April 7, 2026 to May 5, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Using Google Workspace Tools

Trainer:
Maria Rodriguez

Date and Time

April 7, 2026 to May 5, 2026
Tuesday & Thursday, 2:00 PM - 3:15 PM UTC

Join us at Holiday Park Senior Center (3950 Ferrara Dr, Silver Spring, MD 20906). Register today by calling Holiday Park at (240) 777-4999.

 

Class Description

Anyone with a Gmail account has access to a variety of free Google tools! In this 10-session series, the class will choose to explore and practice several of the following in a web browser: Drive, Docs, Slides, Sheets, Calendar, and Gmail. These help you store files, stay organized, create presentations, and more. The series will combine an introductory lecture with hands-on sessions, and you’ll also learn how these skills can transfer to other productivity software, such as Microsoft Office. Whether you’re interested in Google tools for professional or personal use, this series is for you!

Prerequisites: You must have a Gmail address to take this series. For help signing up for Gmail, call the Senior Planet Tech Hotline: 888-713-3495. This series is best suited for participants who are comfortable performing internet searches and filling out forms online.

Questions about this program? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.

Trainer:
Maria Rodriguez

Maria Rodriguez is a psychologist and life coach with extensive experience working with adults and older learners. She truly loves her work with Senior Planet, especially seeing the sense of freedom that technology and access to information bring to seniors. What inspires Maria most is her students’ curiosity, their enthusiasm for creating new things, and their dedication to learning. When she’s not working, you’ll usually find Maria traveling, learning something new or dancing Zumba. Located in Alexandria, Virginia, she also enjoys walking the Camino de Santiago in Spain once a year – an experience that continues to inspire both her personal and professional life.

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