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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
March 13-17, 2023
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Next Week at Senior Planet!
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Check out the latest news & notes from the center…
- Music and Memory Presentation 🎶
Thursday, March 16 from 2:15pm-3:15pm at our Lowry center!
Join us for a brief presentation by Sara Welborn with the nonprofit, Music & Memory, that helps individuals with a wide range of cognitive and physical conditions to engage with the world, ease pain, and reclaim their humanity through the use of personalized music.
- Mark Your Calendars for In-Person, Multi-Week Course Registration! 🗓
Join us on Wednesday, March 22 from 11:00am – 3:00pm at the center for our upcoming course registration fair! Learn all about next quarter's program offerings and sign up for your favorites. Online registration will open the following day. Stay tuned for more information!
- What programs interest you most? Vote here! 🗳
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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, March 13, 2023
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Streaming & Smart TVs
Monday, March 13 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Streaming & Smart TV's lecture, in person!
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Free Streaming with Tubi TV
Monday, March 13 | 2:15pm to 3:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Streaming with Tubi workshop, in person!
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Tuesday, March 14, 2023
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Google Maps
Tuesday, March 14 | 2:15pm to 3:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Google Maps lecture, in person!
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Wednesday, March 15, 2023
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Mobile Health Apps
Wednesday, March 15 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Moblie Health Apps lecture, in person!
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Open Group Tech Talks
Wednesday, March 15 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Open Group Tech Talks lecture, in person!
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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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IoT-Healthcare
Thursday, March 16 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our IoT-Healthcare lecture, in person!
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Music and Memory Presentation
Thursday, March 16 | 2:15pm to 3:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our guest speaker presentation about Music and Memory, in person!
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Friday, March 17, 2023
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Crowdfunding for a Cause
Friday, March 17 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Crowdfunding for a Cause lecture, in person!
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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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In-Person Presentation:
“Music and Memory” on 3/16
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 Join us at our Lowry center on Thursday, 3/16 from 2:15pm-3:15pm for a presentation from the non-profit organization, Music & Memory!
Music & Memory is a program of personalized playlists for those with dementia and other cognitive issues. The program has been in operation in senior living communities throughout the US for several years, and its mission in Colorado is to bring this program to those living at home.
This presentation includes:
- How to create and use a personalized playlist
- The many benefits to both those with dementia and their caregivers
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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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| Learn from Our Volunteers & Trainers |
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In-Person Help
- Windows/Android – Sign up for a Monday afternoon appointment with Kristen or Dan or a Tuesday morning appointment with Doodle!
- Apple (One-on-One) – Sign up for a Wednesday afternoon appointment with Ed!
- General Tech (Including Windows/Apple) – Sign up for a Tuesday or Thursday appointment with Scott!
To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-328-0875, email [email protected], or stop by the center. |
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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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| Virtual & Phone Tech Help |
- Learn Zoom Video Conferencing:
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- Senior Planet National Hotline: 888-713-3495
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