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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
May 15-19, 2023
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Smartphone Photography Lecture
@ the Thousand Oaks Library |
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Greetings!
Interested in learning how to take great photos using your phone? We invite you to attend a tech lecture on Smartphone Photography at the Thousand Oaks Library on Wednesday, May 24 from 11:00am to 12:00 pm CDT.
Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer! We'll also go over some basic tips for taking good selfies, selecting backgrounds, and using optimal lighting. This presentation will cover Android and iPhone.
Registration for this class is required. Please click the red button below to learn more and sign up:
| Smartphone Photography – Register Now |
Have a great weekend!
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– Darryl Greer, South Regional Program Manager
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Affordable Internet for All:
Share Your Experience |
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 The State of Texas is designing solutions to ensure that all residents have access to high quality and affordable internet service, devices, skills training, and digital support. To better understand these barriers, the Texas Broadband Development Office (BDO) has developed the Digital Opportunity Public Survey.
 The Public Survey enables households to share their experiences accessing the internet, devices and the skills training necessary to leverage their use for education, health care, economic development and access to essential services.
| Take the Digital Opportunity Survey |
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Staying Safe Online Workshop
@ the Thousand Oaks Library
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 Wed. May 31 @ 11:00am CDT
We all can benefit by learning how to be safer online.
This hands-on workshop reviews important tips for keeping your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet. Learn how to recognize suspicious emails, tips for safe browsing and best practices for shopping online.
This is a hands-on workshop, so please feel free to bring a device to practice some basic tips. Registration for this class is required. Click the red below to learn more and sign up:
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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 💻
Special Online Events for UTSA Program Participants:
Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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OATS/ Senior Planet: Práctica de Zoom
Wednesday, May 17 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRO REQUERIDO*
Venga a sentarse a través de una reunión virtual donde los participantes pueden aprender sobre diversos eventos y ofertas. Esperamos verte allí.
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OATS/ Senior Planet: Zoom Practice
Wednesday, May 17 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Come sit through a virtual gathering where participants can learn about various events and offerings. We hope to see you there.
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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. For COSA city centers, Participants must be age 60+.
Monday, May 15, 2023
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Social Media for Job Searching
@ Bob Ross Senior Center
Monday, May 15 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search.
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Digital Storytelling
@ District 5 Senior Center
Monday, May 15 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Explore ways to use social media like Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter to write and share stories.
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Social Media for Job Searching
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Monday, May 15 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search.
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Tuesday, May 16, 2023
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Tech Talk Discussion Group
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, May 16 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Join us for a hands-on tech support. Hosted incoordination by Senior Planet San Antonio and COSA senior centers.
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Social Media for Job Searching
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, May 16 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search.
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Protecting Your Personal Information Online
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, May 16 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Discover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing and how to recognize online scams.
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Wednesday, May 17, 2023
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Google Workspace
@ District 5 Senior Center
Wednesday, May 17 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive. We'll explore some practical and creative uses and demonstrate how to make the most out of Google's many free templates.
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Social Media for Job Searching
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, May 17 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search.
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Thursday, May 18, 2023
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Smartphone Photography
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, May 18 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer! Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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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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| Creative Tech: Go Crazy – Creatively – with these Apps |
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Paper airplanes, sandscapes, comics – you’ll never believe what these crazy apps can help you create!
Read More |
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Open Thread:
Uh Oh. |
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Everyone gets in a jam and has an “Uh oh!” moment. What happened and how did you prevail? Share your story!
Read More |
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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.
Together we can inspire older adults in our community and 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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| 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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