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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
December 26-30, 2022
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| Season's Greetings! |
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Course Information Fair 🎪
Join us for our Course Information Fair from 11:00am – 3:00pm MST on Wednesday, December 28 at the Senior Planet center in Lowry! Receive information about our upcoming multi-week courses, and sign up for spring classes!
Course Registration 📋
In-person registration for in-person multi-week courses will begin Wednesday, December 28 at 11:00am MST at the center!
Can't make it to the center to sign up for a course? You can also register for in-person courses over the phone by calling 720-520-9411, or online beginning Thursday, December 29.
Please note that only in-person multi-week courses require registration.
In-Person, One-on-One Tech Assistance 📱
Did you know? We have tech assistance available every Tuesday morning and Wednesday afternoon! To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-520-9411, email [email protected], or stop by the center.
Wishing you a happy and healthy holiday season! ❄️
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Aaron A. Santis
Senior Planet Colorado, Program Lead |
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A Year in Review: 2022
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 “Dear Friends,
As we wind down another year at Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, I’d like to share some favorite moments, and highlight some accomplishments as well! This year presented unique challenges…”
Tom Kamber, Executive Director of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, shares some favorite moments from this year, and looks ahead to 2023.
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Subscribe to Senior Planet on YouTube!
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 As the quarter comes to a close, you might notice a few less classes than usual on the calendar. If you're looking to stay plugged in during the holiday break, head over to the Senior Planet YouTube channel!
Here you'll find an array of free videos that you can watch at any time. Discover “Tech Tips” like how to customize your phone screen, or watch full fitness classes led by your favorite trainers like Cas and Sally.
There's something for everyone! Visit youtube.com/@seniorplanet
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Lives Well Lived Project
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Senior Planet participants and students from Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo will be matched to collaborate in a three-part series. During these meetings, the students and Senior Planet participants will interview each other, using the same interview questions used in Lives Well Lived, as well as any other questions the pairs want to use. The interviews will be recorded, so students can turn these sessions into a “Life Memoir” that will be given to Senior Planet participants at the end of the project.
In our first session on 1/18/23 from 3:15pm – 4:45pm MST, you will have an opportunity to ask Sky Bergman questions about her film before beginning this project.
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| Click Here to Register Now |
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| Learn from Our Volunteers |
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In-Person Volunteers
- Windows/Android – Sign up for a Tuesday morning appointment with Doodle! To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-520-9411, email [email protected], or stop by the center.
- Apple Assistants – Dave Taenzer will assist you in a small group at the center! Come with your Apple-related questions and listen to what other are seeking help with.
- Apple One-on-One – Sign up for a Wednesday afternoon appointment with Ed! To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-520-9411, email [email protected], or stop by the center.
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| Next Week at the Center |
Classes are on pause for the holiday break.
We hope to see you at the center next week to register for courses, use a computer, and meet up with friends!
Click here for center hours and location. (Please note we will be closed on Monday, 12/26.) |
| The Latest News from Senior Planet |
| There are plenty of new articles and news stories to read over at seniorplanet.org. We're including a few extra this week for your reading enjoyment during the break! |
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| Open Thread: Worst/Weirdest Holiday Gifts |
| A frying pan? Three boxes of lasagna noodles? Take a look at the worst or weirdest holiday gifts and add your own in the comments.
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| Ask The Techspert: Making Your Smartphone Age-Friendly |
Learn how to make your smartphone age-friendly by improving its readability. This article is part one of a series around the topic.
Read More
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How Well Do You Know
Your Meds? |
Bandages have an expiration date, don’t always keep prescriptions in the medicine cabinet, and other little known facts about meds.
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| Senior Planet Book Club: Vote For Our Next Book! |
| Which book should we read next? Cast your vote now, and stay tuned for the announcement of the winning selection next week!
Read More |
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| Virtual & Phone Tech Help |
- Learn Zoom Video Conferencing:
English Instructions | Spanish Instructions
- Senior Planet National Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495
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| Additional Resources |
Free Covid Test: Covid Check Colorado
OATS Commitment to Justice: Statement
Election & Voting Information: Colorado Secretary of State
Contact Your Lawmakers: Countable.us
Senior Planet COVID-19: Resource Guide
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Denver Metro Transportation: DRMAC Getting There App
Denver Metro Area Agency on Aging: DRCOG/AAA 303-480-6700
Denver Public Library: Extensive Services & Events
FREE & Low-Cost Tech & Internet: Services in Denver |
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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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