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8.11.2020 Senior Planet Montgomery Free Online Classes for Seniors Aug. 10-14

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How to Use Zoom, Creative Writing and Demystifying Solar Energy

Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 60 and older, is offering free online classes that focus on how to thrive at home. Classes, which are offered live via video conference, enhance a wide variety of life skills. Classes Aug. 10-14 will focus on How to Use Zoom, Creative Writing and Demystifying Solar Energy.

In addition to classes in English, two classes during Aug. 10-14 will be delivered in Spanish. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.

During the spring quarter more than 4,700 participants joined 124 virtual programs hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery. This summer, classes will cover Health and Fitness Technologies, the Internet of Things, Creative Writing, Civic Engagement Online and Using Zoom.

The program is supported by the County’s Department of Technology Services’ ultraMontgomery program in partnership with nonprofit OATS (Older Adults Technology Services). The County’s Department of Recreation and Montgomery County Public Libraries also are partners in helping provide the classes at no charge to participants.

Sessions concentrate on user-friendly tools and resources and are designed to enable older adults to learn to utilize technologies to improve their daily lives. Senior Planet Montgomery utilizes curricula created by OATS, which also provides training staff and works with numerous County departments to identify topics of interest for Montgomery residents. OATS sponsors similar Senior Planet programming in six states. The County’s Department of Environmental Protection contributes to the program’s course offerings by producing sessions on how to lower energy costs.

Classes change on a weekly basis. A home internet connection and a device (such as a smartphone, tablet or computer) are all that is required to participate.

Classes to be offered Aug. 10-14 will include:

  • ‣ Online Health Rx Resources: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 11 a.m.- noon. Lecture offers an overview of useful online drug resources. Learn about MedlinePlus, a reputable website that provides information about the uses and side effects of prescription medications, as well as other health topics.
  • ‣ IoT Healthcare: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely. Explore cutting-edge devices from smart hearing aids to ingestible sensors, as well as popular telehealth apps.
  • ‣ How to Use Zoom: Tuesday, Aug. 11, 4-5 p.m. Join this program for orientation and questions and answers on using Zoom videoconferencing software as a participant. Learn the features available to video chat with friends and family and take virtual classes with Senior Planet. Program is designed for beginner Zoom users.
  • ‣ Creative Writing: Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join this program to reflect on the techniques of crafting poetry. Learn how to better develop writing style and voice.
  • ‣ Mindfulness Apps: Thursday, Aug. 13, 11 a.m.- noon. Lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory and lowering blood pressure. Learn about popular apps that teach breathing and meditation techniques, as well as new technology like wearable breath monitors and smart yoga mats.
  • ‣ IoT Wearables: Thursday, Aug. 13, 2:30-3:30 p.m. Join this lecture to learn about the health, wellness and personal safety benefits of wearable technology.
  • ‣ Demystifying Solar Energy: Thursday, Aug. 13, 4-5 p.m. Join this program to learn about how "going solar" can significantly lower utility bills while also reducing carbon footprint.
  • ‣ How to Spot Fake News: Friday, Aug. 14, 11 a.m.- noon. Presentation will introduce Countable and show how to use it to identify Congressional representatives and senators and send them messages about issues that matter.

Clases en Español:

  • ‣ Las Transmisiones en Vivo Y Televisores Inteligentes (Streaming & Smart TV's): Lunes, 10 de Agosto. 11 a.m.-noon. Cada día, más y más personas están “cortando los cables” y cancelando sus suscripciones de cable. En vez de cable, más personas están usando servicios de “streaming” gratuitos o de bajo costo, como Youtube, Netflix, y Hulu, para ver sus programas y películas en línea. Aprenderá información general sobre “streaming”: qué es, cómo usarlo, y la variedad de contenido disponible. También aprenderá cómo ver programas en vivo por televisión, y cómo los televisores inteligentes y dispositivos que usan la transmisión en vivo o "streaming" le permite ver videos del internet con el televisor.
  • ‣ Tech Talk: Todo Sobre Streaming: Miércoles, 12 de Agosto. 11 a.m.-noon. ¿Tratando de cortar el cable? ¿Tienes curiosidad por saber qué servicios de streaming son adecuados para ti? ¡Únase a este programa para que todas sus preguntas sobre streaming sean respondidas!

For more information about Senior Planet Montgomery and to view its virtual program offerings, visit https://seniorplanet.org/locations/montgomery-county/ .The team can be contacted at 240-753-0676 or via email at mocoinfo@seniorplanet.org .

To sign up for the Senior Planet Montgomery newsletter, which includes detailed information about upcoming classes, go to https://seniorplanet.org/get-involved/newsletters/ .