Friday, May 8
11:00 PM UTC

Outdoor Adventure Apps

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Date and Time

Friday, May 8
11:00 PM UTC
Remind MeZoom LinkMeeting ID: 882 8565 5713Call-in by phone: 1-888-788-0099

Class Description

Did you know that your smartphone can enhance your outdoor experiences? This lecture introduces popular outdoor apps for all kinds of wilderness adventures from hiking and biking to camping and fishing. You’ll learn about useful app features such as GPS navigation, nature ID, real-time updates and more. We’ll also cover considerations for choosing apps and best practices regarding data and privacy.

Resources

Outdoor Adventure Apps Lecture Handout 10.11.24Download here
Need help using Zoom?
Instructional PDFTech Tip Video

Questions about this program? Need help joining us online? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina

Zeke has been with OATS from AARP since 2019. As a technology trainer he is passionate about advocating for older adults and shows them how technology can help improve their lives. When he isn’t helping bridge the digital divide, he can be found riding his bicycle around his hometown of San Antonio, TX looking for tacos.

Add to Google CalendarAdd to Apple CalendarAdd to Outlook CalendarAdd to Outlook Web Calendar

Related classes

See all
Friday, May 1
9:00 PM UTC

Video Chat

See who you are talking to with video chat apps!

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Friday, May 1
10:00 PM UTC

Drum Circle

Join this virtual drum circle therapy session and find temporary relief from stress, anxiety, depression and pain.

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez
Friday, May 1
11:00 PM UTC

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Come learn about QR codes and more!

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Saturday, May 2
1:00 PM UTC

Saturday Morning Boost

Join this session for a fun workout that will boost your strength, flexibility, and mobility!

Trainer:
Guest Presenter
Saturday, May 2
2:00 PM UTC

Intro to Gaming

Game on! Come discover the world of gaming and start playing!

Trainer:
Zeke Tijerina
Monday, May 4
1:00 PM UTC

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Start your week off right with a preview of the week’s upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!

Trainer:
Castulo Castro
Monday, May 4
2:00 PM UTC

Morning Stretch

This session will be recorded

Start your day with a short morning stretch!

Trainer:
Castulo Castro
Monday, May 4
2:30 PM UTC

Tech Basics for Caregiving

Caregiving is hard, but tech tools can make it easier! Join us in this lecture to find out how.

Trainer:
Saily M Gutierrez
Monday, May 4
3:00 PM UTC

Functional Strength Training

Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.

Trainer:
Deb Gunn
Monday, May 4
4:00 PM UTC

Fit Fusion

Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!

Trainer:
Castulo Castro
Monday, May 4
5:00 PM UTC

Easy-to-Follow Tai Chi

Move, breathe and flow during this gentle, slow, flowing form of exercise.

Trainer:
Josy Delaney
Monday, May 4
5:30 PM UTC

Open Discussion (Lunch and Learn)

Join this discussion group to connect with Senior Planet participants from all over the country!

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez
Monday, May 4
6:00 PM UTC

Digital Storytelling

Digital storytelling is the modern day scrapbook. Give your inner story-teller a boost with these digital tools!

Trainer:
Saily M Gutierrez
Monday, May 4
7:00 PM UTC

Using the Google Gemini App Demo

This session will be recorded

Excited to try chatting with AI? Come to this live demo to start talking with the Google Gemini app.

Trainer:
Johnny Hernandez
Monday, May 4
7:00 PM UTC

Gentle Kung Fu

Move mindfully, breathe deeply, and feel stronger inside and out with gentle kung-fu.

Trainer:
Castulo Castro

Related articles

See all
Fitness & MovementHealth & Wellness

Ray, 85 – The Bionic Tai Chi Guy

Meet Ray, a tai chi instructor and 2026 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete. From life-threatening health scares, to hiking the Grand Canyon – Ray shares his philosophy for “stayin’ alive” and how to thrive.

