Left to right: Senior Planet trainers Michelle Stinson, Anne Cherico, Joan Frangiose, and Vicki Mastroianni. Photo provided

LUDLOW, Vt. – Black River Good Neighbor Services and Fletcher Memorial Library have recently partnered as Senior Planet trainers, under the umbrella of the Godnick Adult Center, to provide programing that supports community interests in the greater Ludlow community.

Senior Planet, a program of Older Adults Technology Services (OATS) from AARP, has been created to enable and empower older adults to use technology so they can learn, work, create, and thrive in the digital age. Its mission is built on the philosophy of “aging with attitude.”

Senior Planet programs are designed around five impact areas: financial security, social engagement, creative expression, health and wellness, and civic participation. All five areas represent opportunities where technology can have a transformative effect.

Through online and in-person classes, Senior Planet helps adults learn new digital skills to improve their lives.

Financial security classes cover topics such as online banking and finding money-saving programs. Social engagement programs help combat isolation by using digital tools to connect with friends, family, and community. Creative expression courses help older adults learn to use technology for storytelling, photography, and other creative projects. Health and wellness offerings range from virtual exercise sessions, to classes on digital health tools and telemedicine. And finally, civic participation programs help seniors stay engaged in civic life and use technology for advocacy.

Classes are delivered by lectures, workshops, courses, and virtual classes, are free to all adults regardless of age, and are hosted by local licensed organizations Black River Good Neighbor Services and Fletcher Memorial Library, under the umbrella of the Godnick Adult Center in Rutland.

Classes will begin this fall, and class schedules will be available soon.



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