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Senior Planet Montgomery Free Online Classes for Seniors Feb. 15-19 Will Include Programmable and Smart Thermostats and Virtual Museum Tours
For Immediate Release: Friday, February 12, 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 will include Programmable and Smart Thermostats and Virtual Museum Tours.
In addition to classes in English, two classes during Feb. 15-19 will be delivered in Spanish and one class will be delivered in Mandarin. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.
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Senior Planet Montgomery Free Online Classes for Seniors Feb. 1-5 Will Include Voice Assistants and Introduction to Hosting on Zoom
For Immediate Release: Friday, January 29, 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 Feb. 1-5 will include Voice Assistants and Introduction to Hosting on Zoom.
In addition to classes in English, two classes during Feb. 1-5 will be delivered in Spanish and one class will be delivered in Mandarin. A variety of exercise classes also will be offered.
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Council Committees in Session: Two Montgomery County Council committee meetings will be held virtually today: the Government Operations and Fiscal Policy (GO) Committee at 9:30 a.m. and the Education and Culture/ Health and Human Services (E&C/HHS) Committees at 1:30 p.m. See agendas here. The meetings will be televised on County Cable Montgomery and live-streamed on the council’s Facebook and Youtube channels.
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COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today. The schedule of clinics may be found here. Do you need a #COVID19 test? Visit the @MoCoDHHS testing website for information about upcoming testing clinics and more: https://t.co/mZKwFKn5c4. #GetTestedpic.twitter.com/igCzoUQZRX
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 20, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
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Inauguration Day: It’s Inauguration Day, and President-Elect Joe Biden will officially begin his presidency today. A group of county police officers will be assisting the Metropolitan Police Department, which the force has done since the 2001 Inauguration.
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COVID-19 Testing: Free COVID-19 testing is available throughout the county at seven testing sites today. Click here to view the schedule of clinics. Please stay vigilant! Wear a mask, watch your distance, wash your hands and get tested! pic.twitter.com/OjLX6TtGqb
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Senior Planet Montgomery: Senior Planet Montgomery continues to offer free Zoom classes to senior residents. Today’s classes include “Google Photos” and “Fit Fusion Workout.”
Today is Wednesday, Jan. 13, and here are five things to know in Montgomery County:
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Conversation About Recovery: Montgomery County invites residents to join a community conversation focused on addiction and recovery at 6 p.m. You can join on Teams Live or watch live on County Cable Montgomery and the county’s Facebook page. More information can be found here.
Tomorrow! @MoCoDHHS will host a mental health and community wellness conversation that focuses on addiction and recovery issues as well as resources available locally. Please join us! For details about this free, virtual event https://t.co/7UtoSpV9yg. pic.twitter.com/ESZJ32NVnD