Free Online Classes For Montgomery County Seniors: March 22-26

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 22 to 26, participants will learn how to initiate a Zoom video conferencing call, participate in crowdfunding efforts, and navigate Google Maps.

Take a look:

All Things Zoom

• When: Monday, March 22, 4-5 p.m.
• Description: This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends & family, and take virtual classes with Senior Planet! You'll learn about useful Zoom features, whether you’re connecting with an iOS, Android, or Windows device. The lecture will also go over security considerations and give tips on how to look your best during a video chat.

Stronger Bones

• When: Tuesday, March 23, 9-10 a.m.
• Description: Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase mental focus and concentration during this exercise class. Have your dumbbells, water bottles, soup cans, or towels ready to use for resistance.

Crowdfunding for a Cause

• When: Tuesday, March 23, 12:45-1:45 p.m.
• Description: This lecture will give an overview of donation-based crowdfunding and explore two popular platforms used by individuals and nonprofits to raise money: GoFundMe and Facebook Fundraisers. You’ll also learn tips for creating crowdfunding campaigns and for donating to causes that are important to you.

Google Maps

• When: Wednesday, March 24, 1:15-2:15 p.m.
• Description: During this lecture, you'll get an introduction to the platform and a demonstration of how to use it.

Tai Chi

• When: Friday, March 26, 12:30-1:30 p.m.
• Description: Tai chi has been described as meditation in motion. Join us for this gentle exercise class that can help you maintain strength, flexibility, and balance.

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.