Thank you for participating in the survey. The results are being evaluated by our team. Please continue to share your thoughts in the comment section below, and sign up for the Senior Planet newsletter for the latest information on reopening plans.
Since closing our in-person center doors in March of 2020, we have found new ways to keep the Senior Planet community connected safely online. While we miss interacting with all of our participants and Supporters in person, online programming has proven to be a great way to stay connected from afar and bring together incredibly large groups of attendees in digital spaces. Many days, you can find over 400 Senior Planet participants logged on to our “Morning Stretch” class!
Now, as the vaccine rollout progresses, whispers of reopening for in-person programming are on the horizon — and we want to hear from you! How do you feel about going back to Senior Planet centers in person? Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Please note that a return to in-person programming will not result in the stoppage of online programming. We recognize that much of the growth of our community over the past year and a half has occurred outside of our 6 geographies, and we value all of our online participants!
COMMENTS
42 responses to “Ready to Return? Take Our Reopening Survey”
I need to attend a class/ workshop with others as we create our new state of art resumes. I have attended a good Senior Planet on what job organizations exist: taskrabbit, indeed, LinkedIn, etc.But my first step is gathering who I am now, the vocabulary, talking with Seniors! I need to chew the fat in person or together online!
Appreciate the online classes and learned
Also went inperson prepandemic
Hybrid would allow those with disabilities health issues transportation difficulties the choice and opportunity to learn and participate
I would like the continuation of online classes, plus have the opportunity to do some in-person events.
Looking forward to the reopening
I used to volunteer and admire the owner who
has always been down to earth to all!
I need some real technical help with my computer – so I would love to be able to take my computer in and have some individual help setting it up with my phone too
I think that mixing with others can be done if safety protocals are in force. such as mask wearing, no overcrowding, and chairs not right next to each other unless you’re with a friend.
Thanks so much for the online classes you’ve offered! I have been loving the one I’m taking, and hope it will continue.
I am not quite ready to return to inside activities because of the Delta variant and other future variants, so I think that end of September might be a good time to re-open in person events.
I have been pleased with the online content. Living far away from any Sr Plant location, I do hope the online classes will continue. Please continue to make them available. Thank you.
I miss the in person teaching…. COME BACK soon….
We would all love to return to S P but with numbers rising and variants changing only future info on the virus in NYC should be our guidance on reopening .Be well & stay safe.
I cannot attend in person due to location. Please keep virtual classes going. I am so grateful for your organization. There is nothing else like it.
The online classes currently given are excellent. The instructors are great.
Currently, given the uncertainty with the Delta variant, I don’t feel comfortable attending classes in person, potentially with unvaccinated people.
There are also some people with mobility issues and cannot get appropriate transportation. I know I participate to many more classes because it is easy for me to just join the zoom.
If the Covid situation continues yes to improve, it would be great in Senior Planet classes are provided in a hybrid mode, both in person and virtual.
Thank you to all your staff. They are very competent, responsible and very courteous.
With all the contradictions and misinformation running on social media why would anyone want to venture out and take a chance on getting infected (even if it’s a “Mild” case of Covid-19??????
Keep up the good work
Zoom classes should continue in order to benefit immune-suppressed population who do not have covid immunity, even though vaccinated.
Better Learning takes place with the Teacher in the room giving instruction, taking questions and giving answers, showing and illustrating how things are done. I don’t know how one can learn “the mexican hat dance” on the computer, just by way of
illustrating my point.
I would like to come in and take computer classes.
ONLINE computer & cell phone lessons would be very much appreciated !!
Curious if you are the Quackenbush that once was in the Hyde Park area and drove my sister to Connecticut to visit daughter once many years ago?
Just curious. Thanks.
My feelings exactly!
Senior planet is a place where seniors comes out to match experiences and learn from each other.
Enjoying the different topic and also my first time for about one half month.The directors are very nice patient and understanding work well with senior thank you all
I agree!
Please reopen soon!
I appreciate.
Thank you so much
I live in Alton Illinois.
I don’t live near your geographical centers. How do I get information from your programs?
Hello Kay! Here is how you can start getting involved remotely:
If you have any specific tech questions/problems you can call our tech hotline for assistance: 920-666-1959
We offer over 50 free online courses every week, view them all here:
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/online/
To receive a weekly email with all of our events listed, you can sign up for our newsletter here:
https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/
Lastly, to learn the basics of Zoom so you can join our online offerings, click here:
https://seniorplanet.org/zoom-2/
I agree with John. In-person events add a lot of value — energy, momentum, personalized feedback, and more.
Sr planet has many interesting classes. I would like to attend in person, if possible.
I really appreciate Cas’s exercise. The sessions have been so helpful and I hope they continue virtually .
I live in Florida.
I love listening to Cass, his voice is so soothing
I have told all my friends about Sr. Planet & how much I have learned
Amen to Ethel!
The live remote exercise classes have been lifesaving during the pandemic and I love being in class with people from all over the country! I could attend classes every day M-F. I could never do that in-person.
Please reopen in person learning. Not everyone has the skills to utilize online courses and some people have limitations requiring in person assistance.
Take advantage of the tons of outdoor venues where we could meet – from vest pockets parks to Central Park , to sit at an out door bar and break bread at an outdoor dining table. Keeping it safe , accessible and fun for seniors. I can’t wait!
I cannot believe that the desire to mix with others outweigh common sense of health safety…I am vaccinated but live very much as we did when the virus first came…glad I do…folks the numbers are about to grow again and shut downs are coming…watch
Emogene I am in complete agreement with you. Today a restaurant in Gettysburg had to shut down until further notice because six employees tested positive for COVID. Owner told reporters he followed every mandate through the pandemic and had no positive cases. But now … How many patrons were exposed to these six folks last weekend? Wishing them a quick recovery. But, with numbers growing, too soon to let our guards down.
My computing activity is limited to my phone as my ancient computer stopped functioning. I have not done any of the online sessions because of this situation.
I cannot wait for the reopening of Senior Planet in Denver as the classes I took were very useful. It also creates more confidence in facing a new phase of our senior life in a positive way.
The class I took from Christina Demery was excellent ad amazing.
I agree with you. Am a senior here in Hyde Park, NY. Few contacts with seniors, lockdown for 15 months, it has been hard. Live alone, no family but two sons. Friends gone. Accepting and dealing with the aging process is where I need support. Being with peers socializing. I have a sister in Denver. i am sure she would like to know about a group meeting.
The exercise classes and learning sessions have been an integral part of my daily life for the past year.
They have help me regain balance and strength and also has taught me many things about the new electronics and social media and how to select a new computer.
Helps to keep the brain working. Thank you.
Ethel, I need a new computer. My computer is 11 years old, an Apple laptop that my daughter gave. I will be travelling to Argentina for 3 months and need a new computer What computer did you get?
Kind Regards
Thomas Grube
I got a mini iPad for a European trip in 2019. Took my small apple keyboard (from my iMac) along and put it all in one case. It was great for writing emails, listening to books on tape. It was a smart move. You can even get a used iPad. Or some Android equivalent. A laptop is more of a theft temptation. If you need to create documents then you must have it.
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