Senior Planet Montgomery Free Online Classes for Seniors May 10-14 will Include Facebook and Google Maps

For Immediate Release: Friday, May 7, 2021

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 May 10-14 will include Facebook and Google Maps.

In addition to classes in English, one class during May 10-14 will be delivered in Spanish and one class will be delivered in Mandarin. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.

During the fall and winter program quarters, more than 3,000 participants joined 182 virtual programs hosted by Senior Planet Montgomery. This spring, 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 May 10-14 will include:

• Facebook: Tuesday, May 11, 11 a.m.– noon. Lecture offers an overview of Facebook’s evolution, its most popular features, and tips for getting started.
• Make Energy Cents: Tuesday, May 11, 3-4 p.m. Lecture brings together trusted information and helpful solutions for managing and lowering energy usage and costs. Learn how to use the site for finding energy-saving programs, exploring energy-efficient technology and getting help understanding a utility bill.
• Google Maps: Thursday, May 13, 11 a.m.– noon. Google Maps is a mapping application that offers satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives. In this lecture get an introduction to the platform and a demonstration of how to use it.
• Hello Montgomery! Thursday, May 13, 2-3 p.m. Join fellow Montgomery County residents for an hour of socializing.
• Cloud Storage: Thursday, May 13, 4-5 p.m. Learn the basics of cloud storage. Discussion will answer questions and demonstrate the most popular services currently available to consumers.

Clases en Español:

• Teléfonos Inteligentes: Lunes, 10 de Mayo 11 a.m.- 12 del Mediodía. Si le da curiosidad saber cómo funciona un teléfono inteligente y por qué son tan populares, ven a esta lección. Aprenderá sobre los teléfonos inteligentes más populares en el mercado, y algunas de sus ventajas y desventajas. También vamos comparar y contrastar el Android con el iOS de Apple, los dos sistemas de operación más populares.

Class in Mandarin:

• iPhone ( 蘋果手機 ）(三), 5/12, Noon-1:00 p.m. 如果您好奇 iPhone 能做些什麼和為什麼它那麼的普遍，歡迎來看聆聽這堂講座。您會學到最新款項的 iPhone 與它的特徵以及您想買一台 iPhone 的話，該考慮些什麼項目。請注意，這堂講座的目的不是要教您如何使用 iPhone--如果您有那一方面的疑惑，您可以請教我們的一對一的電腦科技的協助團隊。

English Translation for Class in Mandarin:

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• iPhones: 5/12, Noon-1:00 p.m. If you’re curious about what an iPhone can do and why it’s so popular, come to this lecture. You’ll learn about the latest iPhone, its features and what to consider if you’re thinking of buying one. Please note this lecture will not teach you how to use your iPhone.

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/.

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Release ID: 21-327
Media Contact: Neil H. Greenberger 240-205-1915
Categories: Senior