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Free Online Classes For Montgomery County Seniors: April 13-16

During the coronavirus pandemic, Montgomery County seniors can take free online classes to learn how to better navigate life at home.

During the coronavirus pandemic, Montgomery County seniors can take free online classes to learn how to better navigate life at home.
During the coronavirus pandemic, Montgomery County seniors can take free online classes to learn how to better navigate life at home. (Shutterstock)

GERMANTOWN, MD — Montgomery County seniors can take free online classes to learn how to better navigate life at home during the coronavirus pandemic.

Senior Planet Montgomery, the county's technology training program for residents 60 and older, typically offers lectures, hands-on workshops, and multi-week courses at libraries and senior centers. But during this public health crisis, Senior Planet Montgomery is moving all its programming online.

Many of the online sessions will focus on online user-friendly tools and resources for seniors.

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"More Montgomery County seniors are online than ever before," said Montgomery County Chief Information Officer Gail M. Roper. "The Senior Planet Montgomery programs provide a means for them to get more out of their internet availability, and we hope, more out of life overall. We have programs that are geared specifically to support the way seniors learn best — which makes so many things easier to understand."

Classes change on a weekly basis. From April 13 to 16, participants will learn how to search for a job online, meditate, and more.

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Courses are also offered in Spanish.

Take a look:

Afternoon Stretch

  • When: Tuesday, April 13, 4-4:30 p.m.
  • Description: Join us for this afternoon stretching and breathing session, which will include 30 minutes of simple stretches and breathing meditations.

Hello Montgomery County

  • When: Thursday, April 15, 2-3 p.m.
  • Description: Join fellow Montgomery County residents for an hour of socializing.

Job Searching in the Digital Age

  • When: Thursday, April 15, 4-5 p.m.
  • Description: Lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in job searches, demonstrate digital job searching tools like LinkedIn, and will offer tips and advice to job seekers. Learn about new opportunities for freelance work and how to supplement your income in innovative ways.

Click here to learn more about Senior Planet Montgomery and its virtual program offerings. You can also call and email the group at 240-753-0676 and mocoinfo@seniorplanet.org.


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