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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
March 6-10, 2023
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| First Graduations of 2023!!! |
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Greetings,
I wanted to take time to celebrate our accomplishments in 2023. Our collaboration with UTSA and the City of San Antonio is in full swing and going extremely well. From January to February, we’ve been able to provide nine, 5-week iPad Essentials courses and distribute over 100 iPads to eligible older adults in San Antonio. As you know, putting technology in the hands of well-trained older adults in our community is a lifeline and a monumental task, consistently completed by our team of local trainers.
This is a great testament to the work that can happen with partners like UTSA and Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP who care about community change. Digital equity is important to me, as well as our Senior Planet community. We know that technology is not going away, so we are doing our part to equip older adults with the tools they need to thrive in today's world!
I would like to personally thank my team and our growing community of Senior Planet supporters. 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 |
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Missed the Tour?
Watch for a Limited Time!
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 Thank you to everyone that joined Senior Planet and Discover Live last week for the live tour of Great Wall, China!
If you weren't able to attend the event, you're in luck! You can view the video recording for a limited time here. This video will be available to watch through 3/26.
Check out our Discover Live info page to see where we're headed next!
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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 6, 2023
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UTSA Online Nutrition Social on Zoom
Monday, March 6 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm CST
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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 6, 2023
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Understanding Bluetooth
@ District 2 Senior Center
Monday, March 6 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Join this lecture to learn about Bluetooth wireless technology, how it works, and the way it impacts everyday life.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Food Delivery Apps
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, March 7 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn about the pros and cons of different delivery apps, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
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Fitness Apps
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, March 7 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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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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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Job Searching in the Digital Age
@ Northeast Senior Center
Wednesday, March 8 | 10:00am to 11:00am CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search.
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Getting Started with iPhone Health Apps
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, March 9 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Did you know that your smartphone is also a powerful health tool?
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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Mindfulness Apps
@ Northeast Senior Center
Friday, March 10 | 10:00am to 11:00am CST
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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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| 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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The True West:
America’s Black Cowboys |
| Black cowboys inspired modern films like Corsicana, The Harder They Fall, and now Nope, and as long ago as…The Lone Ranger.
Read More |
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Open Thread:
Title Your Autobiography |
| What close shave, narrow escape or lucky break would inspire your autobiography? What would you title your life story?
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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