Northeast Senior Center
4135 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217
There’s more to Instagram than posting and sharing! Direct messaging is a way to communicate privately on Instagram and other social media platforms. In this hands-on session, we’ll review where to find your DMs and how to send them, as well as demonstrate how to make voice and video calls using the DM feature.
Questions about this program? Call the toll-free Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.
Major (Ret.) Rolona D. Brown is a U.S. Army combat veteran with over 26 years of service and a strong background in leadership, education, and technology training. She holds a master’s degree in business with a focus on Supply Chain Management and joined the OATS team in 2025. Rolona enjoys helping older adults improve their quality of life, confidence, and independence and with technology. She lives in Texas and enjoys traveling, working in her home garden, and expressing her creativity through baking and DIY projects.
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