Welcome to our second week’s discussion of…
Of Love and Shadows by Isabel Allende
We read Part 1 this week. What did you think? What do you hope to see happen? Start discussing in the comments below!
For week three of our Book Club, let’s read the first half of Part 2 by Tuesday, September 7th.
Join us on Thursday, September 23rd at 4:30pm EST for our discussion about the whole book over Zoom.
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2 responses to “Senior Planet Book Club: Of Love and Shadows (Week 2)”
Please consider “Squint: Re-visioning the Second Half of Life” for your book club. It’s endorsed by multiple thought leaders in aging and is memorable, uplifting and extremely readable.
I a bit late for this nook what is your next book??
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Fit Fusion Workout
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Stronger Bones
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Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts
Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts
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Smartphones at a Glance
Smartphones at a Glance
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Intro to Chatting with AI
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Virtual Tour: Belfast, Ireland
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Fit Fusion Workout
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Saving Money with Tech
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Internet of Things: Wearables
Internet of Things: Wearables
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Internet of Things: Healthcare
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Functional Strength Training
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Fit Fusion Workout
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Introduction to Heart Rate Monitor Apps
Introduction to Heart Rate Monitor Apps
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
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Fit Fusion Workout
Fit Fusion Workout
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Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance
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Concerned about viruses and malware? Attend this lecture to learn how to keep your device safe!
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Balance/Strength
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Podcasts at a Glance
Podcasts at a Glance
Learn what Podcasts are and where to find them!
Introduction to Booking Vacation Stays Online
Introduction to Booking Vacation Stays Online
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Streaming & Smart TVs
Streaming & Smart TVs
This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available.
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
IoT: Smart Homes
IoT: Smart Homes
Want to live like the Jetsons? Learn how smart home technology is making that a reality!
Introducción a chatear con IA
Introducción a chatear con IA
Aprenda cómo aprovechar al máximo ChatGPT y otros software de IA.
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness
Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness
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Good Morning, Senior Planet!
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Functional Strength Training
Functional Strength Training
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.
Mindfulness Apps
Mindfulness Apps
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This lecture introduces mindfulness and its physical and mental benefits, such as reducing anxiety, improving memory, and lowering blood pressure.
Fit Fusion Workout
Fit Fusion Workout
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Stronger Bones
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Online Rx Drug Resources
Online Rx Drug Resources
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Learn helpful tools for understanding drug costs, comparing pharmacy prices, and finding discounts and coupons.
Drones
Drones
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Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Virtual Museum Tours
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線上購物
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Cancelled – Fit Fusion Workout
Cancelled – Fit Fusion Workout
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Intro to Smartphone Photography
Intro to Smartphone Photography
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Balance/Strength
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Messaging Apps
Messaging Apps
This lecture will go over the features of three widely-used apps: iMessages, Google Chats, and WhatsApp.
Intro to Selling Online
Intro to Selling Online
This lecture will introduce you to different online platforms for selling all kinds of items, including furniture, clothing, household items, and more.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Introduction to Nextdoor
Introduction to Nextdoor
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Usos cotidianos de la IA
Usos cotidianos de la IA
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Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
All Things Zoom
All Things Zoom
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Podcasts at a Glance
Podcasts at a Glance
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YouTube
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Internet of Things: Entertainment
Internet of Things: Entertainment
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Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Functional Strength Training
Functional Strength Training
Use bodyweight, bands, and dumbbells to build your strength.
Internet of Things at a Glance
Internet of Things at a Glance
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Fit Fusion Workout
Fit Fusion Workout
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
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Stronger Bones
Stronger Bones
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Internet of Things: Healthcare
Internet of Things: Healthcare
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Come learn how the medical industry is embracing the Internet of Things (IoT) technology to treat patients remotely.
Virtual Reality at a Glance
Virtual Reality at a Glance
Join us to learn about the exciting world of virtual reality and how you can experience it!
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
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Video Chat
Video Chat
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Fit Fusion Workout
Fit Fusion Workout
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
YouTube
YouTube
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Social Media for Job Searches
Social Media for Job Searches
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Balance/Strength
Balance/Strength
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Introduction to TikTok
Introduction to TikTok
This presentation will introduce you to TikTok, its rise to global popularity, and most common features, including privacy settings.
Graphic Design Tools
Graphic Design Tools
In this presentation, we'll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides.
Intro to X (formerly Twitter)
Intro to X (formerly Twitter)
Like to know what's happening? Come learn about X (formerly Twitter)!
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Intro to Gaming
Intro to Gaming
Game on! Come discover the world of gaming and start playing!
Generadores de imágenes de IA
Generadores de imágenes de IA
¡Consiga hacer algo más que figuras de palitos y haga que su imaginación cobre vida con generadores de imágenes de IA!
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
Digital Legacy at a Glance
Digital Legacy at a Glance
Will your digital content and social media pages live on forever? Come learn about your digital legacy options!
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Smartphones at a Glance
Smartphones at a Glance
How smart are they? We'll tell you all about smartphones.
Streaming & Smart TVs
Streaming & Smart TVs
This presentation will introduce streaming: what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available.
IoT: Smart Homes
IoT: Smart Homes
Want to live like the Jetsons? Learn how smart home technology is making that a reality!
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Stronger Bones
Stronger Bones
Activate the joints and muscles and increase mental focus during this exercise class.
Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
Come learn about QR codes, augmented reality apps, and more!
