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Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter
January 30 – February 3, 2023
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| Next Week at Senior Planet! |
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Welcome to another week of events at Senior Planet in Colorado!
Happy last week of January! I want to say thank you to everyone who has come to our center this past month. We love seeing you all attend our courses, lectures, and one-on-one tech help, and spending time in our lounge area. Feel free to come by any time that we are open!
Here are this week's news & notes from the center:
- Special Event on Monday 1/30: Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk 🧠
Join us at the center on Monday, January 30 at 11:15am MST for a presentation hosted by JJ Jordan of Dementia Friendly Denver. Ms. Jordan will discuss a range of topics including warning signs of dementia, caregiver challenges, the latest research, and things to do at any age to reduce dementia risk. Learn more about this event here.
- Additional Days & Times! — In-Person, One-on-One Tech Assistance 📱
Due to popular demand, we've added additional times for tech assistance. You can now join us every Monday & Wednesday afternoon, Tuesday morning, and Thursday morning & afternoon! To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-328-0875, email [email protected], or stop by the center. Walk-in appointments are NOT available. You must register or book an appointment ahead of time. Thank you!
- Want to Host an Event at Senior Planet? 🧑🏫
Our center in Lowry is a great place to get together with friends, in addition to attending courses and lectures. Do you have your own book club, social group, or presentation that you would like to host at the center? Our available technology, conference room, tv screens, and café area can make for a great space for these events. If you are interested in reserving a room or using our the center for your event, please email me at [email protected].
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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, January 30, 2023
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Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk
Monday, January 30 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MST
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for a discussion about dementia with presenter JJ Jordan.
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Tech Tank
Monday, January 30 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MST
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us for the Tech Tank! This is an opportunity to have hands on experience using new technology with the assistance from a Senior Planet trainer.
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Staying Safe Online
Monday, January 30 | 2:15pm to 3:30pm MST
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Staying Safe Online workshop, in person!
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Smartphones
Tuesday, January 31 | 2:15pm to 3:15pm MST
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Smartphones lecture, in person!
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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IoT: Healthcare
Wednesday, February 1 | 11:15am to 12:15pm MST
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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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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Mobile Health Apps
Thursday, February 2 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MST
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*IN- PERSON*
*NO REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join Senior Planet in Colorado for our Mobile Health Apps lecture, in person!
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Friday, February 3, 2023
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Streaming & Smart TVs
Friday, February 3 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MST
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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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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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Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk
A presentation hosted by Dementia Friendly Denver
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Monday, January 30 – 11:15am MST
@ The Senior Planet center in Lowry
 Join guest speaker JJ Jordan of Dementia Friendly Denver for a special presentation — Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk — including basic facts about Alzheimer's disease and other types of dementia. We will cover a wide range of dementia-related topics including the latest promising research updates, warning signs and symptoms, diagnosis guidelines, a caregiving overview, dementia-friendly tips for communication, interaction, and behaviors, and the things anyone can do at any age to reduce risk or delay onset of dementia.
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Upcoming Presentation: Denver Composting & Recycling 101
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 Join us at the center on Thursday, February 9 from 2:15pm-3:30pm MST for a presentation from Lowry United Neighborhood's (LUN) Sustainability Committee Chair Renee Arrington.
Beginning in January 2023, Denver will expand residential recycling and compost collection services to reduce the amount of trash Denver sends to the landfill and the production of harmful greenhouse gas emissions. (Waste in the landfill decomposes and generates methane — a powerful greenhouse gas that contributes to global warming and climate change.)
Under the city’s new expanded waste services, trash bins will now have a small charge; the smaller the trash bin you need, the smaller the fee. Recycle and compost bins are free AND recycling will be picked up every week! Now is the perfect time to put more into recycling and composting and get the smallest trash bin.
This presentation will get everyone acquainted with city-provided compost bins and explain more about what materials go in compost, recycle and trash.
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| Learn from Our Volunteers & Trainers |
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In-Person Help
- Windows/Android – Sign up for a Tuesday morning appointment with Doodle! To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-328-0875, email [email protected], or stop by the center.
- Apple (One-on-One) – Sign up for a Wednesday afternoon appointment with Ed! To sign up for an appointment, please call 720-328-0875, email [email protected], or stop by the center.
- General Tech (Including Windows/Apple) – Sign up for a Monday afternoon appointment with Debbie, or Tuesday and Thursday appointment with Scott! To sign up, please call 720-328-0875, email [email protected], or stop by the center.
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Photography Spotlight!
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 We love this fun selfie from trainer Scott with a participant during our Smartphone Photography course! 📸
In addition to the courses that Scott teaches, he is now available for one-on-one tech assistance on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (Make sure to register ahead of time!)
If you'd like to be featured in our newsletter, send your original photos to [email protected].
Want to connect with fellow photographers? Join the Fun with Photography group on Senior Planet Community!
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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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| Virtual & Phone Tech Help |
- Learn Zoom Video Conferencing:
English Instructions | Spanish Instructions
- Senior Planet National Hotline: 888-713-3495
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