Explore all things genealogy with Senior Planet from AARP. Use digital tools to learn about your family history and make meaningful digital scrapbooks. Join us for live lectures on Digital Genealogy Tools and Digital Scrapbooking, and read articles below. Questions? Call our Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495.

Upcoming Events

Free
Tue, January 20 EST
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PST

Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Come learn about QR codes, augmented reality apps, and more!
Free
Wed, January 21 EST
1:00PM EST / 12:00PM CST / 11:00AM MST / 10:00AM PST

Digital Genealogy Tools

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Registration required.

Curious about your family's history? Fill in the gaps using digital genealogy resources!
Free
Thu, January 22 EST
3:00PM EST / 2:00PM CST / 1:00PM MST / 12:00PM PST

Digital Scrapbooking Tools

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Say goodbye to paper cuts! Come learn about digital scrapbooking tools.
Free
Thu, February 5 EST
10:30AM EST / 9:30AM CST / 8:30AM MST / 7:30AM PST

Digital Genealogy Tools

Trainer: Wanda Woods

Registration required.

Curious about your family's history? Fill in the gaps using digital genealogy resources!

Free Resources for Family History Research

Tech Tip Videos

Google Translate App on Android Devices

iPhone Camera: Translate Text

How to Scan Documents on iPhone

How to Scan Documents with Google Drive (Android)

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Meet the Trainer – Tzuying Trentinaglia 

Tzuying teaches virtual programs in Mandarin and English and makes handmade birthday cards for friends and family.  
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Inspiring Story – Community Through Crafting

A crochet and fiber arts discussion group in Upstate New York becomes a tight-knit community of fun, learning and support.
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Meet the Center Manager: Jessie Hawthorn 

Meet Jessie Hawthorn, the new Center Manager of Senior Planet's walk-in center in Lowry, CO, and a passionate fan of education, Denver and live music.
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How To Stay Fit While Traveling

Is it possible to maintain healthy habits while on vacation? Sponsored Athlete Steven says "Yes!" – and shares helpful tips for older adults on the go.
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Inspiring Story: Jesse Meyers’ Literary Passion

For years, Jesse Meyers, 90, has taught classes on James Joyce and his novel, Ulysses. Some 1,000 students later, Jesse has raised over $300,000 for charities through his classes and donated over 700 volumes on James Joyce to Fordham University.
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Arlette, 61 – Celebrating Hard Work and Good Health

Sponsored Athlete Arlette brought home the gold in the World Aquatic Masters Championships in Singapore, and teaches winning fitness tips on Dec. 17.

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