How to Choose a New Computer
How to Choose a New Computer
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This informational session addresses some of the most common questions surrounding how to choose a new computer.
Everyday Uses of AI
Everyday Uses of AI
Everyone is talking about AI! Come to this class to see how AI is part of everyday life.
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Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Virtual Tour: Lima, Peru
Virtual Tour: Lima, Peru
Join Senior Planet and our tour guides from Discover Live for a virtual visit to Lima, Peru!
訊息應用程式
訊息應用程式
這次的講座會談到三款普遍的應用程式：iMessages、 Google Chat 和 微信 WeChat。您會學到如何傳送訊息、圖片、使用音訊和視訊通話, 以及瞭解這些應用程式如何確保您的訊息安全。
Fit Fusion Workout
Fit Fusion Workout
Get your heart pumping during this fun, high-energy workout!
Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts
Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts
This presentation will introduce you to apps that help you learn different languages, explore the arts and art history, and even show you how to play instruments.
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Balance/Strength
Balance/Strength
Activate the joints and muscles to become limber and increase balance during this exercise class.
Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Digital Tools to Boost your Business
Digital Tools to Boost your Business
Learn about online tools to jump-start your start-up.
Chair Yoga
Chair Yoga
Follow various cues to develop body alignment and breath awareness.
Saving Money with Tech
Saving Money with Tech
Explore ways that tech can help you save money and manage your finances!
11 events,
Morning Stretch
Morning Stretch
Start your day with a short morning stretch!
Gardening Tech At a Glance
Gardening Tech At a Glance
Can tech give you a green thumb? Come to this lecture to find out!
¿Es eso IA?
¿Es eso IA?
¿Podemos realmente creer lo que vemos? ¡Venga a esta clase para acostumbrarse a reconocer la IA!
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Relax your mind and strengthen your body with this gentle exercise class.
Understanding Bluetooth
Understanding Bluetooth
We’ll explain Bluetooth technology, how it works, and the way it impacts everyday life.
3 events,
Virtual Reality at a Glance
Virtual Reality at a Glance
Join us to learn about the exciting world of virtual reality and how you can experience it!
Intro to Gaming
Intro to Gaming
Game on! Come discover the world of gaming and start playing!
Virtual Museum Tours
Virtual Museum Tours
In this lecture we'll explore some of these virtual galleries, as well as digital tools that help bring art, architecture, and history to life!
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Fit Fusion Workout
Stronger Bones
Morning Stretch
Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts
Smartphones at a Glance
Intro to Chatting with AI
Morning Stretch
Virtual Tour: Belfast, Ireland
Fit Fusion Workout
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YouTube
Balance/Strength
Morning Stretch
Saving Money with Tech
Internet of Things: Wearables
Chair Yoga
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Internet of Things: Healthcare
Introducción a la IA
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Introduction to Heart Rate Monitor Apps
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Morning Stretch
Fitness Apps
Functional Strength Training
Fit Fusion Workout
Stronger Bones
Morning Stretch
iPhones
Introduction to Heart Rate Monitor Apps
Chair Yoga
Morning Stretch
Introduction to Estate Planning Resources & Tools
Fit Fusion Workout
智能手機攝影簡介
Anti-Virus & Malware Removal Programs At a Glance
Balance/Strength
Morning Stretch
Podcasts at a Glance
Introduction to Booking Vacation Stays Online
Streaming & Smart TVs
Morning Stretch
IoT: Smart Homes
Introducción a chatear con IA
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Tech Tips for Disaster Preparedness
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Morning Stretch
Functional Strength Training
Mindfulness Apps
Fit Fusion Workout
Stronger Bones
Morning Stretch
Online Rx Drug Resources
Drones
Chair Yoga
Morning Stretch
Virtual Museum Tours
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Cancelled – Fit Fusion Workout
Intro to Smartphone Photography
Balance/Strength
Morning Stretch
Messaging Apps
Intro to Selling Online
Chair Yoga
Morning Stretch
Introduction to Nextdoor
Usos cotidianos de la IA
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
All Things Zoom
Podcasts at a Glance
YouTube
Internet of Things: Entertainment
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Morning Stretch
Good Morning, Senior Planet!
Morning Stretch
Functional Strength Training
Internet of Things at a Glance
Fit Fusion Workout
Stronger Bones
Morning Stretch
Internet of Things: Healthcare
Virtual Reality at a Glance
Chair Yoga
Morning Stretch
Video Chat
Fit Fusion Workout
YouTube
Social Media for Job Searches
Balance/Strength
Morning Stretch
Introduction to TikTok
Graphic Design Tools
Intro to X (formerly Twitter)
Morning Stretch
Intro to Gaming
Generadores de imágenes de IA
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Digital Legacy at a Glance
Smartphones at a Glance
Streaming & Smart TVs
IoT: Smart Homes
Stronger Bones
Morning Stretch
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography
How to Choose a New Computer
Everyday Uses of AI
Morning Stretch
Virtual Tour: Lima, Peru
訊息應用程式
Fit Fusion Workout
Introduction to Learning Apps – Languages & The Arts
Balance/Strength
Morning Stretch
Digital Tools to Boost your Business
Chair Yoga
Saving Money with Tech
Morning Stretch
Gardening Tech At a Glance
¿Es eso IA?
Taijiquan (Tai Chi)
Understanding Bluetooth
Virtual Reality at a Glance
Intro to Gaming
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