April 30, 2026By Raymond Sol
Fitness & MovementHealth & Wellness

Get Social – and Play Pickleball

April is National Pickleball Month, so grab a paddle and give this fast-growing sport a try – and stay active, make friends, and have fun.

April 27, 2026By Jennifer Juergens Thomas
Health & WellnessThe Man Cave

John Muir, the First Earth Champion

John Muir’s workplace accident drove him to become our first “earth champion,” and founder of the Sierra Club.  

April 26, 2026By Michael Tougias
Personal FinanceSocial Connection

The Roommate Remedy

Shared living with a roommate could be a solution to the rising cost of living and loneliness for many older adults.

April 25, 2026By Kevin Ryan
Fitness & MovementHealth & Wellness

Jill, 65 – Building Strength and Camaraderie

Meet Jill, a 2026 Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete. After years of not being physically active, she dove back into the pool, discovered the joys of the gym, and found community along the way.

April 23, 2026By Jill Hartzog
Civic ParticipationHealth & Wellness

Inspiring Story: Margaret Morgan-Hubbard’s Urban Farm

Read about Margaret Morgan-Hubbard, who founded ECO City Farms, a nonprofit urban teaching and learning farm in Maryland.

April 22, 2026By Pamela Hugi
Sex & RelationshipsSocial Connection

Ask Joan: Can’t Trust Spouse

Joan counsels a wife with trust issues.

April 20, 2026By Joan Price
Open ThreadSocial Connection

Open Thread: Unsolved Mysteries of Aging

Just because we’re not kids anymore doesn’t mean our lives aren’t full of wonder and mystery…but the mysteries are quite different for Virge – and you.

April 19, 2026By Virge
Smartphones & AppsTechnology

Ask the Techspert: Drive with Apple & Google Maps Like a Pro

Think you know how to use your map app? Discover smart tips for using Apple Maps and Google Maps to avoid traffic, save money, and plan your trips more efficiently.

April 18, 2026By Jonathan Ushindi Zaluke
Life & CultureOpen Thread

Open Thread Update: Remember When This Was Weird?

Weird hair colors, porn and gambling – readers share the activities or practices that were once considered crazy or abnormal are considered normal now.

April 17, 2026By Virge
Inside Senior PlanetSocial Connection

Meet the Volunteer: LaEatrice McMurray

For Volunteer Appreciation Month, LaEatrice McMurray, 65, shares what motivates her to connect to her community online and in-person, seven days a week.

April 11, 2026By Pamela Hugi
CaregivingFitness & Movement

Ramona, 63 – Ask Me the Benefits

Sponsored Athlete Ramona believes you CAN start,
you CAN move, and you CAN become stronger. Just ask her about the benefits of movement!

April 9, 2026By Ramona Banks
Personal FinanceSmartphones & Apps

Auditing Subscriptions Made Easy

Learn how to review your recurring expenses, spot unused subscriptions, and take control of your monthly spending—without complicated tools.

April 6, 2026By Deborah Reale
Open ThreadSocial Connection

Open Thread Update: We Hate Adult-Proof Packaging

Readers join Virge in a rant-fest about adult-proof packaging, and share their peeves about unopenable jam jars, ice cream tubs, soap dispensers and more. What’s your solution?

April 2, 2026By Virge
Health & WellnessHealthy Aging

Free Longevity Boosters You Can Use Today

You don’t necessarily need supplements or biohacking to improve your health and longevity – it’s the free things that make the difference. 

April 1, 2026By Amanda Loudin

Who We Are

We're a distinctive, diverse collection of people aged 60 and older who are busy changing the way we age by embracing opportunities to reshape our lives, connect with and help one another, and change the world for the better —all while learning, growing, and having fun!

Awards & Certificates

Website

Home
Online Classes
In-person Classes
Explore
Articles
About Us
Login
Sign up for free
Search

Topics

All Topics
Health & Wellness
Technology
Social Connection
Life & Culture
Work & Money
Creativity

Help

Hotline
Contact Us

Legal

Terms
Privacy Notice

© 2026 Senior Planet. All rights reserved.