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Senior Planet in NYC Newsletter
December 9, 2022 |
On the hunt for a good holiday movie? 🎁 📺 |
Featured Class:
Streaming and Smart TVs |
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Hi everyone, hope you've all had a great week!
Senior Planet in New York City will be hosting an in-person lecture called “Streaming and Smart TVs” on Monday, December 12 at 3:00pm EST.
This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available. You’ll also learn how to watch live TV without cable and how smart TVs and streaming devices can let you watch videos from the internet on your television.
To register for this in-person lecture, please click or tap the red button below:
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Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].
Have a wonderful weekend!
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– Marco DiGirolomo, New York State Program Manager |
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LAST CHANCE: Apply for Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2023!
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For the fourth year, Senior Planet from AARP is putting out a “call for athletes” to become a Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete. Are you an older adult who is ready to share your fitness journey with the Senior Planet community? Enter by Monday, December 12, and you could become a 2023 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete and receive a $1000 prize to be used toward achieving your fitness goals!
| Learn More & Apply Here by 12/12 |
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Giving Tuesday Update: We Did It!
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Senior Planet and OATS from AARP are happy to announce that with the help of over 500 generous participants, we were able to raise over $62,000 this Giving Tuesday!
Thank you to everyone who helped us reach this monumental new fundraising height, and thank you to AARP and UnitedHealthcare for proving the matching funds.
With your support, more older adults can use technology to stay engaged, healthy, financially secure, and connected with family and friends. |
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| Virtual Classes Continue |
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| Can't make it to the center? Don't worry! Our virtual classes are here to stay.
Follow these links to view next week's virtual offerings:
➡ Virtual Classes Hosted by Senior Planet in NYC 🍎
➡ Virtual Fitness Classes 💪
➡ Senior Planet's National Virtual Classes 💻 |
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| This Week's In-Person NYC Events |
We're excited to have you back at the Senior Planet center in Chelsea!
Monday, December 12, 2022
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Online RX Drugs Resources Workshop
Monday, December 12 | 10:15am to 11:30am EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Online RX Drugs Resources workshop, in person! Registration is required.
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Sharing Photos on Samsung Galaxy
Monday, December 12 | 11:45am to 1:00pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Sharing Photos on Samsung Galaxy workshop, in person! Registration is required.
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Tech Tank: Virtual Reality with the Meta Quest 2 **Canceled**
Monday, December 12 | 1:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Streaming & Smart TVs
Monday, December 12 | 3:00pm to 4:15pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Streaming & Smart TVs lecture, in person! Registration is required.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Graphic Design Tools
Tuesday, December 13 | 11:45am to 1:00pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for Graphic Design Tools lecture, in person! Registration is required.
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Tech Tank: Voice Assistants with the Amazon Echo Show 8
Tuesday, December 13 | 1:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Join us at the center for an interactive, hands-on session with the Amazon Echo Show 8 smart hub with voice assistant, Alexa!
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Google Fit Apps Workshop
Wednesday, December 14 | 10:15am to 11:30am EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Google Fit Apps workshop, in person! Registration is required.
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Google Workspace
Wednesday, December 14 | 11:45am to 1:00pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Google Workspace lecture, in person! Registration is required.
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Tech Tank: Fitness Trackers with the Fitbit Charge 5
Wednesday, December 14 | 1:00pm to 1:30pm EST
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Join us at the center for an interactive, hands-on session with the Fitbit Charge 5 wearable fitness tracker!
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Staying Safe Online
Wednesday, December 14 | 3:00pm to 4:15pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Staying Safe Online workshop, in person! Registration is required.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Gmail Tips & Tricks Workshop
Thursday, December 15 | 11:45am to 1:00pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Gmail Tips & Tricks workshop, in person! Registration is required.
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Friday, December 16, 2022
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Introduction to Social Media
Friday, December 16 | 10:15am to 11:30am EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Introduction to Social Media lecture, in person! Registration is required.
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Using Job Search Engines Workshop
Friday, December 16 | 1:30pm to 2:45pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our Using Job Search Engines workshop, in person! Registration is required.
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eBay & PayPal
Friday, December 16 | 3:00pm to 4:15pm EST
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Join Senior Planet in NYC for our eBay & PayPal lecture, in person! Registration is required.
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