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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
January 9-13, 2023
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Here's to a new year full of hope, love, and peace! |
| Happy New Year! |
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Now that 2022 is officially over, we can begin our journey to achieving our new wellness goals, improving our mental health, and making our communities into better places. We at Senior Planet want to be there every step of the way. In 2023, you can expect us to deliver our world-class training programs online and in-person, as well as support you through our toll-free contact center. (Give us a call at 888-713-3495!)
For our participants and Supporters in San Antonio, we are aggressively ramping up our in-person classes in all 10 City of San Antonio comprehensive senior centers during daytime and soon-to-be evening hours. Our focus this month will be to assist you in achieving better results with your physical and mental fitness. You can expect a broad array of our popular health and wellness lectures conducted in a city center near you. We hope to see you there!
Have an awesome week,
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Darryl Greer, Program Lead, San Antonio, Texas
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| Focus on Health & Wellness |
 As we kick off a new year, our first quarter emphasis is on health and wellness. Senior Planet Trainers have created a meditation video series to help you develop a clear mind and strong focus as you begin striving toward your resolutions and goals for 2023.
- Mindful Meditation with Cas
- Guided Meditation with Pat
- Supported Meditation with Tina
Click the red button below to read “A New Look at an Ancient Health Tool” and watch each video!
| Learn More About Meditation Here |
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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.
We are wanting to elevate your stories and voices in San Antonio to inspire older adults in our community, and to 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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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 💻 |
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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, January 9, 2023
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Fitness Apps
@ District 5 Senior Center
Monday, January 9 | 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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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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How to Choose a New Computer
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, January 10 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer.
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Fitness Apps
@ Bob Ross Senior Center
Tuesday, January 10 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm 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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Fitness Apps
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, January 10 | 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, January 11, 2023
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Internet of Things: Healthcare
@ Northeast Senior Center
Wednesday, January 11 | 10:00am to 11:00am CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Interested in telehealth? Come learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely.
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Fitness Apps
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, January 11 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm 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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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Online Health Resources
@ Northeast Senior Center
Friday, January 13 | 10:00am to 11:00am CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This presentation will introduce you to the topics and tools offered on two reputable websites, MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic.
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| View All In-Person Classes from Senior Planet in San Antonio |
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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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