an introduction to topics such as online banking, keeping your financial information safe, and online shopping.
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MyChart
@ Bob Ross Senior Center
Tuesday, February 21 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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MyChart
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, February 21 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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Online Health Resources
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, February 21 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This presentation will introduce you to the topics and tools offered on two reputable websites, MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic.
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Wednesday, February 22, 2023
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MyChart
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Wednesday, February 22 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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Ride Sharing Apps
@ District 5 Senior Center
Wednesday, February 22 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This presentation will explore ride sharing apps, which are also known as e-hailing apps.
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MyChart
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, February 22 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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Thursday, February 23, 2023
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Online Rx Drug Resources
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, February 23 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture offers an overview of useful online drug resources. Hosted by Senior Planet in San Antonio
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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| The Latest News from Senior Planet |
| There are plenty of new articles and news stories to read over at seniorplanet.org. Here are just a few! |
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Senior Planet talks to….
Bruce Davison |
| Character actor Bruce Davison talks exclusively to Senior Planet about his work, favorite roles, and Henry Fonda's advice.
Read More |
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Meet the Trainer:
Josy Delaney |
| For American Heart Month, Senior Planet Participant-turned-Trainer Josy Delany discusses women’s heart health, and the joys of Tai Chi.
Read More |
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| We Want To Hear Your Story |
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We are looking for Senior Planet participants, Supporters, and past students located in San Antonio, TX who want to share the benefits you have experienced from our classes. You can share your stories of empowerment through learning technology, feeling connected by finding online friends, or discussing the impact of finding jobs or financial resources online.
Together we can inspire older adults in our community and disrupt ageism surrounding technology.
I would love to speak with anyone interested in this ask! Please contact:
Darryl Greer
Email: [email protected]
or Call: 210-504-4862
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| Learning, social connections, great conversations, and fun do not have to stop during this period of social isolation. We’re a community of people 60 and older who are harnessing the power of technology to change the way we age. |
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| If you’re reading this far down, we admire you. You investigate the fine print. You push past limits. You commit. In other words, we think you’re Senior Planet Supporter material. Senior Planet Supporters are part of a nationwide community of people over 60 who are aging with attitude and fighting to change the way the world views getting older. You can become a Supporter today in about one minute: just click here to make a donation that supports the work of Senior Planet and our parent nonprofit Older Adults Technology Services (OATS). No amount is too small–we mean it. Okay, we’re done. You can get back to your boundary-pushing life. |
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