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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
May 29 – June 2, 2023
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Staying Safe Online
@ the Thousand Oaks Library |
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Greetings!
Want to learn how to keep your personal information safe while enjoying the benefits of the internet? Join our upcoming hands-on workshop “Staying Safe Online” at Thousand Oaks Library on Wednesday, May 31 from 11:00am-12:00pm CDT.
Find out how to recognize suspicious emails, discover tips for safe browsing, and learn best practices for shopping online. This is a workshop, so please feel free to bring a device to practice some basic tips!
Online registration for this class is required. Please click the red button below to learn more and sign up:
| Staying Safe Online – Register Now |
Need help signing up? Call the Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.
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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Discover Live Cultural and Heritage Tours: London, England
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 Wednesday, May 31 @ 10:00am CDT
Destination: London, England
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a variety of cultural and heritage tours….Zoom with us as we walk the streets with experienced Discover Live tour guides – in real time and LIVE.
| Learn More and Join the Virtual Tour! |
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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:
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OATS/ Senior Planet: Práctica de Zoom
Miércoles 31 de mayo | 2:00pm a 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 31 | 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 29, 2023
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Podcasts
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Monday, May 29 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn more about these popular audio programs available on the internet. Hosted by Senior Planet in San Antonio
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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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Introduction to Social Media
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, May 30 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn about some of the more popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Podcasts
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, May 30 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn more about these popular audio programs available on the internet. Hosted by Senior Planet in San Antonio
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Wednesday, May 31, 2023
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Staying Safe Online
@ Thousand Oaks Library
Wednesday, May 31 | 11:00am to 12:00pm CDT
View event
*ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Learn how to protect your personal information online while doing research, using email, and more. Hosted by Senior Planet in San Antonio
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Podcasts
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, May 31 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CDT
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn more about these popular audio programs available on the internet. Hosted by Senior Planet in 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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Inspiring Stories:
Dr. Gladys McGarey, 102 |
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Dr. Gladys McGarey, 102, author and pioneer of the alternative medicine movement, shares her secrets to lifelong happiness.
Read More |
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| Open Thread: I’ll Never Forget Whatshername |
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What's your memory pitfall? I can never recall the name of a famous female director/actress. And can you answer some trivia about her?
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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