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18 responses to “Open Thread Update: How Did Senior Planet Change Your Life?”

1. What I like about Senior Planet? I feel welcomed like family, especially going to lunch and learn on Monday’s and Thursday’s Technology talk. I meeting everyone by zoom . It’s like having a second family around that I enjoy. My whole life changed since I been with Senior Planet and 3 yrs it’s amazing. Thank you senior planet for lifting me up to new friends.

   Reply to Tonia Fulford

2. Retired two years ago I came for the exercise classes- fitness, yoga, stretch, etc. I stayed for the tech, cooking, music, health and did I mention exercise classes? Not sure how to classify the End of Life Prep class series, but the knowledge passed on to us was very valuable. The variety of instructors has been great, each and every one of them. Thanks for a great program!

   Reply to Steve

3. Sr. Planet was the best thing that happened to me when the pandemic came! Since I couldn’t work out at the fitness center, I made up for it by joining the Fit Fusion Workout each Mon. and Fri. which helped me stay in shape, physically and mentally. I have taken tech classes, and enjoyed the virtual tours. The Sr. Planet building is located five minutes from me in what used to be Lowry AFB. I feel SO fortunate and grateful and hope that Sr. Planet will be here for the rest of my life!

   Reply to Evelyn (Pat) Barton

4. I have tried to watch Senior Planet but some of your programs are to early for me because I live in California. I wish you had programs reruns in the late afternoon.

   Reply to Patricia Goodson

5. I found Senior Planet in the middle of our COVID lockdown. Having the connection to other people became a lifesaver, as I live alone in a stand alone house with 2 cats. I especially try not to miss Lunch & Learn because of it’s consistency at 11:30a Mountain Time and diversity of attendees. Senior Planet is a focus of my daily life and I especially like the addition of Saturday classes. Weekends can be long and lonely for seniors.

   Reply to Madelyn Wynne

6. I live in the Chicago area and wish there was a center near me. I LOVE TECHNOLOGY! Senior planet has helped me but I wish I could attend in person. I zoom but I like in person classes better. Is there any chance that there will be a center in Chicago suburbs.

   Reply to Cynthia Florsheim

   1. please check this map for locations of Senior Planet Licensees – libraries or senior centers that offer Senior Planet Programs. there’s a center in the Lower West Side neighborhood of Chicago, among other places.

      Reply to Virge

7. There are plenty of YouTube videos for Senior Exercise out there, but none are “live”and have a definitive start time – no putting it off for 30 min. The instructors are great and I tell people, this is the best resource in the USA, and it’s FREE ;-)

   Reply to Victoria Harris

   1. I would love to try the senior exercise classes but they interfere with my lunch, I live at a independent living facility with a meal included which is at noon. I’m mountain time zone.
      Jan

      Reply to Jan

8. I found Senior Planet during the pandemic and it kept me occupied and in touch with people. Even though I know quite a bit about computers and phones I learned much more from their classes. Also began to understand how AI is affecting us and will be even more so in the future. When my son had a stroke I received so many good thoughts and much help from the Lunch and Learn group.
   I hope Senior Planet continues to grow.

   Reply to Arlene

9. In August 2023, I had a massive heart attack, it was three months before I was stable enough to walk without a cane. I began Sr Planet fitness classes on line in December and really liked them. By February my balance was so much more improved, I was just about standing on one leg without a chair. I continue to see great improvements in my balance and building my strength while dealing g with heart failure! Thank you AARP, Sr Plsnet and the awesome instructors

   Reply to Debbie Naccarato

10. Senior Planet has offered the opportunity to share outsome physical (& mental) fitness essentials with interested folks across this vast nation.

    Setting positive example for others is a great privilege! The podcasts were fun !!

    Bring selected for the 2022 cohort of PLANET FITNESS ATHLETES (only five per year are selected from the 38 million or so AARP Membership !) is truly an honor of a lifetime !

    It is hoped that SENIOR PLANET continues its positivity for many years into the future !!
    PJG

    Reply to Paul J Gammarano, Sr., MA JD

11. I had been an amateur singer-songwriter for a number of years and thought my performing days were over. Then I joined Senior Planet this past July and discovered the Tuesday Open Mic and Wednesday Songwriters Night led by the wonderful Maggie Rothwell. I can’t express how great this has been for my emotional and mental health. Thrilled to have made so many talented musical friends!

    Reply to Corinne Curcio

12. I was an early adopter. I missed the Apple II but I signed up pretty soon with a KayPro 4 84 (which I still have and which still works but with only 64K Ram I can’t do much with it). I still sign up occasionally for a Senior Planet online class. I just did one on AI Generated Art and I have been using Meta AI a lot in the last few weeks. Lots of fun and it makes up for my poor drawing skills.

    Reply to Charlie

13. senior planet didn’t change my life because i always delete the emails because the first thing i see is you asking me to ‘donate now’.

    Reply to leslie rubinson

14. Great article, I have become techno savvy also thanks to the many instructors at Senior Planet, Denver. A great location carved out of a WW2 hanger from Lowry AFB! Coffee always available, bathrooms are always clean and available, parking is close and shaded! I have just finished a class, “Beyond the Basics” Taught by a great instructor , Michael Schmidt! We had a graduation party to beat the band, pot luck, and so much food and drink, it was amazing! I want to do more and will!

    Reply to Dave Marco

15. Senior Planet is terrific. Great classes. One was How to Purchase a Computer. Learned about RAM, how much SSD to get for storage, what different ports are for. So buying a new laptop was easy. A prescription drug class was even a boon for a stranger. I was at the Pharmacy where a woman’s prescription cost $87. She said it was too expensive. I suggested Good Rx and it only cost $37! And I LOVE the Discover Live tours from all over the world. Really look forward to them. Thanks, Senior Planet!

    Reply to Angie

16. I don’t drive and am not near a but route. I rely on rideshare and my husband for transportation. My husband is on a 6-week cross-country roadtrip with his motorcycle. I recently discovered Senior Planet and it had helped me keep busy with its online activities. I participate in the exercise programs most days. I love the discover travel where they take you somewhere else. I love the arts, so watching ballet and learning about the museums is great. This is a great resource!

    Reply to Laura Fucci