IMPORTANT UPDATE: The Senior Planet center in Chelsea on 25th Street is relocating to a brand new center on 30th Street! The center at 127 W 25th St. is CLOSED as of October 1, 2025. Click here to learn more.

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Classes for Seniors in New York City

If you’re a senior in New York, you can take part in live, in-person and online classes to learn new skills, discover ways to save money, and find a community where you can get in shape and make new friends. Senior Planet offers courses, programs, and activities that enhance the lives of older adults. Please join us! Got questions? Call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495

Welcome to Senior Planet in New York City!

There are so many ways for seniors to get involved with our classes and with each other! We’re all about teaching seniors how to use technology to improve the quality of their lives. It’s done in a welcoming, supportive environment dedicated to the needs of senior students. Please check out our many in-person and online classes, get our newsletter, and enjoy getting involved with Senior Planet!

Latest Articles

Book Club

Senior Planet Book Club: It’s Not All Downhill From Here by Terry McMillan

We’re finishing the book this week. Share your thoughts in the comments and join us to chat about it on Zoom!
Worried Senior Man In Bed At Home Waking Up Next To Wife In Morning
Sex & Relationships

Ask Joan: Too Much Loss

Joan advises a reader about handling intimacy after a prostate procedure.
The statue memorial for Martin Luther King Jr. in West Potomac Park, Washington D.C..
Life & Culture

Martin Luther King, Jr: Quotes Beyond the Dream

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. was a powerful and inspiring speaker. Read this collection of his works and hear his passionate call for justice.
Flat-screen TV set displaying logo of MTV
Open Thread

Open Thread: I STILL Want My MTV!

Video didn't kill the radio star - streaming did. MTV Music Television is no more but we still love our fave music videos, from Thriller to Sledgehammer. What are yours?