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10.30.2020 Senior Planet Montgomery Free Online Classes for Seniors Nov. 2-6

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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 Nov. 2-6 will include Lighting and Smart Bulbs and All Things Zoom.

In addition to classes in English, two classes during Nov. 2-6 will be delivered in Spanish. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.

During the spring and summer program quarters, more than 7,000 participants joined 234 virtual programs hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery. This fall, classes will cover how to use and host on Zoom, online basics, popular social media sites, lowering one’s utility bill, financial security and civic engagement.

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 Nov. 2-6 will include:

  • Lighting and Smart Bulbs: Tuesday, Nov 3, 3-4 p.m. Lecture reviews common lighting terminology like watts and lumens and explains the differences between the many types of bulbs currently on the market. Learn which bulb offers the most in terms of energy efficiency that can help lower a utility bill. Additionally, explore the benefits of smart bulbs and smart lighting and how they can be controlled through apps and smart home hubs like Alexa and Google Home.
  • Hello Montgomery County: Thursday, Nov. 5, 2-3 p.m. Join fellow MoCo residents for an hour of socializing.
  • Virtual Museum Tours: Friday, Nov. 6, 11 a.m.-noon. Ordering food from home is now easier than ever thanks to the Internet. This lecture provides an overview of the most popular food delivery apps, such as Seamless. Learn the pros and cons of food delivery applications, how to search for new restaurants and how to leave a tip and rating.
  • All Things Zoom: Friday, Nov. 6, 2-3 p.m. Lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends and family, and how to take virtual classes with Senior Planet. Learn useful Zoom features on an iOS, Android or Windows devices and important security considerations.

Clases en Español:

  • Aplicaciones de comida a domicilio (Food Delivery Apps): Lunes, 2 de noviembre, 11a.m.-noon. Pedir comida en casa ahora es más fácil que nunca gracias al Internet. Esta presentación le da un resumen de las aplicaciones de entrega de alimentos más populares, como Seamless. Aprenderá sobre los pros y contras, cómo encontrar restaurantes nuevos y cómo dejar una propina y una calificación.
  • Todo Sobre Passwords: Miércoles, 6 de noviembre, 11 a.m.- noon. Las contraseñas se han convertido en una realidad al participar en el mundo digital y hacer un seguimiento de ellas puede ser una tarea ardua. Únase a esta charla técnica para analizar las mejores prácticas para administrar las contraseñas de sus cuentas en línea.

For more information about Senior Planet Montgomery and to view its virtual program offerings, visit https://seniorplanet.org/Montgomery. 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/.