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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
May 1-5, 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: Instagram Fundamentals! 📸
- May 17 – June 16, Wednesdays & Fridays @ 3:15pm-4:30pm
Ready to do more on Instagram? During this hands-on, 5-week series you’ll learn about all that Instagram has to offer and practice using the photo and video sharing platform. You’ll learn to search and follow accounts, create stories and reels, and manage your privacy settings.
For more information and to register, click here!
Tell Us About your Social Group 💃
Are you part of any social groups or teams? Whether it’s racquetball, a book club, or whatever you’re into, if you want to spread the word or invite new members, please let us know about your group. We want to help you spread the word!
Share Your Social Group Here
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: 5/2, 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.
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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
Monday, May 1, 2023
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Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes
Monday, May 1 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for this Google Docs lecture!
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Innovation Mondays! Tech Tanks at Senior Planet
Monday, May 1 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for Innovation Mondays!
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Innovation Mondays! Tech Tanks at Senior Planet
Monday, May 1 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for Innovation Mondays!
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Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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Introduction to Translation Tools
Tuesday, May 2 | 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 Introduction to Translation Tools lecture.
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Wednesday, May 3, 2023
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Instagram Basics
Wednesday, May 3 | 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 Instagram Basics lecture!
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Thursday, May 4, 2023
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Getting started with Duolingo
Thursday, May 4 | 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 Getting started with Duolingo workshop!
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Friday, May 5, 2023
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Tech Talks about Apple
Friday, May 5 | 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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Online Travel Sites
Friday, May 5 | 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 Online Travel Sites lecture!
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Tech Talks about Digital Storage
Friday, May 5 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
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*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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Innovation Mondays –
The Tech Tank at Senior Planet
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| Mondays @ 1:00pm-2:00pm MDT or 3:00pm-4:00pm MDT
Next Week's Topic: Trackers – Tile Mate and Apple Air Tags
 Come dabble, explore, try out, and road test some of the most exciting technologies available on the market! Check out a selection of cool tech we think you will love, from the familiar to the cutting edge – all in the comfort of the Senior Planet center with an experienced trainer!
The Tech Tank is Senior Planet’s latest program which puts our Senior Planet visitors in the driver’s seat to road test and experience innovative technologies by joining our trainer-guided demonstration of new technologies.
No registration is required. Come as you are and bring a friend!
Photo credit: Tada Images – stock.adobe.com
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| Learn More About the Tech Tank 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 links below for more information:
Open Mic Night – Thursday, May 4 @ 4:00pm MDT
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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| Discover Mexico City, Mexico |
 Friday, May 5 @ 4:00pm MDT
Discover Live is back with another live virtual tour! Next week, we'll be embarking on an interactive walking tour of one of the most important cultural and financial centers in the world… Mexico City, Mexico!
Mexico City is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Meet us online to visit symbolic places such as the Metropolitan Cathedral, the ruins of the ancient Aztec city, the beautiful Postal Office, and Palacio de Bellas Artes. You will learn about history, architecture, and traditions!
Registration is required for this online event. Click the red button below: |
| Register for Discover Live: Mexico City |
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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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Senior Planet talks to…
Richard Dreyfuss |
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Richard Dreyfuss talks exclusively to Senior Planet about life, love, and Sweetwater, his latest film project.
Read More |
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Get Trivial –
and Get Social! |
| Trivia exercises your brain, sharpens memory, improves learning habits and is a great way to make social connections.
Read More |
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| Virtual & Phone Tech Help |
- Learn Zoom Video Conferencing:
English Instructions | Spanish Instructions
- Senior Planet National Hotline: 888-713-3495
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