In 2021, we spoke with Ify Nwabukwu*, Founder and Executive Director of the African Women’s Cancer Awareness Association (AWCAA), and pictured on the right; we learned more about her personal…
On June 21, Senior Planet in Chelsea will host a new and provocative version of Shakespeare’s classic tragedy, King Lear. This soap-operatic tale of jealousy, sibling rivalry, love, betrayal, and…
Negotiating the immigration process is not easy. It’s even harder when immigration scammers use a shared heritage and phony websites to extract money and sensitive information. It’s important to know…
Despite the pandemic, older adults have still been able to deepen their connection to their local communities, remain socially engaged, and learn new skills to transform their way of life—all…
Dr. Jamesetta Ferguson is a woman on a mission. A recipient of AARP’s prestigious Purpose Prize, and President and CEO of MOLO Village CDC, Ferguson leads efforts to revitalize Russell,…
The recent completion of the “Our Voices” program pilot at Senior Planet (read about it here) doesn’t mean the end of services for Holocaust survivors. One of the program partners,…
During a 2005 community meeting in New York’s northernmost borough, The Bronx, attendees recognized a void. “We knew there weren’t a lot of resources for kids, especially Pre-K to three…
Oscar-nominated for her role in Come Back, Little Sheba 66 years ago, Terry Moore, 90, has just one dream left. She hopes to receive another nod for what might be…
Hola! Senior Planet salutes Hispanic Heritage month – and every month! – with offerings specifically meant for our Latinx and Hispanic communities. This annual event (September 15 – October 15)…
Dr. Imani Woody is the CEO and founder of Mary’s House for Older Adults and is an advocate for women, people of color and LGBTQ/SGL (Same Gender Loving) issues for…
¡Hola! Senior Planet celebra el mes de la herencia hispana, – ¡todos los meses! – con ofertas específicamente destinadas a nuestras comunidades latinas e hispanas. Este evento anual (del 15…
Their ranks are huge, growing…and exhausted. Some 53 million Americans are family caregivers who provide care for an adult or a child with special needs. Caregiving has always been difficult,…
Nowadays, people who have connectivity have access to more information and opportunities than ever – even voting (which is why digital inclusion is so important). But unless you’re prepared, voting…
Until the lockdown imposed limitations, internist Dr. Melissa M. Freeman saw patients four mornings a week at Beth Israel Medical Center’s opioid clinic. In the afternoons, she received patients at…
Are you tired of all the noise from dawn until dark—dogs barking, construction projects, traffic in the big city, people on the subway blasting music, horns honking even in a…
This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
Join this discussion group to connect with Senior Planet participants from all over the country!
In this lecture, you’ll find out about some commonly-used, no or low-cost video chat apps, learn about their features, and explore video chat tips so you can present your best self when on a video chat.
Hear from a Senior Planet participant about how technology is playing a beneficial role in their life!
Registration required.
Say cheese! Learn more about your smartphone's camera.
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Bahia, Brazil!
This lecture will explore the many ways we interact with IoT on a day-to-day basis and take a look at how it’s revolutionizing entire industries.
Join Senior Planet and singer/songwriter Maggie Rothwell to discuss the art of songwriting.
This lecture provides an overview of the popular auction website eBay and the pioneer online payment service PayPal.
Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
Registration required.
Move over Facebook – we’re creating posts and stories on Instagram!
This lecture will introduce you to different online platforms for selling all kinds of items, including furniture, clothing, household items, and more.
Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
This lecture goes over basic information you need to know when signing up for home internet service.
瞭解如何使用 Zoom 與家人朋友聊天以及參與 Senior Planet 線上學習！
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
This lecture provides an overview of telemedicine options and focuses on exploring virtual medical appointments with your doctor in real-time.
In this presentation, we'll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides.
Don't want to cook? Learn about meal kit services that take the stress out of meal time!
In this introductory lecture, we'll go over what you need to start your first meeting, as well as some hosting tips to make it a success.
Can you photoshop that? Come learn the possibilities with photo editing tools!
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
This presentation will explore crowdfunding—fundraising by gathering small amounts of money from large numbers of people—online.
This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, and take virtual classes with Senior Planet!
Learn about the pros and cons, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
Coming to a city near you! Come to this lecture to learn more about how smart cities are taking shape.
During this lecture, you’ll get an introduction to Google Maps and a demonstration of how to use it.
Learn the basics of using online travel sites to find the best fares and rates for just about any destination.
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
This presentation will introduce you to the most common uses for the Nextdoor app and its main features, along with some best practices for using it safely.
Concerned about viruses and malware? Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your device safe!
Learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
This lecture will introduce digital translation tools and apps, such as Google Translate.
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
This lecture introduces common health apps, like the iPhone's built-in app and the Google Fit app.
Everyone is talking about AI! Come to this class to see how AI is part of everyday life.
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Stockholm, Sweden!
In this lecture we'll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life!
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
Concerned about privacy? Unsure about accepting cookies? Come learn about some essential privacy tips!
This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
A simple plan is better than no plan! Get to know a few free and low-cost resources that make it simple to plan your estate.
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In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp.
Start your week off right with a preview of the week's upcoming programs and a guided meditation session!
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Chevreuse, France!
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
Come discuss different topics related to the latest technology trends and news.
Join this Aging Discussion Group to have open conversations about aging.
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.
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