Start your holiday weekend with two events hosted by our partner, Asphalt Green. They’ll share tips for using everyday items to stay fit at home, and then move us into the weekend with a fun dance party!
Senior Planet New York City programs and the NYC hotline will be closed this coming Monday, May 25th for Memorial Day. These events previously scheduled for Monday will be canceled: Morning Stretch, IoT Lecture, and Creative Creations.
Have a great holiday weekend!
-Aaron A. Santis
Program Manager
Your (Virtual) Senior Planet Events This Week
Featured Events This Week
Sending and Receiving Money with Zelle® Tuesday, May 26th · 10:30-11:30am
With the rise in popularity of person-to-person (P2P) payments, it’s now easier than ever to send and receive money electronically. 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. You’ll learn the everyday benefits of using Zelle through online and mobile banking and see how it’s used through your bank or credit union’s website or mobile app. We’ll also cover important tips for using Zelle safely. Senior Planet and Zelle have partnered to offer this lecture.
Verizon Volunteers Help with Work Skills Wednesday, May 27th · 10:30am-12:00pm
Need help with work-related skills? Verizon volunteers are Zooming in to help you with LinkedIn and résumé practices, video conferencing tools, and email applications!
RSVP required – In order to signup for this event, you MUST complete this survey. Act quickly because space is limited!
You will be sent a link to join this event the day before the event. If you do not receive a link by May 26th, the event has been filled.
Join these classes from the comfort of your home using Zoom
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Don’t have a computer? Many classes can be joined by phone. Click each event for more information.
May 20, 2020
Photography Discussion with Member Menny Borovski Part 2 3:00pm to 4:00pm | FREE VIEW EVENT
Join us as member Menny Borovski shares his passion for photography with images of New York as seen through his eyes. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
How to Initiate a Zoom Meeting 4:00pm to 5:00pm VIEW EVENT
During this program, we will go over the features of having and using a Zoom account. Hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery
Learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Chair Chi is a gentle exercise program to help people receive the benefits of the traditional Tai Chi in the comfort and safety of a chair. Hosted by Senior Planet North Country
In this lecture, you’ll learn more about these audio programs available on the internet: why people listen to them, where you can find them, and what the most popular ones are. Hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery
IoT: Lifestyle & Entertainment 4:00pm to 5:00pm VIEW EVENT
Learn how the Internet of Things (IoT) has changed the way we shop, watch TV, play video games, and more. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Entrepreneurs Discussion Group 5:00pm to 6:00pm | FREE VIEW EVENT
Join us for a weekly discussion about starting a business. Come to network and hear what other Senior Planet Members have done or are doing to start a business. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
How To Choose A New Computer 5:30pm to 6:30pm VIEW EVENT
This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer. Hosted by Senior Planet Colorado
This lecture will provide a helpful explanation of the term “fake news” and give you some tools to evaluate news sources. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Protecting Your Personal Information Online 4:00pm to 5:00pm VIEW EVENT
Discover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing and how to recognize online scams. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Dance Party with Asphalt Green! 5:00pm to 6:00pm | FREE VIEW EVENT
Start your weekend with a fun dance party! Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure. Hosted by Senior Planet San Antonio
Start your day with a short morning stretch. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Sending and Receiving Money with Zelle® 10:30am to 11:30am | FREE 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
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Holistic Wellness Discussion Group (Sound Vibrations and Chanting) 2:00pm to 3:00pm VIEW EVENT
Discuss how chanting keeps us vibrant and healthy. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Using an Amazon Alexa at Home 3:00pm to 4:00pm | FREE VIEW EVENT
Learn how to connect with family and friends, manage schedules, set reminders, play songs and games, read the news, and more, simply by speaking to Alexa. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Work Discussion Group 5:00pm to 6:00pm | FREE VIEW EVENT
Join us for a weekly discussion about looking for work. Come to network and hear what other Senior Planet Members are doing to look for work. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
Learn how to use Zoom video conferencing software! Hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery
Spotlight On Suzi Fogarty 3:00pm to 4:00pm | FREE VIEW EVENT
Join us on spotlighting Senior Planet Colorado member Suzi Fogarty. Suzi is a writer and is now working for The Lowry Aviator in Denver. Hosted by Senior Planet NYC
