Happy Older Americans Month

Greetings!

Every May, the Administration for Community Living leads the nation’s observance of Older Americans Month (OAM). The 2023 theme is Aging Unbound, which offers an opportunity to explore diverse aging experiences and discuss how communities can combat stereotypes. Join us in promoting flexible thinking about aging — and how we all benefit when older adults remain engaged, independent, and included.

On May 3, Senior Planet was invited to support our community partners — the City of San Antonio DHS Senior Centers, the Adult Protective Service South Texas Community Board, and the Alamo Area Council of Governments — to bring recognition of the national observance and create a proclamation for this month. In attendance and support of the joyous event were District 3 Council Member and Senior Planet trainer Phyllis Viagran, District 4 Council Member Dr. Adriana Rocha, District 7 Council Member Rosie Castro, and District 9 Council Member John Courage.

To learn more about Older Americans Month, click the button below.

Older Americans Month 2023

Have a great weekend!

– Darryl Greer, South Regional Program Manager

Affordable Internet for All:
Share Your Experience

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

Enjoy Live Music Online!

Are you a music lover? Do you sing or play an instrument?

You're invited to join us for a fun night of conversations and songs, open mic night style! Relax at home as you listen or perform in this supportive environment. We'll be taking turns performing one song each to create a unique soundtrack for the night!

Click on the link below for more information:

Open Mic Night – Friday, May 12 @ 5:00pm CDT

*Registration is only required for performers. Attendees are not required to register!

SASPEAKUP! Needs Your Voice

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.

Click Here to Sign Up

Online Classes Continue

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 10, 2023

OATS/ Senior Planet: Práctica de Zoom
Wednesday, May 10 | 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.

OATS/ Senior Planet: Zoom Practice
Wednesday, May 10 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm CDT

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*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*

Come join a virtual gathering where participants can learn about various Senior Planet events and offerings. We hope to see you there.

Upcoming In-Person Classes

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+.