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<p class="MsoNormal">The initiative below is an offering from the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services and GetSetup-Michigan to offer Michigan’s older adults free, live interactive online classes. These offerings are a great complement to programing
you may be offering at your library already to your communities. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The classes focus on supporting the use of digital devices such as computers, smartphone, tablets as well as other services such as Zoom, social media and more. There are more than 150 online classes for older adults and a coupon code of
MICHIGANHEALTH listed on the site to use to waive any fees associated with the classes.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Digital literacy is a great need in the senior community and during the pandemic there are many services available but not all of our residents are comfortable or know how to use them. This initiative is a great way to help raise the skills
and knowledge around technology use as well as help create social connections for many that may feel extra isolated at this time.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">View a brief video about the program here: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NapGT7MWQ-4&feature=youtu.be">
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NapGT7MWQ-4&feature=youtu.be</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Use the link below to learn more and review the class offerings and registration:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><a href="https://www.getsetup.io/michigan?fbclid=IwAR0Efy-BAUNZAslX_YmJqQpD2p3avfbR5uVdixn6HZz--fHjEtOa9wkdHIY">https://www.getsetup.io/michigan?fbclid=IwAR0Efy-BAUNZAslX_YmJqQpD2p3avfbR5uVdixn6HZz--fHjEtOa9wkdHIY</a><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Some examples of what learners can take part in are:<br>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Learn How to Use Zoom to Connect With Others<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Take Fitness Classes to Stay Healthy<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Join a Social Hour to Talk About Your Interests<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Getting to Know Your Device<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1">Stay Independent By Learning About Apps<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Shannon White<br>
Library of Michigan, 702 W. Kalamazoo, Lansing, MI 48909<br>
<a href="mailto:Whites29@michigan.gov"><span style="color:#0563C1">Whites29@michigan.gov</span></a> 517-335-1507 |
<a href="http://www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan"><span style="color:#0563C1">www.mi.gov/libraryofmichigan</span></a><o:p></o:p></p>
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