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All Online Events Newsletter
January 22, 2023 |
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| Discover Live Returns |
| Hi friends!
We're excited to announce that Discover Live is back! This quarter, Senior Planet and Discover Live will be taking you on virtual live tours through three magnificent destinations. This week, we'll be making our first stop:
Banff National Park, Canada
Join us on Friday, January 27 at 1:30pm EST to discover Canada's first and most famous National Park. On this one hour personal, live, interactive, virtual walking tour, we will explore wilder areas (where there is good reception) to show you the incredible wilderness. Banff encompasses 6,641 square kilometers (over 4,100 square miles) of mountainous terrain, with many glaciers and ice fields, dense coniferous forest, and alpine landscapes. Banff has over 994 miles of beautiful walking trails, let's explore some of them!
Registration is required for this event. Click here to sign up!
Be sure to check out the following courses before we embark on the tour through Banff National Park:
- Online Travel Sites – Wednesday, January 25 @ 4:30pm EST
- Intro to Translation Tools – Thursday, January 26 @ 3:00pm EST
- Intro to Learning Apps – Friday, January 27 @ 11:00am EST
Stay tuned to find out when and where the next tour will be taking place!
You can review all online programs being offered this week here, or in the schedule below.
See you online!
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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Discover Live at CES
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 Thank you to everyone that joined Senior Planet and Discover Live for the live tour and Q&A with Tom Kamber at CES 2023 in Las Vegas.
If you weren't able to attend these live events from the CES floor, you're in luck! You can view the video recordings at the Discover Live at CES website.
What did you think about the live tour and Q&A? Please take a moment to share your thoughts. We'd love to hear your feedback!
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| Weekly Fitness Classes |
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Click the button below to view our variety of exercise classes, meditation sessions, group discussions, and more!
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| Online Classes This Week |
Monday, January 23, 2023
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Food Delivery Apps
Monday, January 23 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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This lecture provides an overview of the most popular food delivery apps, such as Seamless.
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How to Choose a New Computer
Monday, January 23 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer.
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Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn
Monday, January 23 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Join this discussion group to connect with Senior Planet participants from all over the country!
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Internet of Things: Healthcare
Monday, January 23 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Come learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely.
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Pride Discussion Group
Monday, January 23 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST
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Join us for a weekly, lively discussions about all things LGBT+!
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Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality
Monday, January 23 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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This lecture will introduce digital tools that can help you support racial justice.
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WACI (Windows, Android, Computers, Internet) Group
Monday, January 23 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST
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Got a Windows or Android device? This group is for you!
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Job Searching in the Digital Age
Monday, January 23 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search, demonstrate digital job searching tools like LinkedIn, and offer tips and advice to job seekers.
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Tuesday, January 24, 2023
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Graphic Design Tools
Tuesday, January 24 | 10:30am to 11:30am EST
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In this presentation, we'll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides.
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Instagram Basics
Tuesday, January 24 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram's more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about.
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Tuesday Talks – Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, January 24 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Hear from a Senior Planet participant about how technology is playing a beneficial role in their life!
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Holistic Wellness Discussion Group
Tuesday, January 24 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Affordable Home Internet
Tuesday, January 24 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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This lecture goes over basic information you need to know when signing up for home internet service.
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Tech Talk: Android Smartphones
Tuesday, January 24 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Have questions about your Android smartphone?
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Podcasts
Tuesday, January 24 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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En esta presentación, aprenderá más sobre estos programas de audio disponibles en internet: por qué la gente los escucha, dónde puede encontrarlos y cuáles son los más populares
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Creative Creations
Tuesday, January 24 | 5:30pm to 6:30pm EST
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Do you knit? Embroider? Draw? Whatever craft you enjoy in your free time, let's create together!
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Voice Assistants
Tuesday, January 24 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm
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Learn about the many devices, current uses, and future implications of voice assistants.
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Wednesday, January 25, 2023
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Mobile Health Apps
Wednesday, January 25 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
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Wednesday, January 25 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Digital Storytelling
Wednesday, January 25 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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This lecture covers digital tools to bring out your creativity.
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Wellness Wednesday – Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, January 25 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Come discuss different topics related to health and wellness.
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Using Google Drive
Wednesday, January 25 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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This demonstration will show you how to create and upload folders to Drive and organize your files within folders.
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Online Travel Sites
Wednesday, January 25 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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Learn the basics of using online travel sites to find the best fares and rates for just about any destination.
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Spanish Club
Wednesday, January 25 | 5:00pm to 6:00pm EST
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Join us for a casual discussion group for beginner Spanish speakers.
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MyChart
Wednesday, January 25 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Learn how MyChart can help you keep all your health information in one place, communicate with your providers, and have a virtual visit.
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Thursday, January 26, 2023
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Mindfulness Apps
Thursday, January 26 | 10:30am to 11:30am EST
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This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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All Things Zoom
Thursday, January 26 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, and take virtual classes with Senior Planet!
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Tech Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn
Thursday, January 26 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
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Mindful Meditation & Breathing
Thursday, January 26 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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Learn about the benefits of mindful meditation and breathing, and spend time deepening your meditation practice.
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Intro to Translation Tools
Thursday, January 26 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
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Telemedicine
Thursday, January 26 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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This lecture provides an overview of telemedicine options and focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor in real-time.
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Recursos de salud en línea
Thursday, January 26 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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¿Sabe de un recurso confiable en línea para aprender más sobre la salud? ¡Venga a aprender más sobre estos recursos en línea y comparte los suyos!
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Friday, January 27, 2023
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Intro to Learning Apps
Friday, January 27 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
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Using Google Docs Templates for Resumes
Friday, January 27 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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In this lecture, we’ll demonstrate how to make the most of Google Docs templates for resumes.
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Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn
Friday, January 27 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.
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Intro to Hosting on Zoom
Friday, January 27 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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In this introductory lecture, we'll go over what you need to start your first meeting, as well as some hosting tips to make it a success.
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Friday Afternoon Dance Party!
Friday, January 27 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EST
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End your week with a fun dance party!
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