Open Thread: April Fool!
Are we ever too old for a good April Fool’s prank? Share yours – as pranker or prankee!
Are we ever too old for a good April Fool’s prank? Share yours – as pranker or prankee!
Readers share their frugal hacks to save cash on pet food, clothing, and more — but the top tip is the simplest one of all. Try it!
Galley hand? Switchboard operator? Vegetable girl? Readers share their very first job experience and their first boss — what’s yours?
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?
Wordle, exercise, Happy Hours – readers share the late in life habits that improve their quality of life. What are yours?
Readers give advice to Younger You – stay true to yourself, take chances, and more. What would you tell Younger You?
As we begin the march into 2024, look into your crystal ball and share your hopes, dreams and goals for the coming year.
Senior Planet readers share the highs and lows of 2023 with resilience, optimism – and a little help from their friends.
2023 was a good year for aging with attitude – take a look at the wit and wisdom of folks we’ve profiled in 2023..and add yours!
Tiny print? No pockets? Readers offer their examples of ways society and technology ignore the reality of aging. What are your pet peeves?
Readers shared their own Gratitude Lists – and offered the most uplifting, inspiring set of comments, ever. What’s on your Gratitude List?
What songs are on your “inspire” playlist – the ones that motivate you, encourage you, give you hope and lift you up?
The Exorcist or The Haunting? Readers weigh in with their fave scary movies! What gave you nightmares as a kid? Share your story!
Before there was YouTube, there was…the educational short film: Duck and Cover, Wordsmith – which do you remember?
Readers all over the world opened their vaults and shared their own unwritten rules about aging – to the tune of more than 60 comments – a record!
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This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
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Learn how digital coupon tools can help you save money!
In this lecture, you’ll find out about some commonly-used, no or low-cost video chat apps, learn about their features, and explore video chat tips so you can present your best self when on a video chat.
Hear from a Senior Planet participant about how technology is playing a beneficial role in their life!
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Say cheese! Learn more about your smartphone's camera.
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Bahia, Brazil!
Come discuss different topics related to health and wellness.
This lecture will explore the many ways we interact with IoT on a day-to-day basis and take a look at how it’s revolutionizing entire industries.
Join Senior Planet and singer/songwriter Maggie Rothwell to discuss the art of songwriting.
This lecture provides an overview of the popular auction website eBay and the pioneer online payment service PayPal.
Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
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Move over Facebook – we’re creating posts and stories on Instagram!
This lecture will introduce you to different online platforms for selling all kinds of items, including furniture, clothing, household items, and more.
Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.
Game on! Come discover the world of gaming and start playing!
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
This lecture goes over basic information you need to know when signing up for home internet service.
瞭解如何使用 Zoom 與家人朋友聊天以及參與 Senior Planet 線上學習!
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
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.
This lecture provides an overview of telemedicine options and focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor in real-time.
Don't want to cook? Learn about meal kit services that take the stress out of meal time!
In this introductory lecture, we'll go over what you need to start your first meeting, as well as some hosting tips to make it a success.
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Can you photoshop that? Come learn the possibilities with photo editing tools!
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
This presentation will explore crowdfunding—fundraising by gathering small amounts of money from large numbers of people—online.
This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, and take virtual classes with Senior Planet!
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
Learn about the pros and cons, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.
Learn how to evaluate health-related information online.
您會修圖嗎?快來發掘修圖工具的無限可能!
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
Learn how to stay safe while you surf the web!
Coming to a city near you! Come to this lecture to learn more about how smart cities are taking shape.
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.
During this lecture, you’ll get an introduction to Google Maps and a demonstration of how to use it.
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Learn the basics of using online travel sites to find the best fares and rates for just about any destination.
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
This presentation will introduce you to the most common uses for the Nextdoor app and its main features, along with some best practices for using it safely.
Concerned about viruses and malware? Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your device safe!
This lecture provides an overview of the vast world of the Internet of Things and discusses best practices for keeping your devices secure.
Say cheese! Learn more about your smartphone's camera.
¡Descubra por qué cada vez hay más drones volando en los cielos!
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
Learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.
This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
Learn about online tools to jump-start your start-up.
This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Stockholm, Sweden!
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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!
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
Concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips!
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
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A simple plan is better than no plan! Get to know a few free and low-cost resources that make it simple to plan your estate.
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
How smart are they? We'll tell you all about smartphones.
Learn how to make the most out of ChatGPT and other AI software.
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Chevreuse, France!
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.
Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.
Maintain your independence by staying strong and stable!
Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.
Join this ongoing conversation about the challenges of life transitions, aging, culture, health and more. Make new friends and share stories about your experiences in life.
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