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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

Senior Planet Book Club: Joan Is Okay by Weike Wang

The votes are in! Join our book club and enjoy the discussion about Joan Is Okay!

Monday, May 6, 2024

Ask The Techspert: All About Group Chats

Group chats are a fun, efficient and time-saving way to stay in touch with family or friend groups to plan an event, share news or simply stay in touch.

Monday, May 6, 2024

Tech Tools to Get Creative

You don’t need a canvas to get creative. Some tech smarts and a few apps can help you create a comic book, plan a garden or make a movie.

Sunday, May 5, 2024

Open Thread: Old School Slang

“Burn artist” “vs. “yeet.” What old school slang do you still use? What new slang do you still not understand?

Friday, May 3, 2024

Open Thread Update: Celebrity Generation Gap

“Who is Janis Joplin?” Readers share their best ‘celebrity generation gap’ stories. Can you top “Who’s John Wayne?”

Thursday, May 2, 2024

Nancey, 62 – Lift Something to Move Something

Despite a 25-year battle with diabetes, Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete Nancey Walker stays moving, motivated, and stronger than ever.

Wednesday, May 1, 2024

Bone Up on Bone Health

After age 60, fractures could mean hospitalization and a long recovery – so get the scoop on bone health.

Tuesday, April 30, 2024

Senior Planet Book Club: A Long Way Home by Saroo Brierley

It’s time to finish A Long Way Home! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, May 2 at 4:30pm EDT for our virtual book discussion.

Monday, April 29, 2024

Timing Your Social Security

Deciding how to time Social Security – take early benefits, wait till retirement age or hold off till age 70 – is a tricky decision.

Sunday, April 28, 2024

The Man Cave on….Gardening

Is gardening a women-only hobby?  In the wake of Earth Day, the Man Cave speaks up for guys who garden. 

Saturday, April 27, 2024

Ask The Techspert: TechBytes Episode 4

In this TechBytes episode the Techspert answers questions about finding your lost phone, Wi-Fi passwords, adding computer users, and more.

Thursday, April 25, 2024

Tom, 71 – Back on Track

Meet Tom Simek, who overcame several health challenges to become a 2024 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete — and a Ninja Warrior.

Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Inspiring Story: Karen Birbeck Gets Social in Virtual Reality 

Karen keeps in touch with friends and explores the universe in the virtual reality game, No Man’s Sky. 

Monday, April 22, 2024

Go Green – and Get Social!

This year one billion people in 193 countries will participate in Earth Day activities on April 22, with many ways to work with others.

Thursday, April 18, 2024

Plastic: The Hidden Food Additive

Reducing plastic use can safeguard your health as well as help the planet.