Social Engagement is possible from home with Senior Planet from AARP. Join us for live discussion groups and make friends across the country! You can also join our weekly online book club. Questions? Call the Senior Planet Hotline: 888-713-3495.

Upcoming Events

Free
Thu, January 8 EST
3:00PM EST / 2:00PM CST / 1:00PM MST / 12:00PM PST

Introduction to Social Media

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Social media is everywhere these days. We'll introduce you to the most popular platforms!
Free Mature, friends and group relax at coffee shop on holiday or reunion on vacation in retirement. Senior, people and talking at cafe for brunch with latte, espresso and drink cappuccino and chat.
Thu, January 8 EST
3:00PM EST / 2:00PM CST / 1:00PM MST / 12:00PM PST

Solo Aging Discussion Group

Join us for a open discussion among those aging independently.
Free
Fri, January 9 EST
1:30PM EST / 12:30PM CST / 11:30AM MST / 10:30AM PST

Aging Discussion Group – Lunch & Learn

Trainer: Wanda Woods

Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.
Free
Fri, January 9 EST
3:00PM EST / 2:00PM CST / 1:00PM MST / 12:00PM PST

Finding Purpose, Wellness, and Community After 60

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Join this ongoing conversation about the challenges of life transitions, aging, culture, health and more. Make new friends and share stories about your experiences in life.
Free
Fri, January 9 EST
7:00PM EST / 6:00PM CST / 5:00PM MST / 4:00PM PST

Intro to Gaming

Trainer: Zeke Tijerina

Game on! Come discover the world of gaming and start playing!
Free
Mon, January 12 EST
9:00AM EST / 8:00AM CST / 7:00AM MST / 6:00AM PST

Good Morning, Senior Planet!

Trainer: Cas Castro

Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
Free
Mon, January 12 EST
1:30PM EST / 12:30PM CST / 11:30AM MST / 10:30AM PST

Open Discussion – Lunch & Learn

Trainer: Johnny Hernandez

Join this discussion group to connect with Senior Planet participants from all over the country!
Free
Mon, January 12 EST
2:00PM EST / 1:00PM CST / 12:00PM MST / 11:00AM PST

Social Media for Job Searches

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Learn how to make the most of social media for professional use.
Free
Mon, January 12 EST
4:00PM EST / 3:00PM CST / 2:00PM MST / 1:00PM PST

Pride Discussion Group

Trainer: Saily M Gutierrez

Join us for a weekly, lively discussions about all things LGBT+!

The Senior Planet Book Club meets weekly to vote on book selections and discuss assigned chapters.

Learn More About Book Club

Articles About Social Engagement

Book Club

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

We’re reading chapters 17-26 this week. Let us know what you think in the comments!
Inspiring Stories

Inspiring Story – Community Through Crafting

A crochet and fiber arts discussion group in Upstate New York becomes a tight-knit community of fun, learning and support.
Multi ethnic group of Active Seniors have come together to select, wrap and distribute gifts to area children. They are selecting gifts, wrapping them and putting names on gift tags. They are having fun with sharing the Love of the Christmas Spirit. The woman wraps the gifts as the men sort and tag them.
Life & Culture

Get Social – and Volunteer for Kids

Do good during the holidays and beyond...and get social, too!  Here are ways to help during toy drives and meet like minded folks.
Book Club

Senior Planet Book Club: The Sentence by Louise Erdrich

We're finishing the book this week! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, December 18 at 4:30pm EST for our virtual book discussion.
Life & Culture

Get Social – and Become a Docent

Combine your enthusiasms and meet new people by becoming a guide or a docent at cultural showcases near you.
Book Club

Senior Planet Book Club: Love, Chai, and Other Four-Letter Words by Annika Sharma

We're finishing the book this week! Let us know what you think in the comments. Join us on Zoom this Thursday, November 20 at 4:30pm EST for our virtual book discussion.

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