Monday, June 22, 2020

Events & more this week @SeniorPlanet Colorado


Newsletter, June 22 to 26

Welcome to Senior Planet Colorado, which helps seniors learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Our courses, programs, and activities are changing the lives of older adults far beyond technology. Won’t you give it a try?  

Got questions? Call the Senior Planet Colorado hotline: (303) 218-7320

Member Requests
There have been so many wonderful suggestions to add to our virtual offerings and we would like you to give us your thoughts.
  • Movie Club - please suggest movies that would be great for viewing and discussion
  • Book Club - please suggest books that would be enjoyable to read and discuss
  • Solo Aging Affinity Group - looking for leaders and members
  • Senior Planet Cookbook - please send in your favorite recipes
  • SPCO Art Show - need participants for August & November
Please email Judy Rough at judy@seniorplanet.org   Thank you.
In case you missed it
  • The first Senior Planet Colorado Art Show RECORDING
  • Meeting the Challenges of Solo Aging with guest speaker, Sara Zeff Geber, Ph.D. RECORDING
  • Talking About the "Hard Stuff" with guest speaker, Jamie Sarche RECORDING
  • Change and Uncertainty with guest speaker, Jane Barton RECORDING
  • Empowered Movement with guest speaker, Amanda Gregg RECORDING

Upcoming Events

Be sure to view the events below, click VIEW EVENT and find more information including the Zoom link to join the session or the phone number to call in.

We want your feedback. We would appreciate hearing your thoughts about your online experience.
Click on this link: 
My Online Senior Planet Experience   Thank you.

June 22, 2020

Sending and Receiving Money with Zelle®
8:30am to 9:30am   View event
In this lecture, you'll learn what P2P payments are and about Zelle, a P2P payment service that's available in many online and mobile banking apps. Hosted By Senior Planet NYC
 

The Art of Stone Balancing - Part 1 - Lunch & Learn
11:30am to 12:30pm   View event
Explanation of what you will need to participate in Part 2 where you will be creating your own stone balancing structures as well as the history and demonstration. Hosted By Senior Planet Colorado

 

Online Rx Drug Resources
1:30pm to 2:30pm   View event
This lecture offers an overview of useful online drug resources.

 

June 23, 2020

Take Control of Your Social Security Benefits: presented in collaboration with AARP
11:00am to 12:15pm   View event
Learn how to manage your Social Security benefit information online! Sign up for a My Social Security account and use it to stay on top of your benefits. Presented in collaboration with AARP

 

Instagram - Lunch & Learn
11:30am to 12:30pm   View event
Learn about some of Instagram's more popular features. Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado

 

June 24, 2020

Online Banking & Zelle®
8:30am to 9:45am   View event
In this interactive workshop, we'll go over how to get the most out of online banking. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC

 

ACTivate - Lunch & Learn
11:30am to 12:30pm   View event
Learn what tech helps activists and advocates do research, contact elected officials, and get their message out on social media. Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado

 

Online Rx Drug Resources Workshop
1:30pm to 3:00pm   View event
The internet offers many prescription drug resources, if you know where to look!

 

June 25, 2020

Share Your Crafts & Hobbies - Lunch & Learn
11:30am to 12:30pm   View event
Show and tell us about crafts, hobbies, or interests that you are passionate about. Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado

 

Video Chat
3:30pm to 4:30pm   View event
Video chat apps are a way to connect with family and friends, locally or internationally, and even when you're traveling.

 

June 26, 2020

History of Senior Planet Colorado - Lunch & Learn
11:30am to 12:30pm   View event
We will take a photo journey through the history of Senior Planet Colorado, from 2018 to the present. Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado

 

Virtual & Phone Tech Help
  • Senior Planet NATIONAL TECH HOTLINE 920-666-1959 
  • Senior Planet COLORADO HOTLINE 303-218-7320
  • APPLE Addicts - Dave Taenzer will assist you in a small group on Zoom. Click the link to join https://zoom.us/j/596301293
    • 9:30 AM - Tuesdays - iPhones & iPads
    • 9:30 AM - Thursdays - MAC laptops & desktops
  • Things NOT APPLE such as Google, Gmail, PC, laptops, desktops (HP, Dell, Samsung, Lenovo, more) Android phones (Samsung, Motorola, more). John Rough will assist you individually during a 30-minute appointment on Fridays between 10 AM and ending at 12 noon.
    Email
     judy@seniorplanet.org for an appointment
  • Learn Zoom Video Conferencing: 
    English Instructions | Spanish Instructions 
    Call 920-666-1959 for tech support.

Membership

We hope you are enjoying the wide variety of online programs and experiences. Senior Planet Colorado membership is free as well as our programming.

Not a member? If you are 60+, complete the form and join for FREE!

Membership/Participant Form 

Follow us on the Senior Planet Colorado Facebook Page which is a great place for getting the recorded sessions you may have missed!

National Online Events


In addition to our local Colorado offerings, be sure to browse our selection of weekly events hosted by Senior Planet locations nationwide. These events are open to anyone 60 and older, and are a great way to meet and interact with people from across the country! Click the red button below.
View All Virtual Events
Resources
 
Our Commitment to Justice: Statement
Election & Voting Information:
Colorado Secretary of State
Contact Your Lawmakers: Countable.us
Senior Planet COVID-19: Resource Guide
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Center for Disease Control (CDC)

"See" you on Zoom!

SP National Tech Hotline: 920-666-1959 
SP Colorado Hotline: 303-218-7320
Judy Rough, Center Manager
Cell: 720-364-1038
(text only - call service is bad while working from home)
Email: judy@seniorplanet.org


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