Wednesday, March 18
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Finding Community on SPC

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

Date and Time

Wednesday, March 18
8:30 PM UTC
Zoom LinkMeeting ID: 892 2062 6958Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

Senior Planet is transforming social media through its new, ad-free site Senior Planet Community (SPC), a place for older adults to make friends, share their interests, and age with attitude. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll sign up for SPC and learn about its key features. You’ll explore the many groups where you can connect with others, learn about posting and messaging, and discuss the site’s safety and privacy features.

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Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez

With a background in communications, Johnny worked in television production and print journalism fields until he made “the best career change” to become a Technology Trainer for Senior Planet in 2019. A retired musician of 30+ years, Johnny is also passionate about music and feels that drumming has kept him young at heart and healthy all around. Johnny combines his passions for technology education and music at Senior Planet. You can find him teaching Drum Circle and many technology lectures and demos online! 

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