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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
May 1-5, 2023
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We're in the News!
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Congratulations and Happy Fiesta!
I want to thank all trainers, supporters, and the students that have graduated from our recent courses. We hope that you have enjoyed our classes as much as we have in leading them.
As a result of our great work, the Senior Planet program at the Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center was featured on KSAT12 news! The media piece highlights the great work of Senior Planet trainers Betty Carnevale Guerrero and Jeannette Carnevale, and the Lopez Senior Center Manager Lupita Perez. The media spot also stresses the importance of digital inclusion of older adults in San Antonio.
These courses have now ended, but we are offering additional training opportunities at the Griffin Center, Lopez Center, D2 Center, West End Center, D5 Center, and other locations in May. Please consult the COSA senior centers website and our schedule below for dates and times of upcoming Senior Planet classes.
(Please let me know if you would like to see if Senior Planet classes can be offered at your church, local senior center, or other locations where older adults meet!)
Check out the KSAT12 feature that captures the Senior Planet energy happening in our local senior centers:
Viva Fiesta!!!
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– Darryl Greer, South Regional Program Manager
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| Enjoy Live Music Online! |
 Are you a music lover? Do you sing or play an instrument?
You're invited to join us for a fun night of conversations and songs, open mic night style! Relax at home as you listen or perform in this supportive environment. We'll be taking turns performing one song each to create a unique soundtrack for the night!
Click on the links below for more information:
Open Mic Night – Thursday, May 4 @ 5:00pm CDT
Open Mic Night – Friday, May 12 @ 5:00pm CDT
*Registration is only required for performers. Attendees are not required to register!* |
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Discover Mexico City, Mexico
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 Friday, May 5 @ 5:00pm CDT
Discover Live is back with another live virtual tour! Next week, we'll be embarking on an interactive walking tour of one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world… Mexico City, Mexico!
Mexico City is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meet us online to visit symbolic places such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the beautiful Postal Office, and Palacio de Bellas Artes. You will learn about history, architecture, and traditions!
Registration is required for this online event. Click the red button below to sign up:
| Register for Discover Live: Mexico City |
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SASPEAKUP! Needs Your Voice
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 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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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 💻
Special Online Events for UTSA Program Participants:
Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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OATS/ Senior Planet: Práctica de Zoom
Wednesday, May 3 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRO REQUERIDO*
Venga a sentarse a través de una reunión virtual donde los participantes pueden aprender sobre diversos eventos y ofertas. Esperamos verte allí.
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OATS/ Senior Planet: Zoom Practice
Wednesday, May 3 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Come sit through a virtual gathering where participants can learn about various events and offerings. We hope to see you there.
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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. For COSA city centers, Participants must be age 60+.
Monday, May 1, 2023
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Tech Talk Discussion Group
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Monday, May 1 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Join us for a hands-on tech support session. Hosted in coordination by Senior Planet San Antonio and COSA senior centers.
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Instagram Basics
@ Bob Ross Senior Center
Monday, May 1 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram's more popular features.
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Tech Talk Discussion Group
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, May 2 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Join us for a hands-on tech support session. Hosted incoordination by Senior Planet San Antonio and COSA senior centers.
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Meetup
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, May 2 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces Meetup, a popular online platform for finding social groups and events all over the world.
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Intro to Selling Online
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, May 2 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture offers an overview of sellings evolution, its most popular features, and tips for getting in on the action.
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Exploring with Google Maps
@ District 5 Senior Center
Tuesday, May 2 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
During this lecture, you’ll get an introduction to the platform and a demonstration of how to use it.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Graphic Design Tools
@ District 5 Senior Center
Wednesday, May 3 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Try your hand at one or more free, user-friendly, web-based graphic design tools!
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Meetup
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, May 3 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces Meetup, a popular online platform for finding social groups and events all over the world.
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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…
Richard Dreyfuss |
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Richard Dreyfuss talks exclusively to Senior Planet about life, love, and Sweetwater, his latest film project.
Read More |
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Get Trivial –
and Get Social! |
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Trivia exercises your brain, sharpens memory, improves learning habits and is a great way to make social connections.
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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