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Senior Planet in the North Country Newsletter
May 21, 2023 |
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| Featured Event: Monthly Mixer |
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Hi everyone, I hope you are enjoying your weekend so far.
Join us this week for our first Monthly Mixer, and feel free to bring a friend!
Strike up a conversation, exchange tech tips, and have fun with other older adults during this social hour. Light refreshments will be served.
Join us on Thursday, May 25 from 3:30 – 5:00pm EDT at our center in Plattsburgh. We hope to see you there!
If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected], or call the toll-free Senior Planet hotline at 888-713-3495.
See you at the center!
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– Jamie Sutton, Center Manager, Senior Planet in the North Country |
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Discover Live Cultural & Heritage Tours
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 We're excited to announce that Senior Planet and Discover Live will be taking you on a variety of live, interactive cultural and heritage tours! Each week, we'll explore a new location and learn about its unique story, including its culture, values, and traditions. Our first stop is:
Prague, Czech Republic, Jewish Quarter (Josefov)
Join us online this Wednesday, May 24 at 11am EDT as we walk along Parizska Street to admire charming facades of art-nouveau buildings and see where Franz Kafka was born. We will visit The Old-New synagogue, Pinkas Synagogue, The Jewish cemetery, and Ceremonial Hall.
| Learn More and Join the Tour |
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Tech Tank: Meta Quest 2 VR Headset
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 Monday / Tuesday / Thursday
@ 2:30pm EDT at the center
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 at the center for an interactive, hands-on session with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset.
What Participants are saying…. “The program offers a much-needed space for older adults like me who are eager to get up to speed on new technology in today’s evolving digital landscape. I encourage all older adults to get out there and try it out!”
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| Online Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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| Let's Get Moving! |
| Can't make it to the center? Join us for Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Fit Fusion, Balance/Stretch, Holistic Wellness Discussions, and so much more — all from home! |
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| View All Online Fitness Classes |
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In-Person Classes at the Center
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These classes take place at the Senior Planet center in Plattsburgh:
Champlain Centre Mall · 60 Smithfield Boulevard · Plattsburgh, NY 12901 |
Monday, May 22, 2023
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Coffee and Chat
Monday, May 22 | 9:30am to 10:30am EDT
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Start your day with good coffee and conversation at the Senior Planet center.
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Digital Story Telling
Monday, May 22 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EDT
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This lecture covers digital tools to bring out your creativity.
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Tech Tank: Virtual Reality with the Meta Quest 2
Monday, May 22 | 2:30pm to 5:00pm EDT
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Join us at the center for an interactive, hands-on session with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset!
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Stronger Bones – North Country
Tuesday, May 23 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase mental focus and concentration during this exercise class.
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Tech Tank: Virtual Reality with the Meta Quest 2
Tuesday, May 23 | 2:30pm to 5:00pm EDT
View event
Join us at the center for an interactive, hands-on session with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset!
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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Coffee and Chat
Wednesday, May 24 | 9:30am to 10:30am EDT
View event
Start your day with good coffee and conversation at the Senior Planet center.
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Instagram Basics
Wednesday, May 24 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EDT
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This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram's more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about.
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Easy Beginner Line Dance Class – CANCELED
Wednesday, May 24 | 3:30pm to 4:30pm EDT
The class has been canceled. Join us next week!
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Balance/Strength – North Country
Thursday, May 25 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
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Tech Tank: Virtual Reality with the Meta Quest 2
Thursday, May 25 | 2:30pm to 5:00pm EDT
View event
Join us at the center for an interactive, hands-on session with the Meta Quest 2 virtual reality headset!
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Senior Planet Monthly Mixer
Thursday, May 25 | 3:30pm to 5:00pm EDT
View event
Looking to meet new people and connect with friends? Join us at the Senior Planet center in Plattsburgh for our Monthly Mixer!
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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 this week's online offerings:
➡ Senior Planet's National Online Classes 💻
➡ Online Fitness Classes 💪 |
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