Free Online Classes For Montgomery County Seniors: March 1-5

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.

"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 March 1 to 5, participants will learn how to initiate a Zoom video conferencing call, download fitness apps, and more.

Courses are also offered in Spanish.

Take a look:

Lighting and Smart Bulbs

• When: Tuesday, March 2, 3-4 p.m.
• Description: 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 bulbs offer the most in terms of energy efficiency that can help lower utility bills.

Hello Montgomery County

• When: Thursday, March 4, 2-3 p.m.
• Description: Join fellow MoCo residents for an hour of socializing.

Money Matters

• When: Thursday, March 4, 4-5 p.m.
• Description: This presentation gives an overview of how the internet can open a new world for saving money and managing your finances. Topics will include online banking, keeping your financial information safe, entertainment, prescription drugs, and everyday items.

Fitness Apps

• When: Friday, March 5, 11 a.m.-noon
• Description: This lecture covers different types of fitness apps for all goals. Discuss apps that can help track nutrition and activity, plan workouts, stay motivated and get better sleep. Learn about the benefits of fitness apps and popular apps in each category.

All Things Zoom

• When: Friday, March 5, 2-3 p.m.
• Description: 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:

Teléfonos Inteligentes

• Cuando: Lunes, 1 de Marzo 11 a.m.-12 p.m.
• Descripción: 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.

Todo Sobre Teléfonos Inteligentes

• Cuando: Miércoles, 3 de 11 a.m.- 12 p.m.
• Descripción: ¿Tienes preguntas sobre programas de audio conocidos como teléfonos nteligentes?¿Interesado en qué marcas son buenas? ¡Únase a este programa para que todas sus preguntas sobre teléfonos nteligentes sean respondidas!

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.