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Senior Planet in Montgomery County Newsletter
March 10, 2023
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| A Note from Noah |
| Hi everyone, I hope you’re having a great week!
Feeling a little stressed? Need a way to relax? We have the class for you. Join us for a lecture all about Mindfulness Apps at White Oak Senior Center on Tuesday, 3/14 at 10:00am. We will go over free apps that you can use to meditate and participate in other mindfulness practices. Hope to see you there!
Have a great weekend,
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Noah O'Ryan, Program Lead |
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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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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: |
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| Apply Here for “Tuesday Talks” |
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| Online Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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| Let's Get Moving! |
| Check out Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Fit Fusion, Balance/Stretch, Holistic Wellness Discussions, and so much more!
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| View All Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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Upcoming In-Person Classes
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These classes take place at Senior Planet partner sites throughout Montgomery County. Click each class below for dates, times, and locations.
Friday, March 10, 2023
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Streaming and Smart TVs
@ Schweinhaut Senior Center
Friday, March 10 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET
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This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You’ll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the Internet on your television.
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Mindfulness Apps
@White Oak Senior Center
Tuesday, March 14 | 10:00am to 11:00am ET
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This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Mobile Health Apps
@White Oak Senior Center
Thursday, March 16 | 10:00am to 11:00am ET
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This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app. You'll learn about using the app's step counter, as well as integrating information from other popular health and fitness apps.
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Friday, March 17, 2023
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YouTube
@Schweinhaut Senior Center
Friday, March 17 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm ET
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This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show you how to navigate the site with ease. You’ll also get tips for viewing and sharing others’ videos and learn about uploading your own.
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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Featured Online Classes |
Join these classes virtually through Zoom!
Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Online Health Resources
Wednesday, March 15 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm ET
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Learn how to evaluate health-related information online.
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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Cloud Storage
Thursday, March 16 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm ET
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In this lecture, you’ll learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely while giving you greater accessibility, reliability, and protection for your important data.
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Follow these links to view all of Senior Planet's online offerings next week:
➡ Online Fitness Classes 💪
➡ Senior Planet's National Online Classes 💻 |
Interested in Becoming a Foster Grandparent?
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| An opportunity from the Jewish Council for the Aging of Greater Washington
 The AmeriCorps Seniors Foster Grandparent Program (FGP) provides social and academic support to elementary children to promote school readiness. Foster Grandparents work one-on-one with children in their classrooms at least 20 hours a week for an entire school year. Among other activities, Foster Grandparents provide and reinforce values to children in a smaller classroom group. At the moment, Foster Grandparents are providing support in local elementary schools and other host sites throughout Montgomery County
Benefits
- Help elementary school children excel in the classroom
- Provide mentorship
- Continuous training for the duration of volunteer service
- $252 Monthly Stipend Benefits (untaxed-based on a 20 hr volunteer week)
Qualifications
- Live in Montgomery County
- 55 years or older • Meet income qualifications
- Pass State & Federal background checks
- Able to get a physical
- Ability to volunteer
Want to learn more? Contact Aliesha Morris at 301.255.4238 or [email protected], or complete an interest form here. |
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| The Latest 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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| Best Budgeting Apps – for Free |
| Budgeting apps can keep you on track with spending and ease record-keeping for filing your return… and some are free!
Read More |
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| A Senior Sweep at Oscars? |
| At this year’s Academy Awards, age only serves to enhance talent, with one senior earning his 53rd nomination at 90 years of age.
Read More |
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Contact the Senior Planet in Montgomery County Team
Phone: (240) 753-0676
Email: [email protected] |
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