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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
May 22-26, 2023
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Some fun results from our “Design a Mug with AI” event! |
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Next Week at Senior Planet!
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Check out the latest news & notes from the center…
This Tuesday: Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk Presentation 🧠
Join us on Tuesday, May 23 from 1:15pm-2:30pm MDT to hear from JJ Jordan of Dementia Friendly Denver. JJ will cover a wide range of dementia-related topics including the latest promising research updates, warning signs and symptoms, diagnosis guidelines, a caregiving overview, dementia-friendly tips for communication, interaction, and behaviors, and the things anyone can do at any age to reduce risk. Click here to learn more.
In-Person Tech Help: Tech Talks 💻
A Senior Planet trainer will assist you in a small group at the center to answer your questions about your devices. No registration required!
- 🤖 Have questions about your Android device?
Attend a Tech Talk on Android every Tuesday from 1:15pm-2:30pm MDT.
*Android Tech Talks will begin on June 6
- 🍎 Have questions about your Apple device?
Check out Tech Talks on Apple every Friday from 9:45am-11:00am MDT.
*Apple Tech Talks is canceled on Friday, May 26 due to a conflicting event
- ☁️ Have questions about digital storage and organization on your device?
Participate in Tech Talks on Storage every Friday from 11:15am-12:30pm MDT.
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-Paige Bownds, Center Manager, Senior Planet in Colorado |
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Upcoming In-Person Classes
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Join these classes at the Senior Planet center in Lowry!
7585 E. Academy Boulevard · Denver, CO
Monday, May 22, 2023
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Introduction to Sleep Technologies
Monday, May 22 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
This lecture gives an overview of different devices and wearable technologies that track sleep patterns.
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Innovation Mondays! Tech Tanks at Senior Planet
Monday, May 22 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for Innovation Mondays! This week is Smart TV: Apple TV
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Innovation Mondays! Tech Tanks at Senior Planet
Monday, May 22 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for Innovation Mondays! This week is Smart TV: Apple TV
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Tuesday, May 23, 2023
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Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk
Tuesday, May 23 | 1:15pm to 2:30pm MDT
View event
*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for a discussion about dementia with presenter JJ Jordan.
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Thursday, May 25, 2023
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Getting Started with Insight Timer
Thursday, May 25 | 1:15pm to 2:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Are you interested in meditation but not sure where to start?
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Friday, May 26, 2023
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Tech Talks about Digital Storage
Friday, May 26 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
View event
*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your storage and file related questions answered!
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Online Classes Continue
 Can't make it to the center? Don't worry! Our 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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Innovation Mondays!
The Tech Tank at Senior Planet
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The Tech Tank is Senior Planet’s latest program which puts YOU in the driver’s seat to road test and experience innovative technologies.
Join us every Monday with sessions from 1:00-2:00pm and 3:00-4:00pm MDT
This week:
 Smart TVs: Apple TV
Come dabble, explore, try out, and road test some of the most exciting technologies available on the market! Check out a selection of cool tech we think you will love, from the familiar to the cutting edge – all in the comfort of the Senior Planet center with an experienced trainer!
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Special Presentation:
Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk
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Tuesday May 23 @ 1:15pm-2:30pm MDT
This one-hour presentation at our Lowry center includes basic facts about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. We will cover a wide range of dementia-related topics including the latest promising research updates, warning signs and symptoms, diagnosis guidelines, a caregiving overview, dementia-friendly tips for communication, interaction, and behaviors, and the things anyone can do at any age to reduce risk or delay onset of dementia. |
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“Mug Shots!”
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| Thanks to everyone who joined us yesterday evening for the “Design Your Own Mug – 'Thirsty Thursday' Happy Hour!” Attendees used the Fotor AI-image generator to conjure up a variety of creative images and decorate their own mugs.
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| The Latest News 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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| Antimicrobial Resistance: When “Bugs” Bite Back |
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Ask Joan:
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| Sex Columnist Joan tackles questions on toy etiquette, when oral sex hurts, and the importance of communication.
Read More |
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| Virtual & Phone Tech Help |
- Learn Zoom Video Conferencing:
English Instructions | Spanish Instructions
- Senior Planet National Hotline: 888-713-3495
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