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Saturday, November 13, 2021

Hollis: Getting Better All the Time

Sponsored Athlete Hollis Wagenstein-Hurturk reflects on the changing nature of exercise fads and “self-care” and how group classes can keep you motivated and moving!

Saturday, November 13, 2021

Tunde: “You won’t know what you’re missing unless you join”

“It’s all about communicating with the family.” A NYCHA Connected participant shares his experience.

Wednesday, November 3, 2021

Call for Entries: Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete 2022!

Could you be the next Senior Planet Sponsored Athlete? Read about this exciting opportunity to share your fitness lifestyle!

Saturday, October 30, 2021

Mark: Six Tips for a Healthier Lifestyle

We all want to be healthy, but lifestyle changes aren’t always easy. Sponsored Athlete Mark Newton is here to help!

Wednesday, October 27, 2021

Loretta Campbell Writes Scary Stories that Say Something 

In the long tradition of classics like Dracula and Frankenstein, Loretta Campbell writes horror stories that warn her readers of the dangers of injustice.

Saturday, October 23, 2021

Hollis: The “Right Stuff” for Accessible, Affordable Exercise

Sponsored Athlete Hollis Wagenstein-Hurturk shares inspiration and recommendations on the best fitness products for adaptive exercise.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021

Zoom Into Life and Learning!

For anyone with “Zoom anxiety,” we’ll be offering a special four-part series on Zoom periodically throughout October, November and December.

Wednesday, October 13, 2021

Checking In With the 2021 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

See what our five athletes have been up to, and join them live on Zoom for sessions on weightlifting, adaptive exercise, and more!

Saturday, October 9, 2021

Louise: Embracing Everything New and Positive

“Before I would just take pictures and that was it. I didn’t know I had other options for how to cut, shape, and edit the photos!”

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Save Energy…and Money

Learn how to save money and energy….and about an expert talk on the subject coming up in mid-October.

Wednesday, September 29, 2021

Introducing the LGBT+ Discussion Group

Learn about Senior Planet’s newest social offering: our Pride Discussion Group. 

Wednesday, September 22, 2021

Bertram Pickell on Embracing a Life of Volunteerism

Bertram Pickell, a twice retired, 30-year veteran of the United States Air Force, and survivor of stage IV cancer, is busier now than he ever has been before.

Wednesday, September 15, 2021

Online Learning Day: A Trainer’s View

For Online Learning Day one Senior Planet trainer shares her thoughts and advice on getting the most out of an online learning experience.

Sunday, September 12, 2021

Vernell: Connecting with Family and Long-Lost Friends

Meet Vernell, a member of our Connected NYCHA program, who is connecting with old friends with the help of her new device!

Wednesday, August 25, 2021

Cleta Bradwell on “Good Trouble” and Book Club Reunions

Cleta Bradwell talks about making “Good Trouble” and reconnecting with old friends through the Senior Planet virtual book club.