Senior Planet Montgomery is offering another set of online classes for elderly residents that focuses on how to “thrive” at home. The sessions, which are being offered from Nov. 30 to Dec. 4, include “Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality” and “Cloud Storage.”
These classes concentrate on user-friendly tools and resources and are designed to enable older adults to learn how to utilize technologies to improve their daily lives.
According to a press release, one class will be delivered in Spanish and one will be delivered in Mandarin. A variety of exercise lessons also will be offered. Classes also change on a weekly basis. All that is needed to participate is an internet connection and a smart device.
Sessions offered Nov. 30-Dec. 4 include:
- Hello Montgomery County!: Thursday, Dec. 3, 2-3 p.m. Join fellow Montgomery County residents for an hour of socializing.
- Cloud Storage: Thursday, Dec. 3, 4-5 p.m. Participants will learn the basics of cloud storage, and how to store documents, images and other media files remotely.
- Virtual Activism Against Racism and Police Brutality: Friday, Dec. 4, 11 a.m.-noon. Participants will be introduced to digital tools that can help support racial justice. The lecture will also discuss how to contact elected officials electronically and confirm voter registration status.
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.
💻 Senior Planet Montgomery, a technology training program designed for County learners 60 and older, is offering free online classes this week that focus on how to thrive at home. Learn more: https://t.co/1tDfQtp4uE. pic.twitter.com/bBflLgwbZo
— Montgomery County MD (@MontgomeryCoMD) November 30, 2020
