Senior Planet in Colorado Newsletter September 11-15, 2023
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Coming Soon to Senior Planet
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New Multi-Week Courses! 📋
Our Course Information Fair will take place on Thursday, September 21 from 11:00am – 3:30pm. During this event, we will release the upcoming multi-week course offerings and schedule. We recommend attending the fair so that you can learn more about each course and what you are most interested in! There will be two presentations that you can attend: 11:00am-12:00pm and 1:00pm-2:00pm.
Following the Info Fair, we will have our Monthly Mixer from 3:30pm – 5:00pm. During this mixer we'll host a video game activity with the Nintendo Switch!
Registration will kick off on Monday, September 25 with in-person sign-ups available at the center. On Tuesday, September 26, registration will be available online, by phone, and in-person.
Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk Presentation 🧠
This presentation on Tuesday, September 12 from 2:15pm-3:45pm includes 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. Click here to register.
Congrats to the Graduates! 🎓
This coming week, we'll host the final sessions of this quarter's multi-week courses! If you've taken a 5 or 10-week course this summer, we will be celebrating all of your accomplishments and handing out your graduation certificates. Congrats!
Have a great week,
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-Paige Bownds, Center Manager, Senior Planet in Colorado |
Upcoming In-Person Events
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Join these events at the Senior Planet center in Lowry! 7585 E. Academy Boulevard · Denver, CO
Reminder that all in-person programs require registration. You can do so through our website, in-person, or by phone: 720-328-0875
Monday, September 11, 2023
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Google Workspace Monday, September 11 | 3:15pm to 4:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
In this multi-session series, we’ll explore Drive, Slides, and Sheets.
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Tuesday, September 12, 2023
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Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk Tuesday, September 12 | 2:15pm to 3:45pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry for a discussion about dementia with presenter JJ Jordan.
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Wednesday, September 13, 2023
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Smartphone Photography Wednesday, September 13 | 9:45am to 11:00am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera?
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IoT Lecture Series Wednesday, September 13 | 1:00pm to 2:00pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
This week's topic: Drones
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Thursday, September 14, 2023
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Tech Talks about Android Thursday, September 14 | 1:00pm to 2:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your Android questions answered!
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Intro to Photo Editing Tools Thursday, September 14 | 3:15pm to 4:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Can you photoshop that? Come learn the possibilities with photo editing tools!
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Friday, September 15, 2023
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Tech Talks about Apple Friday, September 15 | 9:45am to 11:00am MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Join us at the Senior Planet center in Lowry to get your Apple questions answered!
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Tech Talks about Smartphone Photography Friday, September 15 | 11:15am to 12:30pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
Have questions about using your phone for photos?
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Fitness Technologies Lecture Series Friday, September 15 | 1:00pm to 2:15pm MDT
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*IN- PERSON*
*REGISTRATION REQUIRED*
This lecture series will show you how apps and devices can help get your wellness routine on track, or take it to the next level!
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Online Classes Continue
Can't make it to the 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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Save the Dates!
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Thurs. 9/21
- 11:00am – 3:30pm: Course Information Fair
- 11:00am – 12:00pm: Orientation Presentation
- 1:00pm – 2:00pm: Orientation Presentation
Mon. 9/25
- Course Registration Opens at the Center
Tues. 9/26
- Course Registration Opens Online / By Phone
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Dementia 101 + Reducing Your Risk
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Tuesday, September 12 @ 2:15pm-3:45pm
This presentation 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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Enjoy Live Music Online
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Calling all music lovers! Join us on Tuesday, September 12 at 4:00pm MDT for a fun night of conversations and songs, open mic night style!
Relax at home as you listen to your peers in this supportive environment. Performers will take turns to create a unique soundtrack for the night!
*Registration is required for performers. Attendees are not required to register.* |
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