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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
April 17-21, 2023
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Next Week at Senior Planet!
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Check out the latest news & notes from the center…
New 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.
- 🍎 Have questions about your Apple device?
Check out Tech Talks on Apple every Friday from 9:45am-11:00am MDT.
- ☁️ Have questions about digital storage and organization on your device?
Participate in Tech Talks on Storage every Friday from 11:15am-12:30pm MDT.
Upcoming Special Events 🌟
- 💼 Lowry Business Alliance Mixer – Thurs. 4/20 @ 5:30pm-7:30pm MDT
- 🏠 Reverse Mortgage Presentation – Wed. 4/26 @ 11:30am-12:30pm MDT
*Registration is required. To register, call the center at 720-328-0875, email us at [email protected], or stop by!
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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, April 17, 2023
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Social Media for Job Searches
Monday, April 17 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Social Media for Job Searches lecture, in person!
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Innovation Mondays! Tech Tanks at Senior Planet
Monday, April 17 | 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!
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Innovation Mondays! Tech Tanks at Senior Planet
Monday, April 17 | 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!
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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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Podcasts
Tuesday, April 18 | 1:15pm to 2:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Podcasts lecture, in person!
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Tech Talks about Android
Tuesday, April 18 | 1:15pm to 2:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your Android questions answered!
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Wednesday, April 19, 2023
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Twitter
Wednesday, April 19 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our Twitter lecture!
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Thursday, April 20, 2023
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Podcast Workshop
Thursday, April 20 | 1:15pm to 2:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for our Podcast workshop!
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Lowry Business Alliance Mixer
Thursday, April 20 | 5:30pm to 7:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us for drinks, nibbles, and a chance to relax and meet fellow Lowry business owners!
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Friday, April 21, 2023
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Streaming and Smart TVs
Friday, April 21 | 9:45am to 11:00am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Streaming and Smart TVs lecture, in person!
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Tech Talks about Apple
Friday, April 21 | 9:45am to 11:00am MDT
View event
*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your Apple questions answered!
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Tech Talks about Digital Storage
Friday, April 21 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
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*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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 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!
The Tech Tank is Senior Planet’s latest program which puts our Senior Planet visitors in the driver’s seat to road test and experience innovative technologies by joining our trainer-guided demonstration of the following technologies:
Times: Mondays @ 1:00pm-2:00pm MDT or 3:00pm-4:00pm MDT
No registration is required. Come as you are and bring a friend!
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| Learn More About the Tech Tank Here |
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Lowry Business Alliance Mixer
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 Thurs. April 20 — 5:30pm – 7:30pm MDT
@ The Senior Planet center in Lowry
The Lowry Business Alliance (LBA) is a great resource if you are doing business in Lowry or are a business professional who lives in Lowry. The purpose of the Lowry Business Alliance is to foster a vibrant professional community by providing opportunities for connection and collaboration among Lowry businesses including residents doing business outside Lowry. By promoting neighborhood commerce the LBA will strive to enrich the quality of life for all who live, visit, work and do business in Lowry!
Join us for drinks, nibbles, and a chance to relax and meet fellow Lowry business owners. For more information on this event, click here. |
Reverse Mortgage Presentation
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Wed. April 26 — 11:30am – 12:30pm MDT
@ The Senior Planet center in Lowry
Carol Core, Senior Loan Originator and reverse mortgages expert will dispel the myths of reverse mortgages and share examples of how today's retirees are using these financial tools.
In addition, Pat Booth, will answer any real estate questions and give tips for making a smooth and stress-free sale or purchase, and understanding Denver's current real estate market.
Registration is required. To sign up for this event, please call 720-328-0875, email [email protected], or stop by the center. |
Be Inspired to Move!
with Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Gerry Smith
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 Join 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete, Gerry Smith, on Wednesday, April 19 at 11:30am MDT to find out how anyone can get the recommended 30 minutes of exercise each day to stay healthy and improve our well-being.
Click here to join Gerry's live virtual wellness and exercise session, Wednesday on Zoom! |
Curriculum Corner: Infographics
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| Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality
 Have you heard of infographics? They're visual images such as a charts or diagrams, used to represent information or data. You might come across infographics while reading an article online, or in a magazine.
The education team at Senior Planet has created a new infographic all about the differences between two exciting technologies with similar names: Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR).
If you've heard of these tech terms, but would like to find out more using a new learning tool, click the red button below to take a closer look! After you've scrolled through the infographic, please take the short survey on the same page and share your feedback. |
| Click Here to Learn About AR vs. VR |
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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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Use Your Phone
To Go Green |
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On Earth Day, you can become more eco-savvy by using your mobile phones and/or tablets and checking out these earth-friendly apps.
Read More |
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| Is It Time to Break up With Your Bank? |
| Is it time to try online banking? Maybe, says Senior Planet's Money and Finance Contributor. Get info on an online class here.
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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