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All Online Events Newsletter
January 8, 2023 |
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| Online Classes Resume! |
Hello, friends!
We're back from break and ready to kickstart the first quarter of 2023! The theme for this quarter is Health and Wellness. We'll be providing you with tools to help you take better control of your health, and improve your overall well-being for a better quality of life.
Our full class schedule resumes this week. You can review our health and wellness offerings, as well as all other classes here, or in the schedule below.
See you online!
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– Nicole Alcime, Manager of Virtual Program Experiences |
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Focus on Health & Wellness
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 As we kick off a new year, our first quarter emphasis is on health and wellness. Senior Planet Trainers have created a meditation video series to help you develop a clear mind and strong focus as you begin striving toward your resolutions and goals for 2023.
- Mindful Meditation with Cas
- Guided Meditation with Pat
- Supported Meditation with Tina
Click the red button below to read “A New Look at an Ancient Health Tool” and watch each video! |
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| Learn More About Meditation Here |
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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 9, 2023
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MyChart
Monday, January 9 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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Come learn about this electronic health-record portal that works both in a web browser and app
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Mindfulness Apps
Monday, January 9 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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Learn about popular apps that teach breathing and meditation techniques.
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Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn
Monday, January 9 | 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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Tech & Innovation Discussion Group
Monday, January 9 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
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Mobile Health Apps
Monday, January 9 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm
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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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Pride Discussion Group
Monday, January 9 | 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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All Things Zoom
Monday, January 9 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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Learn about useful Zoom features, whether you're connecting with an iOS, Android, or Windows device.
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WACI (Windows, Android, Computers, Internet) Group
Monday, January 9 | 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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Herramientas de diseño gráfico
Monday, January 9 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Aproveche de muchas de las herramientas gratuitas de diseño en línea para su próximo proyecto creativo.
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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Digital Storytelling
Tuesday, January 10 | 10:30am to 11:30am EST
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This lecture covers digital tools to bring out your creativity.
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Intro to Social Media
Tuesday, January 10 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Learn about some of the more popular social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok and LinkedIn.
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Holistic Wellness Discussion Group
Tuesday, January 10 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EST
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Share your experience with holistic wellness
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Graphic Design Tools
Tuesday, January 10 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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Explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides.
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Intro to Hosting on Zoom
Tuesday, January 10 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm 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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Spotify
Tuesday, January 10 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Learn about Spotify’s important features, including how to search for songs and create your own playlists.
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Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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eBay & PayPal
Wednesday, January 11 | 11:00am to 12:00pm EST
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This lecture provides an overview of the popular auction website eBay and the pioneer online payment service PayPal.
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Wednesday, January 11 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Tips for Being News Savvy Online
Wednesday, January 11 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm EST
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Sharing the news? Learn to read and check sources before sharing!
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Wellness Wednesdays – Lunch & Learn
Wednesday, January 11 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EST
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Come discuss different topics related to health and wellness.
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Finding Community with SPC
Wednesday, January 11 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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In this demo, learn about Senior Planet's ad-free social media site.
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Aplicaciones para la atención plena
Wednesday, January 11 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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¿Se siente agobiado con pensamientos del pasado o futuro? Use recursos digitales gratuitos para ayudarle a estar más conectado al presente.
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Smart Thermostats
Wednesday, January 11 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST
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Interested in lowering your heating and cooling bills? Programmable and smart thermostats could be the answer!
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Thursday, January 12, 2023
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Voice Assistants
Thursday, January 12 | 10:30am to 11:30am EST
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Learn about the many devices, current uses, and future implications of this exciting technology.
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Food Delivery Apps
Thursday, January 12 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EST
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Learn about the pros and cons, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
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Tech Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn
Thursday, January 12 | 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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Cloud Storage
Thursday, January 12 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm 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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Internet of Things: Healthcare
Thursday, January 12 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EST
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Learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely.
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Affordable Home Internet
Thursday, January 12 | 6:00pm to 7:00pm 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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Friday, January 13, 2023
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Telemedicine
Friday, January 13 | 11:00am to 12:00pm 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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Intro to Selling Online
Friday, January 13 | 12:30pm to 1:30pm 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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Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn
Friday, January 13 | 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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Gmail Tips & Tricks
Friday, January 13 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EST
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In this demonstration, we'll go beyond sending and receiving email with Gmail!
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