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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
January 30 – February 3, 2023
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| Mindfulness, Mindfulness, Mindfulness |
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Is it me, or does 2023 seem busy? If you are like me and are already feeling the stress and strains of the year (even though the year just started), maybe a mindfulness lecture is for you! Mindfulness is the ability to be fully present and aware. You can practice mindfulness through simple activities.
Senior Planet in San Antonio will be offering a class called “Mindfulness Apps” this week at various senior centers across the county. This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure. You’ll learn about popular apps that teach breathing and meditation techniques, as well as new technology like wearable breath monitors and smart yoga mats.
We are offering this in-person lecture at multiple locations this week. Please see the schedule below to catch this blissful discussion.
Have a peaceful week!
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Darryl Greer, Program Lead, San Antonio, Texas
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| Senior Planet Evening Programs at City Senior Centers |
 In case you missed it, our great City of San Antonio senior centers have extended their hours of operation to 8:00 pm CST! If you are looking to do some exercise or participate in a Senior Planet class, stop by your local San Antonio senior center for more information.
Extended hours will offer recreation and health/wellness activities. Centers are open to current members and older adults 60 years of age and older.
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| Discover Live at CES |
 Thank you to everyone that joined Senior Planet and Discover Live for the live tour and Q&A with Tom Kamber at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
If you weren't able to attend these live events from the CES floor, you're in luck! You can view the video recordings at the Discover Live at CES website.
What did you think about the live tour and Q&A? Please take a moment to share your thoughts. We'd love to hear your feedback!
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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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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 💻 |
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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.
Monday, January 30, 2023
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Mindfulness Apps
@ Normoyle Senior Center
Monday, January 30 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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Internet of Things: Wearables
@ District 5 Senior Center
Monday, January 30 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
View event
Learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of smartwatches and other wearable technology.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Streaming and Smart TVs
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, January 31 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Find out what it means to “cut the cord.” Learn how smart TVs and streaming devices let you watch videos from the Internet, without cable.
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Mindfulness Apps
@ Bob Ross Senior Center
Tuesday, January 31 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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Mindfulness Apps
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, January 31 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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Affordable Home Internet
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, January 31 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture goes over basic information you need to know when signing up for home internet service.
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MyChart
@ Northeast Senior Center
Tuesday, January 31 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CST
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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Mindfulness Apps
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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MyChart
@ District 5 Senior Center
Wednesday, February 1 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring medical portals that store all of your health information.
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Mindfulness Apps
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, February 1 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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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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