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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
March 20-24, 2023
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Tour World-Renowned Museums
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Greetings!
Have you ever wanted to visit any of the world-renowned museums of art, or visit other top tourist locations, but never found time to do so? This week we have the in-person lecture for you: Virtual Museum Tours! This class will be hosted at the Northeast Senior Center on Wednesday, March 22 from 10:00am – 11:00am CDT.
Many of the world’s leading museums have been making their collections and exhibits available to view virtually. In this lecture, we’ll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life!
This is an in-person event with a capacity of 20 registered participants. Please visit the Northeast Senior Center to register.
Have a great week,
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– Darryl Greer, South Regional Program Manager
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If you enjoyed participating in free Senior Planet classes this quarter, please consider donating today. Gifts of any size support the growth of Senior Planet’s offerings and impact.
When you give, you are supporting your fellow older adult learners and unlocking exclusive, impact-based benefits like our upcoming Annual Technology Review. Click or tap the red button below to donate today!
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Share Your Expertise at
“Tuesday Talks”
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 Do you have a tech product or topic you love and want to share with others? We want to hear from you!
Every Tuesday, at Senior Planet's virtual discussion group “Lunch & Learn,” we are inviting a community member to lead a discussion on a tech-related topic that they are passionate about. Come share how technology has had a beneficial role in your life!
Click or tap the red button below to learn more and express your interest in leading a “Tuesday Talks” session:
| Apply Here for “Tuesday Talks” |
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Become a Virtual Volunteer!
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 Have you been involved with Senior Planet for at least one year? Do you have any experience or training in hosting Zoom meetings? Would you be interested in a Senior Planet volunteer opportunity?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then we want to hear from you! We're inviting you to apply for a position on our virtual volunteer team. Virtual volunteers assist Senior Planet trainers as cohosts on Zoom meetings for our online classes.
If you would like to be considered for this virtual volunteer opportunity, please fill out the Senior Planet Virtual Volunteer Application. |
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SASPEAKUP! Needs Your Voice
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 San Antonio needs to hear from you. Our community and local government need the voices and insight of older adults. SASPEAKUP! is your one-stop website to participate in City Council meetings, surveys, events, and more! Create a profile today to customize notifications from the City of San Antonio and get involved.
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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 Event for UTSA Program Participants!
Monday, March 20, 2023
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UTSA Online Nutrition Social on Zoom
Monday, March 20 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT
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*ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Come sit in on a virtual gathering where you can learn about various events and offerings from Senior Planet. 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.
Tuesday, March 21, 2023
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Virtual Activism Against Racism & Police Brutality
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, March 21 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture will introduce digital tools that can help you support racial justice. You'll also learn how to contact elected officials electronically and confirm your voter registration status.
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Wednesday, March 22, 2023
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Virtual Museum Tours
@ Northeast Senior Center
Wednesday, March 22 | 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
In this lecture, we'll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life!
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Internet of Things: Healthcare
@ West End Senior Center
Wednesday, March 22 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CDT
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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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Friday, March 24, 2023
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YouTube
@ Northeast Senior Center
Friday, March 24 | 10:00am to 11:00am CDT
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show you how to navigate the site with ease.
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| The Latest News from Senior Planet |
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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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| 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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