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Senior Planet in Montgomery County Newsletter
March 3, 2023
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| A Note from Noah |
| Hi everyone,
I hope you’re having a great week! Want to learn more about Roku, Apple TV, and other video streaming devices? Join us for our upcoming class all about Streaming and Smart TVs, next Friday, March 10 at Schweinhaut Senior Center.
As we near the end of this quarter, we want to hear from you! Do you have any classes you'd like us to offer in the spring? Let us know here.
Have a great weekend,
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Noah O'Ryan, Program Lead |
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Missed the Tour?
Watch for a Limited Time!
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 Thank you to everyone that joined Senior Planet and Discover Live last week for the live tour of Great Wall, China!
If you weren't able to attend the event, you're in luck! You can view the video recording for a limited time here. This video will be available to watch through 3/26.
Check out our Discover Live info page to see where we're headed next! |
| Online Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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| Let's Get Moving! |
| Check out Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Fit Fusion, Balance/Stretch, Holistic Wellness Discussions, and so much more!
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| View All Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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Upcoming In-Person Classes
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These classes take place at Senior Planet partner sites throughout Montgomery County. Click each class below for dates, times, and locations.
Friday, March 3, 2023
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Video Chat
@ Schweinhaut Senior Center
Friday, March 3 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
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In this lecture, you’ll find out about some commonly-used, no or low-cost video chat apps, learn about their features, and explore video chat tips so you can present your best self when on a video chat.
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Tuesday, March 7, 2023
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Instagram Basics
@ White Oak Senior Center
Tuesday, March 7 | 10:00am to 11:00am EST
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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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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Internet of Things
@ White Oak Senior Center
Thursday, March 9 | 10:00am to 11:00am EST
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You’ll also find out about the technology that is fueling smart homes and smart cities.
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Friday, March 10, 2023
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Streaming and Smart TVs
@Schweinhaut Senior Center
Friday, March 10 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
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This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You’ll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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Featured Online Classes |
Join these classes virtually through Zoom!
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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Internet of Things: Entertainment
Wednesday, March 8 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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This lecture will explore the many ways we interact with IoT on a day-to-day basis and take a look at how it’s revolutionizing entire industries.
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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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Internet of Things: Smart Cities
Thursday, March 9 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Come learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) technology is being integrated into even the most essential functions of cities across the globe.
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Follow these links to view all of Senior Planet's online offerings next week:
β‘ Online Fitness Classes πͺ
β‘ Senior Planet's National Online Classes π» |
Interested in Becoming a Foster Grandparent?
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| An opportunity from the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
 The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides social and academic support to elementary children to promote school readiness. Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children in their classrooms at least 20 hours a week for an entire school year. Among other activities, Foster Grandparents provide and reinforce values to children in a smaller classroom group. At the moment, Foster Grandparents are providing support in local elementary schools and other host sites throughout Montgomery County
Benefits
- Help elementary school children excel in the classroom
- Provide mentorship
- Continuous training for the duration of volunteer service
- $252 Monthly Stipend Benefits (untaxed-based on a 20 hr volunteer week)
Qualifications
- Live in Montgomery County
- 55 years or older • Meet income qualifications
- Pass State & Federal background checks
- Able to get a physical
- Ability to volunteer
Want to learn more? Contact Aliesha Morris at 301.255.4238 or [email protected], or complete an interest form here. |
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| The Latest 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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Contact the Senior Planet in Montgomery County Team
Phone: (240) 753-0676
Email: [email protected] |
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