Find Out if You’re Eligible to Save $50/Month on Your Internet Bill
Hello friends!
The Emergency Broadband Benefit (EBB) is an exciting initiative that can help you stay connected and save! This new government program is helping to bring affordable broadband internet service into the homes of older Americans.
Eligible households can receive a $50/month discount on broadband internet service, and a one-time, $100 discount on a new laptop, tablet, or desktop computer.
OATS‘ Aging Connected initiative is helping older adults utilize this benefit. Find out if you qualify to save on your internet bill by visiting AgingConnected.org/EBB.
Click here for helpful resources and to watch a short video about the program!
– Pam Hugi, Community and Advocacy Manager
Digital Essentials for Caregiving
(Last Chance to Register!)
Senior Planet is offering new sessions of Digital Essentials, a virtual course designed specifically for caregivers age 60+ and recipients of care. In this free, 6-week virtual course, you will learn how digital tools and platforms can make everyday tasks easier. Sessions begin on August 9 and 10, and registration is now open!
This presentation will give an overview of the free content available on YouTube and show you how to navigate the site with ease. You’ll also get tips for viewing and sharing others’ videos and learn about uploading your own. Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
Tech & Innovation Discussion Group Monday, August 2, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Join Senior Planet for this special offering of All Things Zoom. The lecture will also go over security considerations and give tips on how to look your best during a video chat! Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Tuesday, August 3, 2021
Messaging Apps Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 9:00am to 10:00am EDT
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. Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
Graphic Design Tools Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 11:30am to 12:30pm EDT
Try your hand at one or more free, user-friendly, web-based graphic design tools! In this presentation, we’ll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides. Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
Holistic Wellness Discussion Group Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 2:00pm to 3:00pm EDT
You’ll find out about devices that let you browse the web, learn how to get connected, and discover some of the places you can go online. Hosted by Senior Planet from AARP at Avenidas
Smartphone Photography Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone’s camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera’s timer! Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Discusión en español Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 2:30pm to 3:30pm EDT
Learn how to share photos via text messages and email directly from your phone. The workshop will also go over how to share photos on social media apps like Facebook and Twitter. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio.
Creative Creations Tuesday, August 3, 2021 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
Hay tantos tipos de telefonos inteligentes, ¿usted sabe la diferencia entre las diferentes marcas de teléfonos? Aprenda con nosotros/as aquí Organizado por Senior Planet NYC
Colorado Connects – Lunch & Learn Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 1:30pm to 2:30pm EDT
Come to this lecture to explore your smartphone’s camera and some features like recording video, adding filters to pictures, and using your camera’s timer! Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
Messaging Apps 簡訊應用程式 Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 12:00pm to 1:00pm EDT
In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Virtual Museum Tours Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 1:15pm to 2:15pm EDT
In this lecture we’ll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life! Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
Worthwhile Wednesday: Online Health Resources Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 5:00pm to 6:15pm EDT
Visit sites around the world from the comfort of home, get a bird’s-eye-view of your childhood neighborhood, or simply get directions with this navigation app. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Smart Homes Wednesday, August 4, 2021 | 3:00pm to 4:00pm EDT
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. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Open Tech Talks about Streaming Thursday, August 5, 2021 | 4:30pm to 5:30pm EDT
Come sit through a virtual gathering where participants will explore topics that lead to healthy aging in the digital age. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Vecindario virtual Friday, August 6, 2021 | 4:00pm to 5:00pm EDT
I’m tired of having to juggle and remember the tangle of ways people use to reach me. What’s your communications pet peeve? Share your thoughts in the comments.
Here’s a preview of Digital Essentials, a new, free program that teaches caregivers and care recipients to use tech to shop, get help, and more. Register now!
Senior Planet is offering new sessions of Digital Essentials, a virtual course designed specifically for caregivers age 60+ and recipients of care. In this free, 6-week virtual course, you will learn how digital tools and platforms can make everyday tasks easier. Sessions begin on August 9 and 10, and registration is now open!
