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Senior Planet in Montgomery County Newsletter
February 10, 2023
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| A Note from Noah |
| Hi everyone, I hope you’re having a great week!
Have you received a free Chromebook from Montgomery County? Curious to learn more about your device?
7 more spots have opened in our “Chrome Essentials” course at Gilchrist Gaithersburg. This multi-week class is offered on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30pm – 2:45pm EST. Interested in joining? Click or tap the red button to register:
| Chrome Essentials – Register Now! |
Have a great weekend!
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Noah O'Ryan, Program Lead |
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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 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, February 10, 2023
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Online Shopping
Friday, February 10 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
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his lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com.
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Wednesday, February 15, 2023
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Job Searching in the Digital Age
Wednesday, February 15 | 10:00am to 11:00am EST
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This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search, demonstrate digital job searching tools like LinkedIn, and offer tips and advice to job seekers.
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Friday, February 17, 2023
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Smartphone Photography
Friday, February 17 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm EST
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Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer!
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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Online Classes Continue! |
Thursday, February 16, 2023
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MCPLS Presents: Google Workspace
Thursday, February 16 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm
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Learn about some of Google's most popular productivity tools that are for personal use, as well as work-related ones. This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive. Hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery and Montgomery County Libraries.
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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 💻 |
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for 2023 |
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Contact the Senior Planet in Montgomery County Team
Phone: (240) 753-0676
Email: [email protected] |
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