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Senior Planet in San Antonio Newsletter
September 18-22, 2023
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| Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance |
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Thursday, September 21 @ 10:00am – 11:30am
Thousand Oaks Library · 4618 Thousand Oaks Dr. · San Antonio, TX 78233
Did you know that viruses are only one type of malware that can harm your computer? In this lecture, we’ll go over different types of malware and how they work. We’ll also introduce some anti-virus programs and malware remover software and go over how these tools can be used to prevent and get rid of malware infections. Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your devices safe! This program is co-hosted with AARP San Antonio.
| Click Here to Learn More and Register |
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– Emily Flores, San Antonio Program Lead
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Joint Health for Runners and Walkers
with 2023 Sponsored Athlete Richard Westbrook |
Wed. September 20 at 12:30pm CDT
Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Richard Westbrook, to discover and practice basic movements for better joint mobility.
In this session, you'll hear Richard's story and learn stretches and exercises that can help you mobilize and revitalize!
| Join this “Wellness Wednesday” online event |
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Share Your Senior Planet Story
with Enwoven!
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 Friday, September 22 at 1:00pm CDT
Has participating in a Senior Planet fitness program positively impacted your body and mind? Have you learned useful skills in a technology class?
Come to this online session to learn how to share your Senior Planet stories in a new collection using the Enwoven platform!
Join trainers Castulo ‘Cas’ Castro and Andrea Hancock, as they introduce the Senior Planet Stories collection and demonstrate the steps to contribute your own story.
| Click Here to Learn More About Enwoven |
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Ask a Garden Expert
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Senior Planet is teaming up with gardening guru Jessica Zander from You Can Do It Gardening for an upcoming virtual event, Upping Your Gardening Game: Gardening Showcase and Q&A.
Do you have a question that you'd like Jessica to answer? Click the red button below to learn how to submit a video of your garden!
** Entry deadline extended: To be considered for the Showcase, please submit your video entry by October 6. **
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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.
Thursday, September 21, 2023
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Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs
At a Glance
@ Thousand Oaks Library
Thursday, September 21 | 10:00am to 11:30am
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Concerned about viruses and malware? Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your device safe! This program is co-hosted with AARP San Antonio.
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Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
@ District 2 Senior Center
Thursday, September 21 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm
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Come learn about QR codes and more!
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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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| Richard, 71: Mobilize and Revitalize |
| Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Richard Westbrook explains how spending 10 minutes on mobility each day can alleviate joint pain for runners and non-runners alike.
Read More |
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| Earn Extra Money with Certificate Programs |
| Going back to school for certificate programs can help older adults land full- or part-time jobs to bring in extra income or to keep busy and engaged during their free time.
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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