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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
March 13-17, 2023
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| The Last of Our Mid-quarter Graduations: Way To Go Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior Center!!! |
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Greetings!
We have just completed our last graduation at the ever-so-friendly Alicia Trevino Lopez One Stop Senior Center — and it was fantastic! Our collaboration with UTSA and the City of San Antonio has been awesome.
I would like to personally thank my team, our project partners, and our growing community of Senior Planet supporters. Without this vital support, we could not complete such great work in our beloved city. Thank you for all you do!
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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Share Your Expertise at
“Tuesday Talks”
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 Do you have a tech product or topic you love and want to share with others? We want to hear from you!
Every Tuesday, at Senior Planet's virtual discussion group “Lunch & Learn,” we are inviting a community member to lead a discussion on a tech-related topic that they are passionate about. Come share how technology has had a beneficial role in your life!
Click or tap the red button below to learn more and express your interest in leading a “Tuesday Talks” session:
| Apply Here for “Tuesday Talks” |
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Become a Virtual Volunteer!
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 Have you been involved with Senior Planet for at least one year? Do you have any experience or training in hosting Zoom meetings? Would you be interested in a Senior Planet volunteer opportunity?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then we want to hear from you! We're inviting you to apply for a position on our virtual volunteer team. Virtual volunteers assist Senior Planet trainers as cohosts on Zoom meetings for our online classes.
If you would like to be considered for this virtual volunteer opportunity, please fill out the Senior Planet Virtual Volunteer Application. |
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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 Event for UTSA Program Participants!
Monday, March 13, 2023
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UTSA Online Nutrition Social on Zoom
Monday, March 13 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT
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*ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Come sit in on a virtual gathering where you can learn about various events and offerings from Senior Planet. 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.
Monday, March 13, 2023
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Podcasts
@ District 5 Senior Center
Monday, March 13 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn more about these popular audio programs available on the internet.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Online Shopping
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, March 14 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn how to search for products, make comparisons, and add items to an online shopping cart.
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Mindfulness Apps
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, March 14 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Money Matters
@ Northeast Senior Center
Wednesday, March 15 | 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
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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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Fitness Apps
@ West End Senior Center
Wednesday, March 15 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
We'll discuss apps that can help you track your nutrition and activity, plan your workouts, stay motivated and even get better sleep.
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Cloud Storage
@ Landa Library
Thursday, March 16 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Learn how to store documents, images, and other files remotely, while protecting your important data.
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Podcasts
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, March 16 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn more about these popular audio programs available on the internet.
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Friday, March 17, 2023
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Protecting Your Personal Information Online
@ Northeast Senior Center
Friday, March 17 | 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Discover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing and how to recognize online scams.
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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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Creative Tech:
Use Your Laptop! |
| Feeling an itch to be creative? Here are three creative things you can do from your laptop (or desktop) computer.
Read More |
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Rick Clendenen, 72:
The Joy of Pickleball |
| Sponsored Athlete Rick is ready to teach you about one of the fastest-growing sports in the nation.
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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