Senior Planet News

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.

Wednesday, August 18, 2021

It’s YOUR Day!!!

To honor National Senior Citizens Day (and all the days that follow!), Senior Planet celebrates the senior citizens who make our community so exceptional and supportive!

Wednesday, August 11, 2021

iPad Classes in Mandarin Close the Gap

The “digital desert” in which many seniors live is not just a divide due to geography or income, but to language… but not anymore for a group of Mandarin speakers in Montgomery County.

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Escaping the Digital Desert

Millions of seniors are living in a desert -a digital one. Learn about some new initiatives to help increase their access to the internet.

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Becoming a Local Advocate with Barbara Witte-Howel

Learn about Barbara’s fight for “equitable representation of seniors in every aspect of San Antonio decision making.”

Wednesday, July 28, 2021

Digital Essentials for Caregivers

Here’s a preview of Digital Essentials, a new, free program that teaches caregivers and care recipients 60+ to use tech to shop, get help and more. Register now!

Wednesday, July 21, 2021

More Seniors Achieve Digital Equity

A report on digital equity reveals a few welcome surprises.

Wednesday, July 14, 2021

Ready to Return? Take Our Reopening Survey

How do you feel about going back to Senior Planet centers in person? Fill out this short survey.

Wednesday, June 30, 2021

Kathy Mathieson on Learning From Senior Planet and Cicadas 

Kathy Mathieson shares her thoughts on technology, lifelong learning….and cicadas.

Wednesday, June 23, 2021

Introducing the 2021 Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes

Meet the newest Senior Planet Sponsored Athletes and learn their inspiring — and unique — approaches to fitness.

Wednesday, May 26, 2021

Senior Planet Honored for Best Community Websites and Mobile Sites in the 25th Annual Webby Awards

We’re proud to be honored by the leading international awards organization honoring excellence on the Internet.