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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
February 6-10, 2023
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Internet of Things: Wearable Devices
@ Landa Library |
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From fitness trackers to smart glasses, wearable technology is here to stay! Whether you’re a tech enthusiast or a tech newbie, there’s something for everyone.
Senior Planet in San Antonio, in collaboration with AARP Texas, will be offering a free in-person lecture on wearable devices. Come to this lecture to learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of wearable technology.
We are offering this in-person lecture at Landa Library, located near Trinity University, on Thursday, February 9 from 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST.
Online registration is required. Hope to see you there!
Have a great week,
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– Darryl Greer, Southeastern Regional Program Manager
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| 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.
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Meet the 2023 Senior Planet
Sponsored Athletes!
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 For the fourth year, Senior Planet from AARP put out the call for Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes — adults age 60 and older who are excited about fitness, have identified their wellness-related goals, and are willing to share their experiences to inspire other older adults.
Meet this year's team and learn their inspiring — and fun — approaches to fitness, from CrossFit to pickleball!
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An Introduction to Podcasts
Join Us on AARP's Virtual Community Center!
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 Are you looking for a way to keep your mind occupied while doing chores, commuting, resting, or even exercising?
We invite you to take an introductory class on an increasingly popular form of entertainment: Podcasts! These audio programs are a great source of information on all kinds of topics; from true crime, to politics, to fashion, and the economy.
Join Senior Planet from AARP this Wednesday, February 8 at 2:00pm CST on AARP's Virtual Community Center to learn why people listen to podcasts, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.
Click or tap the red button to learn more and register for this event!
| Intro to Podcasts – Register Here |
AARP membership is not required, but you must create a free AARP.org account in order to participate in this virtual session. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Watch On-Demand!
Discover Live at Banff National Park
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 Thank you to everyone that joined Senior Planet and Discover Live for the live tour through Banff National Park in Canada.
If you weren't able to attend the tour, you're in luck! Discover Live has made a recording available to watch on-demand.
Please note that the recording will only be available to view through 2/8.
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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.
Monday, February 6, 2023
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Telemedicine
@ Normoyle Senior Center
Monday, February 6 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor.
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Fitness Apps
@ District 5 Senior Center
Monday, February 6 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
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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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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YouTube
@ Southside Lions Senior Center
Tuesday, February 7 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show you how to navigate the site with ease.
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Telemedicine
@ Walker Ranch Senior Center
Tuesday, February 7 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor.
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How to Choose a New Computer
@ District 2 Senior Center
Tuesday, February 7 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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Telemedicine
@ Doris Griffin Senior Center
Wednesday, February 8 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor.
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Mobile Health Apps
@ District 5 Senior Center
Wednesday, February 8 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
Did you know that your smartphone is also a powerful health tool?
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Telemedicine
@ Alicia Trevino Lopez Senior One Stop Center
Wednesday, February 8 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Internet of Things: Wearables
@ Landa Library
Thursday, February 9 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm CST
View event
*ONLINE REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of smartwatches and other wearable technology.
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Telemedicine
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, February 9 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm CST
View event
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED AT CENTER*
This lecture focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor.
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| View All In-Person Classes |
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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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Senior Planet
Goes to CES |
| Senior Planet scopes out the coolest and most cutting-edge technologies at the Consumer Electronics Show and shares via a livestream.
Read More |
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Love Your Heart on
Valentine’s Day |
| It's American Heart Month! Are you getting the right tests for heart health? Looking for online fitness classes and info? Find answers here.
Read More |
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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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