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Senior Planet from AARP helps seniors use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Please note, each event is free, but registration is required.
April 19: Home Internet Access
Learn basic information about what you need to know when signing up for home internet service and find out about different discount programs for high-speed internet. You’ll also learn about different discount programs that allow eligible seniors to get home internet at a low price, so you can get online and get connected.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
April 26th: Food Delivery Apps
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. You’ll learn about the pros and cons, how to search for new restaurants, and how to leave a tip and rating.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click https://events.aarp.org/5zkyZR to register.
May 3rd: Fitness Apps
Think that fitness apps are only for athletes? This lecture covers many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals. We’ll discuss apps that can help you track your nutrition and activity, plan your workouts, stay motivated and even get better sleep. You’ll learn about the benefits of fitness apps and popular apps in each category.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click https://events.aarp.org/5zNlMk
to register.
May 10th: Instagram Basics
You’ve heard about Instagram; now come learn about this visually-oriented sharing platform, one of the most exciting of the social media sites. This lecture offers an overview of some of Instagram’s more popular features and will give you a taste for what all the fuss is about. The lecture will be followed by a workshop.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click https://events.aarp.org/KLyMkE
to register.
May 17th: Graphic Design Tools
Looking for a creative outlet? Try your hand at one or more free, user-friendly, web based graphic design tools! 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. We’ll also take a look at Photoshop Express, the web-based, free version of Photoshop. Graphic Design.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click https://events.aarp.org/P9y8dL
to register.
May 24th: Cloud Storage
In this lecture, you’ll learn the basics of cloud storage — a technology that lets you store documents, images, and other media files remotely while giving you greater accessibility, reliability, and protection for your important data. We’ll discuss what it is, why it’s the future of data storage, and demonstrate a few of the most popular services currently available to consumers.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
May 31st: Protecting Your Personal Information Online
This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
June 7th: Internet of Things and Healthcare
Interested in telehealth? Come learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely. We’ll explore cutting-edge devices, from smart hearing aids to ingestible sensors and popular telehealth apps!
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
June 14th: Online Shopping
Online shopping lets you buy products on the internet from your computer and have them shipped to your home or anywhere! Online stores often have larger inventories and lower prices, so you can quickly find the best deal. This lecture will provide a general introduction to shopping online using the popular website Amazon.com. You’ll learn to search for products, compare, and add items to an online shopping cart.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
June 21st: P2P Payments
Since PayPal debuted over twenty years ago, person-to-person payments have become commonplace. In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and CashApp. We’ll cover some of the basic functions of these services, how they compare, and tips for using them safely.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
June 28th: Video Chat
Video chat apps are a way to connect with family and friends, locally or internationally, and even when you’re traveling. They let you see the people you’re chatting with on the other end of the line. In this lecture, you’ll learn about some commonly-used, no or low-cost video chat apps, learn about their features, and explore video chat tips to present your best self when on a video chat.
1 - 2 p.m.
Healthy Living OKC, 11501 North Rockwell Avenue, Oklahoma City
Please call 877-926-8300 or click HERE to register.
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