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Senior Planet in the North Country Newsletter
December 11, 2022 |
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| Featured Class: Google Workspace |
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Hi everyone, hope you've all had a nice weekend so far.
Curious about the free tools from Google? Learn about some of Google’s most popular productivity tools that are for personal use, as well as work-related ones. Senior Planet in the North Country will be hosting an online class all about Google Workspace on Monday, December 12 at 11:30am EST.
This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive. We’ll explore some practical and creative uses and demonstrate how to make the most out of Google’s many free templates.
Questions or comments? Email us at [email protected].
Have a great week!
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Marco DiGirolomo, New York State Program Manager |
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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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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! |
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| Learn More & Apply Here by 12/12 |
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In-Person Classes
(Virtual classes listed below this section)
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These classes take place at the Senior Planet center in Plattsburgh:
Champlain Centre Mall · 60 Smithfield Boulevard · Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Click here for the schedule of multi-week courses. (Registered participants only.)
Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Shopping on Amazon
Tuesday, December 13 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EST
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This hands-on workshop will provide a general introduction to shopping on the popular website Amazon.com.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Getting Started with Zoom
Thursday, December 15 | 12:00pm to 1:15pm EST
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This workshop will walk through the steps using Zoom in a web browser.
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Online Classes
Join these classes virtually through Zoom!
Learn how to use Zoom Video Conferencing: English Instructions / Spanish Instructions
Don't have a computer? Many classes can be joined by phone. Click each event for more information.
Monday, December 12, 2022
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Google Workspace
Monday, December 12 | 11:30am to 12:30pm EST
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This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive.
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Monday, December 12 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EST
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Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise.
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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Stronger Bones
Tuesday, December 13 | 9:00am to 10:00am EST
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Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
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Wednesday, December 14, 2022
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Podcasts
Wednesday, December 14 | 11:30am to 12:30pm EST
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Come to this lecture to learn about the health, wellness, and personal safety benefits of wearable technology.
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Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi
Wednesday, December 14 | 2:00pm to 2:45pm EST
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Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise.
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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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Balance/Strength
Thursday, December 15 | 9:00am to 10:00am EST
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Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
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