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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
February 13-17, 2023
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| Fitness Apps @ Landa Library |
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Think that fitness apps are only for athletes? This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals.
Senior Planet in San Antonio, in collaboration with AARP Texas, will be offering a free in-person lecture on fitness apps. We'll discuss apps that can help you track your nutrition and activity, plan your workouts, stay motivated and even get better sleep. You’ll learn about the benefits of fitness apps and popular apps in each category.
We are offering this in-person lecture at Landa Library, located near Trinity University, on Thursday, February 16 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm CST.
Online registration is required. Hope to see you there!
Have a great week,
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– Darryl Greer, South Regional Program Manager
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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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Highlighting Black Voices for
Black History Month
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 Throughout February, we'll be spotlighting Senior Planet articles and AARP Virtual Community Center (VCC) events that highlight Black voices and celebrate the Black experience! This week…
…Read the inspiring story of Helen Battle's “Wish of a Lifetime” Granted! to see how one woman's dream-come-true helped to renew her purpose and enliven her life.
…Register for Cooking Class: A New Take on Red Beans and Rice on 2/16 to join the VCC in celebrating Black History Month with a variation on a traditional African American comfort food. |
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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.
Tuesday, February 14, 2023
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Internet of Things: Wearables
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, February 14 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of smartwatches and other wearable technology.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Internet of Things: Wearables
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Wednesday, February 15 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of smartwatches and other wearable technology.
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Internet of Things: Wearables
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, February 15 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of smartwatches and other wearable technology.
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Thursday, February 16, 2023
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Fitness Apps
@ Landa Library
Thursday, February 16 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
View event
*ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
We'll discuss apps that can help you track your nutrition and activity, plan your workouts, stay motivated and even get better sleep.
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Internet of Things: Healthcare
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, February 16 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*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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| 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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