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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
May 8-12, 2023
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Next Week at Senior Planet!
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Check out the latest news & notes from the center…
New Program Series! Click To Register or Join Waitlist 📋
- Instagram Fundamentals 📸 (FULL)
- Digital Tools for Creative Expression 🎨
- Facebook Fundamentals 📲
Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour on May 18 – Design Your Own Mug! ☕️
Looking for a fun and creative activity to do? Join us on May 18 from 4:30pm – 6:00pm MDT at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our mug label design event! Use Fotor, a state-of-the-art AI tool to design and customize your own mug label. Once you're happy with your design, we'll print it out and help you apply it to your very own mug. Don't miss out on this chance to socialize and express your creativity!
In-Person Tech Help: Tech Talks 💻
A Senior Planet trainer will assist you in a small group at the center to answer your questions about your devices. No registration required!
- 🤖 Have questions about your Android device?
Attend a Tech Talk on Android every Tuesday from 1:15pm-2:30pm MDT.
*Android Tech Talk will NOT take place on these dates: 5/9, 5/16, 5/23*
- 🍎 Have questions about your Apple device?
Check out Tech Talks on Apple every Friday from 9:45am-11:00am MDT.
- ☁️ Have questions about digital storage and organization on your device?
Participate in Tech Talks on Storage every Friday from 11:15am-12:30pm MDT.
Please be advised, on Wednesday, May 10 there will be some patching in the parking lot. There may be parts of the parking lot coned off, so please be aware of the available spaces.
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-Paige Bownds, Center Manager, Senior Planet in Colorado |
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Upcoming In-Person Classes
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Join these classes at the Senior Planet center in Lowry!
7585 E. Academy Boulevard · Denver, CO
Tuesday, May 9, 2023
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Tips for Being News Savvy Online
Tuesday, May 9 | 1:15pm to 2:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our Tips for Being News Savvy Online lecture.
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Wednesday, May 10, 2023
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Facebook
Wednesday, May 10 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our Facebook lecture.
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Thursday, May 11, 2023
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Using Fact-Checking Sites
Thursday, May 11 | 1:15pm to 2:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our Using Fact-Checking Sites Workshop.
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Friday, May 12, 2023
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Tech Talks about Apple
Friday, May 12 | 9:45am to 11:00am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your Apple questions answered.
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Ride Sharing Apps
Friday, May 12 | 9:45am to 10:45am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our Ride Sharing Apps lecture.
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Tech Talks about Digital Storage
Friday, May 12 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
View event
*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your storage and file related questions answered.
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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 next week's online offerings:
➡ Online Fitness Classes 💪
➡ Senior Planet's National Online Classes 💻 |
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New Program Series – Register Now!
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 Tools for Creative Expression 🎨May 16 – June 15, Tuesdays & Thursdays @ 11:15pm-12:30pm
Are you creative or interested in becoming more creative? This hands-on series of presentations and workshops will explore some of the most popular ways to express your creativity digitally. It builds on technology you already use and brings in new tools.
We’ll learn about sharing photos with smartphones as well as popular apps and platforms like Instagram and Canva. We’ll also explore the multimedia, storytelling platform, Enwoven. Whether it’s sharing photos or stories with friends and family or creating greeting cards, this series is for you!
For more information and to register, click here!
 Facebook Fundamentals 📲 May 17 – June 16, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 1:15pm-2:30pm
Are you curious about Facebook? This hands-on series meets two times/ week for 5 weeks and will guide you through the different things you can do with Facebook!
You’ll learn how to build your profile, create and respond to posts on Facebook, and manage your privacy settings. Depending on the interest of the group, you may also practice using Messenger, creating Groups, and browsing and posting on Marketplace.
For more information and to register, click here!
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Enjoy Live Music Online!
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 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 link below for more information:
Open Mic Night – Friday, May 12 @ 4:00pm MDT
*Registration is only required for performers. Attendees are not required to register! |
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