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District 2 Senior Center
1751 S. W. W. White Rd., San Antonio, TX 78220
Whether you’re new to Facebook or an avid user, it’s a good idea to routinely check your privacy settings. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to find and edit your default privacy settings for your Facebook account. You’ll decide who can see your future posts, who can send you friend requests, how you get message requests, and more. We’ll also discuss Facebook’s options for blocking users, best practices concerning linking Facebook with other websites or apps, and how to manage data that Facebook uses to show you ads. Prerequisite: Please note, you must already have a Facebook account for this workshop. Please come with your username and password handy to sign in.
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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