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All Online Events Newsletter
January 29, 2023 |
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Be a Virtual Volunteer with
Senior Planet! |
| Hi friends!
Have you been involved with Senior Planet for at least one year? Do you have any experience or training in hosting Zoom meetings? Would you be interested in a Senior Planet volunteer opportunity?
If you answered yes to all of these questions, then we want to hear from you! We're inviting you to apply for a position on our virtual volunteer team. Virtual volunteers assist Senior Planet trainers as cohosts on Zoom meetings for our online classes.
If you would like to be considered for this virtual volunteer opportunity, please fill out the Senior Planet Virtual Volunteer Application here.
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 30, 2023
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Messaging Apps
Monday, January 30 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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This lecture will go over the features of three widely-used apps: iMessages, Hangouts, and WhatsApp.
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Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn
Monday, January 30 | 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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Practicing with Google Docs
Monday, January 30 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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In this demonstration we’ll show you how to use grammar and spellcheck, download your documents in Word and PDF format, use Docs to collaborate with others, and more!
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Pride Discussion Group
Monday, January 30 | 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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Podcasts
Monday, January 30 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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In this lecture, you'll learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.
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WACI (Windows, Android, Computers, Internet) Group
Monday, January 30 | 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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Google Workspace
Monday, January 30 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Learn about some of Google's most popular productivity tools that are for personal use, as well as work-related ones.
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Tuesday, January 31, 2023
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Smartphone Photography
Tuesday, January 31 | 10:30am to 11:30am EST
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Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone's camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera's timer!
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Twitter
Tuesday, January 31 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Come learn about Twitter’s important features, as well as the service’s social importance and how you can access breaking news and important information even without signing up for a Twitter account.
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Tuesday Talks – Lunch & Learn
Tuesday, January 31 | 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 31 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Online Health Resources
Tuesday, January 31 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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This presentation will introduce you to the topics and tools offered on two reputable websites, MedlinePlus and Mayo Clinic.
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Tech Talk: iPhones
Tuesday, January 31 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Have questions about your iPhone?
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Spotify
Tuesday, January 31 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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In this lecture, you'll learn about Spotify’s important features, including how to search for songs and create your own playlists.
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Creative Creations
Tuesday, January 31 | 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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Recursos en línea para medicamentos recetados
Tuesday, January 31 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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¿Sabe cómo encontrar información confiable sobre sus medicamentos de prescripción? Empiece con esta presentación.
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Wednesday, February 1, 2023
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Streaming & Smart TVs
Wednesday, February 1 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available.
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如何選取一台新電腦
Wednesday, February 1 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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在這個諮詢演講我們會回答一些塞選新電腦的最常見問題。
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Affordable Connectivity Program
Wednesday, February 1 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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In this demo, you'll learn whether you're eligible for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP).
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Wellness Wednesday – Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, February 1 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Come discuss different topics related to health and wellness.
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5G Technology
Wednesday, February 1 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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This lecture will explain what it is, how it works, and compare it to the previous generation known as 4G.
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Online Rx Drug Resources
Wednesday, February 1 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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Learn helpful tools for understanding drug costs, comparing pharmacy prices, and finding discounts and coupons.
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Spanish Club
Wednesday, February 1 | 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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Fotografía con teléfonos inteligentes
Wednesday, February 1 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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¿Nuevo en tomar fotos con su teléfono inteligente? ¡Venga a aprender las posibilidades!
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Thursday, February 2, 2023
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Crowdfunding for a Cause
Thursday, February 2 | 10:30am to 11:30am EST
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This lecture will give an overview of donation-based crowdfunding and explore two popular platforms used by individuals and nonprofits to raise money: GoFundMe and Facebook Fundraisers.
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Internet of Things: Wearables
Thursday, February 2 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of wearable technology.
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Tech Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn
Thursday, February 2 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news. Today's topic is on electric vehicles!
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Getting Started with Zoom
Thursday, February 2 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Ready to start hosting your own Zoom meetings?
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Intro to Selling Online
Thursday, February 2 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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This lecture will introduce you to different online platforms for selling all kinds of items, including furniture, clothing, household items, and more.
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Cloud Storage
Thursday, February 2 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely.
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Friday, February 3, 2023
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P2P Payment Services
Friday, February 3 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular peer-to-peer (P2P) payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp.
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Online Shopping
Friday, February 3 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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This lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com.
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Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn
Friday, February 3 | 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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Hosting a Zoom Meeting
Friday, February 3 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Curious about Zoom meeting features? In this demo, we'll cover the most commonly used Zoom meeting controls.
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