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Sunday, March 10, 2024

Play March: Mindfulness and Meditation

Keep your mind sharp – while thinking about meditation. Test your crossword puzzle skills with this month’s Mindfulness and Meditation themed monthly crossword puzzle.

Saturday, March 9, 2024

Meet the Trainer: Umme Mahmud

Meet Umme Mahmud— a Senior Planet trainer in NYC with a passion for helping people reach their goals!

Thursday, March 7, 2024

Senior Planet Talks Oscar with Scorsese, Bening, Foster

Senior Planet talks Oscar with Martin Scorsese, Annette Bening and Jodie Foster.

Wednesday, March 6, 2024

“Hi, This is the Cardiology Department…”

As technology has advanced, the ability of cardiac monitors, as well as usage, has grown. Here’s what’s new.

Monday, March 4, 2024

The Museum of Obsolete Objects

Remember rotary dial phones? And fax machines? Take a spin through this unique and funny YouTube archive of obsolete technology – maybe you still have some of them!.

Friday, March 1, 2024

Open Thread Update: Favorite Things About Aging

Is it freedom from the rat race? Being comfortable in your own skin? No more people pleasing? Readers share the best things about getting older; what’s yours?

Thursday, February 29, 2024

Singing for Health – and Happiness

A song a day keeps the worries away – and can help people connect with each other in a creative way.

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Inspiring Story: Jean Dublin, 70, Walking Club Volunteer

Jean Dublin, 70, is a Senior Planet participant turned volunteer who leads a weekly meditation class at the Senior Planet Center in NYC and leads its walking club.

Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Senior Planet Book Club: All The Lonely People by Mike Gayle

It’s time to finish All The Lonely People! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, February 29 at 4:30pm EST for our virtual book discussion.

Monday, February 26, 2024

Get Social – and Read!

Reading is no longer a solitary activity; if you love books and want to meet new people, join a book club and get social! 

Sunday, February 25, 2024

The Man Cave on… Male Friendships

There’s a loneliness epidemic, especially among men; here’s why male friendships are different – and important.

Thursday, February 22, 2024

Joseph C. Randall, 78, Protests in Paint

Chicago-based artist Joseph C. Randall, 78, is fluent in mixed media arts; his work often prioritizes Black and African subjects and history.

Monday, February 19, 2024

Ask Joan: Head vs. Heart

Senior Planet’s Sex columnist, Joan Price, counsels a reader who has met the perfect partner…except for one thing. 

Saturday, February 17, 2024

Ask The Techspert: TechBytes Episode 3

Welcome to the third TechBytes episode with new technology questions about digital legacy, disposal of defunct PCs, URLs, and so much more.

Friday, February 16, 2024

Open Thread Update: Late in Life Habits

Wordle, exercise, Happy Hours – readers share the late in life habits that improve their quality of life. What are yours?