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Senior Planet in Montgomery County Newsletter
December 9, 2022
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| A Note From Noah |
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Hi everyone,
Can you believe the quarter is almost done? Next week is the final week of our programming for 2022. Don’t worry, we will be back on January 9th with a new slate of courses and lectures! Stay tuned to our newsletter for that upcoming list of programs.
Next week, I’m looking forward to “hearing” all about Podcasts. In this lecture, you’ll learn more about these free audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.
Have a great weekend!
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Noah O'Ryan, Program Lead |
| Giving Tuesday Update: We Did It! |
Senior Planet and OATS from AARP are happy to announce that with the help of over 500 generous participants, we were able to raise over $62,000 this Giving Tuesday!
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach this monumental new fundraising height, and thank you to AARP and UnitedHealthcare for proving the matching funds.
With your support, more older adults can use technology to stay engaged, healthy, financially secure, and connected with family and friends. |
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LAST CHANCE: Apply for Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2023!
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For the fourth year, Senior Planet from AARP is putting out a “call for athletes” to become a Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete. Are you an older adult who is ready to share your fitness journey with the Senior Planet community? Enter by Monday, December 12, and you could become a 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete and receive a $1000 prize to be used toward achieving your fitness goals! |
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| Learn More & Apply Here by 12/12 |
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| Weekly Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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| Let's Get Moving! |
| Check out Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Fit Fusion, Balance/Stretch, Holistic Wellness Discussions, and so much more!
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| View All Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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In-Person Classes
(Virtual classes listed below this section)
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These classes take place at Senior Planet partner sites throughout Montgomery County. Click each class below for dates, times, and locations.
Monday, December 12, 2022
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Money Matters
@ Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
Monday, December 12 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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This lecture introduces online banking and goes over how to keep your financial information safe.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Mobile Health Apps
@ Margaret Schweinhaut Senior Center
Wednesday, December 14 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
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| Virtual Classes |
Join these classes virtually through Zoom!
Friday, December 9, 2022
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Smart Thermostats
Friday, December 9 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Interested in lowering your heating and cooling bills? Programmable and smart thermostats could be the answer!
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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Twitter (en español)
Monday, December 12 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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¿Ha escuchado de un tuit? Ya que sea un experto o principiante de Twitter, le damos la bienvenida a esta sesión de resumen sobre Twitter.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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行動健康應用程式
Wednesday, December 14 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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您知道您的智慧型手機也是一台能幫您衡量您健康狀況的工具嗎？
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YouTube (en español)
Wednesday, December 14 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Esta presentación le dará un resumen de todo el contenido gratis disponible en YouTube y le enseñará cómo navegar el sitio con facilidad.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Introduction to Social Media
Thursday, December 15 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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This lecture offers an overview of popular social media platforms, their most popular features, and tips for getting in on the action. Hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery and Verizon Volunteers
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MCPLS Presents: Podcasts
Thursday, December 15 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST
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In this lecture, you'll learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are. Hosted by Senior Planet in Montgomery and Montgomery County Libraries.
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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Tech & Energy
Friday, December 16 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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In this lecture, you'll learn about the top energy users in the home and what you can do to spend less money on energy.
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Community Highlight: Kwo-Hwa
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Kwo-Hwa has been a participant in our weekly Mandarin lectures and iPad essentials class, as well as other Senior Planet programs.
 “I want to thank Senior Planet in Montgomery County for sponsoring this program. I have seen how these programs benefit Asian American communities. It’s such a wonderful scene in our classroom — a 94-year-old classmate using iPad & learning new skills!
Ms. Maa and Ms. Chen are the most patient instructors I have ever met in my 63 years of learning experience. I hope Montgomery County will provide more programs like this for Mandarin-speaking seniors. Thank you!”
Kwo-hwa went from never using his iPad, to now using it multiple times a week! He has also become much more comfortable with his smartphone and is sharing photos and more with others. Congrats Kwo-hwa on these amazing accomplishments! Keep up the great work! |
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| The Latest 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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Contact the Senior Planet in Montgomery County Team
Phone: (240) 753-0676
Email: [email protected] |
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