Lifelong Learning and Technology Webinars Offered

RICHMOND, Va. _ Virginians wanting to expand their horizons with lifelong learning opportunities or improve their smartphone photography skills can do so without leaving home by taking advantage of AARP Virginia’s free online workshops throughout January.

All webinars are free and open to the public, but registration is required to receive the Zoom link to participate.

The schedule of January workshops includes:

January 7 – 3 p.m.: Magical, Not Magic: The Joy of Reiki – Learn about the practice of energy healing known as Reiki during this first Tuesday Explorers virtual class of the New Year. Sign up: https://events.aarp.org/TE0107

January 14 – 3 p.m.: The Theater Awaits: Discover the Magic of Community Theater – Are you ready to embrace a new passion in the New Year? Join us for an inspiring webinar that dives into the vibrant world of community theater in the DC metro area. Sign up: https://events.aarp.org/TE0114

January 16 – 1 p.m.: Intro to Smartphone Photography – Interested in learning more about your smartphone camera? Come to this webinar to explore your smartphone’s camera and other features like recording a video, adding filters to pictures and using your camera’s timer! Sign up:  https://events.aarp.org/SP0116

January 21 – 3 p.m.: Lunar New Year – The Snake is Coming! – Celebrate the Lunar New Year with us as we welcome the Year of the Snake! Sign up: https://events.aarp.org/TE0121

January 23 – 1 p.m.: Intro to Photo Editing Tools – Blurry vacation photos? Random people in the background? Come learn about photo editing tools and how they can enhance your photos! Sign up:  https://events.aarp.org/SP0123

January 28 – 3 p.m.: Together We Give: The Power of Giving Circles – Discover the transformative power of Giving Circles! Sign up:  https://events.aarp.org/TE0128

January 30 – 1 p.m.: Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography – Join us to learn about additional ways you can use your smartphone’s camera beyond photography! Sign up:  https://events.aarp.org/SP0130

AARP Virginia offers a variety of lifelong learning opportunities. The full list is available at http://aarp.cvent.com/VALLL. In-person and virtual events in your area can be found at https://www.aarp.org/local.

With 1 million members in Virginia, AARP is the largest organization working on behalf of people age 50-plus and their families in the Commonwealth.

To learn more about AARP Virginia, like us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/aarpvirginia and follow @AARPVa on Twitter at www.twitter.com/aarpva. Find AARP events in your community at aarp.org/nearme.

AARP is the nation’s largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering Americans 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With nearly 38 million members and offices in every state, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands, AARP works to strengthen communities and advocate for what matters most to families with a focus on health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also works for individuals in the marketplace by sparking new solutions and allowing carefully chosen, high-quality products and services to carry the AARP name. As a trusted source for news and information, AARP produces the nation’s largest circulation publications, AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.

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