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Senior Planet in the North Country Newsletter
February 5, 2023 |
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| Featured Class: Fitness Apps |
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Hi everyone, I hope you've all had a great weekend!
Did anyone make it their New Year's resolution to focus more on health and wellness? Using a fitness app on your phone might just be the inspiration you need to keep going!
Senior Planet in the North Country will be hosting an in-person class all about Fitness Apps on Tuesday, Februrary 7 at 12:00pm EST at our center in Plattsburgh.
Think that fitness apps are only for athletes? This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals. We’ll discuss apps that can help you track your nutrition and activity, plan your workouts, stay motivated and even get better sleep. You’ll learn about the benefits of fitness apps and popular apps in each category.
Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected], or call the toll-free Senior Planet hotline at 888-713-3495.
See you at the center!
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– Jamie Sutton, Center Manager, Senior Planet in the North Country |
An Introduction to Podcasts
Join Us on AARP's Virtual Community Center! |
 Are you looking for a way to keep your mind occupied while doing chores, commuting, resting, or even exercising?
We invite you to take an introductory class on an increasingly popular form of entertainment: Podcasts! These audio programs are a great source of information on all kinds of topics; from true crime, to politics, to fashion, and the economy.
Join Senior Planet from AARP this Wednesday, February 8 at 3:00pm EST on AARP's Virtual Community Center to learn why people listen to podcasts, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are.
Click or tap the red button to learn more and register for this event!
| Intro to Podcasts – Register Here |
AARP membership is not required, but you must create a free AARP.org account in order to participate in this virtual session. Questions? Email [email protected].
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Meet the 2023 Senior Planet
Sponsored Athletes!
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 For the fourth year, Senior Planet from AARP put out the call for Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes — adults age 60 and older who are excited about fitness, have identified their wellness-related goals, and are willing to share their experiences to inspire other older adults.
Meet this year's team and learn their inspiring — and fun — approaches to fitness, from CrossFit to pickleball!
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Watch On-Demand!
Discover Live at Banff National Park
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 Thank you to everyone that joined Senior Planet and Discover Live for the live tour through Banff National Park in Canada.
If you weren't able to attend the tour, you're in luck! Discover Live has made a recording available to watch on-demand.
Please note that the recording will only be available to view through 2/8. |
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| Online Fitness & Wellness Classes |
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| Let's Get Moving! |
| Check out Tai Chi, Chair Yoga, Fit Fusion, Balance/Stretch, Holistic Wellness Discussions, and so much more! |
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| View All Online Fitness Classes |
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In-Person Classes at the Center
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These classes take place at the Senior Planet center in Plattsburgh:
Champlain Centre Mall · 60 Smithfield Boulevard · Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Monday, February 6, 2023
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Crowdfunding for a Casuse
Monday, February 6 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm 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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Tuesday, February 7, 2023
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Fitness Apps
Tuesday, February 7 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EST
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This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals.
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Wednesday, February 8, 2023
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IoT:Healthcare
Wednesday, February 8 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm 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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Easy Beginner Line Dance Class
Wednesday, February 8 | 3:30pm to 4:30pm EST
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The class will start by learning very basic steps to a variety of different music genres.
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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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IoT:Smart Homes
Thursday, February 9 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EST
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Come learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) technology is transforming homes everywhere!
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Online Classes Continue
 Can't make it to the center? Don't worry! Our online classes are here to stay.
Follow these links to view this week's online offerings:
➡ Online Fitness Classes 💪
➡ Senior Planet's National Online Classes 💻 |
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