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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
May 15-19, 2023
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Next Week at Senior Planet!
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Check out the latest news & notes from the center…
Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour on May 18 – Design Your Own Mug! ☕️
Looking for a fun and creative activity to do? Join us on May 18 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm MDT at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our mug label design event! Use Fotor, a state-of-the-art AI tool to design and customize your own mug label. Once you're happy with your design, we'll print it out and help you apply it to your very own mug. Don't miss out on this chance to socialize and express your creativity!
***Registration is required. Click here to sign up!***
New Program Series! 📋 Click To Learn More and Register:
- Digital Tools for Creative Expression 🎨
- Facebook Fundamentals 📲
In-Person Tech Help: Tech Talks 💻
A Senior Planet trainer will assist you in a small group at the center to answer your questions about your devices. No registration required!
- 🤖 Have questions about your Android device?
Attend a Tech Talk on Android every Tuesday from 1:15pm-2:30pm MDT.
*Android Tech Talk will begin on June 6
- 🍎 Have questions about your Apple device?
Check out Tech Talks on Apple every Friday from 9:45am-11:00am MDT.
- ☁️ Have questions about digital storage and organization on your device?
Participate in Tech Talks on Storage every Friday from 11:15am-12:30pm MDT.
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-Paige Bownds, Center Manager, Senior Planet in Colorado |
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Upcoming In-Person Classes
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Join these classes at the Senior Planet center in Lowry!
7585 E. Academy Boulevard · Denver, CO
Monday, May 15, 2023
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How to Choose a New Computer
Monday, May 15 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer!
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Getting Started with LinkedIn
Tuesday, May 16 | 1:15pm to 2:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Millions of people around the world use LinkedIn for professional networking, and the platform can be a useful tool when you’re searching for a job. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll get an introduction to LinkedIn and walk through the steps of signing up!
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Networking on LinkedIn
Thursday, May 18 | 1:15pm to 2:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Networking on LinkedIn lecture, in person! You’ve built your LinkedIn profile now, what next?
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Design Your Own Mug – “Thirsty Thursday” Happy Hour!
Thursday, May 18 | 4:30pm to 6:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED*
Join the mug club! We'll be using Fotor, a state-of-the-art AI tool, to design and customize our own mug labels.
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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Tech Talks about Apple
Friday, May 19 | 9:45am to 11:00am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your Apple questions answered!
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Google Maps
Friday, May 19 | 9:45am to 10:45am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Google Maps is a mapping application that offers satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives.
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Tech Talks about Digital Storage
Friday, May 19 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your storage and file related questions answered!
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Online Classes Continue
 Can't make it to the center? Don't worry! Our 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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Innovation Mondays!
The Tech Tank at Senior Planet
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The Tech Tank is Senior Planet’s latest program which puts YOU in the driver’s seat to road test and experience innovative technologies.
Join us every Monday with sessions from 1:00-2:00pm and 3:00-4:00pm MDT
This week:
 Smart TVs: Apple TV
Come dabble, explore, try out, and road test some of the most exciting technologies available on the market! Check out a selection of cool tech we think you will love, from the familiar to the cutting edge – all in the comfort of the Senior Planet center with an experienced trainer!
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Special Presentation:
Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk
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Tuesday May 23 @ 1:15pm-2:15pm MDT
This one-hour presentation at our Lowry center includes basic facts about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. We will cover a wide range of dementia-related topics including the latest promising research updates, warning signs and symptoms, diagnosis guidelines, a caregiving overview, dementia-friendly tips for communication, interaction, and behaviors, and the things anyone can do at any age to reduce risk or delay onset of dementia. |
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Celebrating Mothers!
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| Happy Mothers Day to all of the incredible moms out there! 💐
Pictured: Some of the Senior Planet staff and family!
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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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| Money: Is a Reverse Mortgage Right for You? |
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You see celebrities talk about reverse mortgages all the time…but is it a good idea for you? Get the facts here.
Read More |
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Open Thread:
Uh Oh. |
| Everyone gets in a jam and has an “Uh oh!” moment. What happened and how did you prevail? Share your story!
Read More |
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| Virtual & Phone Tech Help |
- Learn Zoom Video Conferencing:
English Instructions | Spanish Instructions
- Senior Planet National Hotline: 888-713-3495
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