The Montrose Recreation District (MRD) is a licensed partner for AARPs Senior Planet Program. Senior Planet is the flagship program of the national nonprofit organization Older Adults Technology Services (OATS). The purpose of the Senior Planet program is to enable older adults to come together and find ways to learn, work, create, exercise and thrive in today’s digital age. Participants will have access to in-person classes, online classes, helpful articles and more. In person Class topics will range from smart phone help to keeping you safe online. Fees can be covered by MRD’s fee assistance program. No one will be turned away. If you need further fee assistance, also contact Liz via email or by calling 970-252-4884. All equipment and materials will be provided for all classes.

Registration is required as class size is limited. You may register at montroserec.com, or by calling the front desk at the Rec Center @ 970-249-7705.

Session 08 - Digital Coupons

 Discover how to find, save, and use digital coupons for groceries, restaurants, and retail stores. We'll show you the best websites and apps so you can start saving instantly.

• Days: Wednesday   
• Dates: November 5
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5 * Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SPF - 08
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 09 - Intro to Digital Wallets

This class introduces Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay. Learn how to store your cards securely, make purchases with your phone, and understand the safety benefits of digital wallets.

• Days: Monday 
• Dates: November 10
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5 * Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SPF - 09
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 10 - Affordable Home Internet

Find out how to connect to the Internet, learn about helpful terms, hotspots and low cost internet resources.

• Days: Wednesday   
• Dates: November 12
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5 * Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SPF - 10
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 1 -How to Choose a Computer -  This lecture will discuss types of computers, pricing considerations, operating systems and brands in order to help you choose your next computer.

• Day: Monday
• Date: Dec 8
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-01
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 2 – Staying Safe Online - This workshop will cover how to recognize suspicious emails and texts, identifying red flags, and understanding phishing red flags.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: December 10
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-02
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 3 – Introduction to Managing your Privacy -This lecture will review keeping your information safe from hackers, preventing malware, keeping your online information private, and managing passwords.

• Days: Monday  
• Date: December 15
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-03
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 4 – Protecting Your Personal Information – This lecture will cover creating strong passwords, spam, identifying and avoiding phishing attempts, staying safe online, and social media.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: December 17
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-04
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 5 – Getting to know your iPhone – This workshop will cover exploring and managing your home screen, touch screen gestures, accessing and exploring controls and setting, setting up a lock screen and accessibility settings. Please bring your own iPhone.

• Day: Wednesday 
• Dates: January 7
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-05
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 6 – Using Voice Assistance using Siri(Apple), Google Assistant, Cortana(Microsoft) and Alexa(Amazon) – This workshop will teach you how to use different types of Voice assistants on popular devices, as well as how to protect your privacy.

• Day: Monday
• Date: Jan 12
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-06
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 7- Managing Privacy Settings on iPhone - This workshop will introduce browser privacy settings, using Safari’s Private browsing mode, managing privacy settings, and clearing browser history in Safari.

• Day: Wednesday
• Dates: January 14
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-07
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 08 – Getting to Know your Android Smart phone – This workshop will review the parts of your android phone, review the gestures to change screens, access quick settings and securing your device. Please bring your android phone to class.

• Day: Monday   January 19
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-08
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 09 – Managing your Privacy Settings on an Android device. This workshop will cover browser privacy settings, Chrome’s Incognito mode, chrome’s privacy settings, privacy settings on your Android, and the Permission manager. Please bring your Android device to class.

• Day: Monday
• Date: January 21
• Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-09
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 10 – Banking and Finance Apps at a Glance. This lecture will discuss the benefits of online banking, online banking security, helpful features, security and safety best practices, budgeting Apps basics and digital payments.

• Day: Monday
• Date: January 26
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-10
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 11 - Everyday Uses of AI. This lecture will focus on defining AI, defining how predictive AI is used in everyday life, tips for managing AI in your life, and AI and industry uses.

• Day: Monday
• Date February 2, 2026
• Time: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
• Fee: $5 Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-11
• Location – Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 12 – Virtual Museum Tours – We will define the meaning of a Virtual Museum Tour, talk about the advantages of these tours, tools for virtual tours, and sample some virtual museum tours.

• Day: Wed
• Date: Feb 4
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-12
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 13 – Exploring Online Health Resources. This workshop will evaluate online information to find the most reliable sources, search Medline Plus, explore videos and tools and explain helpful resources.

• Day: Monday
• Date: Feb 9
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-13
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 14 – Streaming and Smart TVs. This lecture will cover Cord-cutting, or canceling expensive multichannel subscription TV services in favor of streaming media. We will discuss streaming without a subscription, live TV without cable, and smart TVs and streaming devices.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: February 11
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-14
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 15 – Getting Started with Venmo . This workshop will go over Venmo – one of the most popular peer-to-peer payments systems. You will see how to easily send and receive money from family and friends.

• Day: Monday
• Date: Feb 16
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-15
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 16 – Getting Started with Canva. Canva is a popular design website and app for creating designs and documents, such as invitations, posters, flyers, logos, greeting cards and more. This hands on workshop will help you explore the features of Canva.

• Day: Wed
• Date: Feb 25
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-16
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 17 – Listening to Podcasts – Podcasts are great sources of information and entertainment. You can listen to podcasts on computers, tablets and even your smartphones. In this workshop, you’ll explore free user friendly podcast apps.

• Day: Monday
• Date: Mar 2
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-17
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 18– All Things Zoom. Zoom allows people to have video meetings over the internet. This lecture will cover Zoom basics, features, security, and tips for best experience.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: Mar 4
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-18
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 19 – Video Chat. Use your phone, tablet or computer to talk to others in real time. You can attend meetings, classes, or health appointments through such apps as Facetime, Facebook Messenger, Google Meet, WhatsApp and Zoom.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: Mar 11
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-19
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 20 – Navigating Medicare Resources Online. In this lecture, you will learn how to find reputable information on websites such as ssa.gov/medicare, and medicare.gov. You will explore plans and member benefits on insurance websites, as well as compare different plans. You will also get useful tips in navigating Medicare.

• Day: Monday
• Date: Mar 16
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-20
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 21 – Setting up the Passwords App on iPhone – The Passwords app is a free, built-in password manager available on all Apple devices. You will learn how to view, update and sync your saved credentials. Please bring your iphone.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: Mar 18
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-21
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

Session 22 – Setting up a Password Manager on an Android Smartphone – Bitwarden is a password manager that can help generate and securely store usernames and passwords. In this workshop, we will cover how to create an account, add a new login credential, and use Bitwarden to log in.

• Day: Wednesday
• Date: Mar 25
• Time: 9:00 am - 10:30 am
• Fee: $5* Fee assistance available
• Registration Code: 50+SP-22
• Location - Montrose Pavilion Senior Center

This is a free Education/Performance series with a jar for voluntary donations to help support Senior Center Activities. Donations are not required.  Call Liz at 970-252-4884 to reserve a seat. All ages are welcome to attend these presentations.

• Dates: Mondays
• Times: 1:00 pm (unless otherwise indicated)
• Location: Senior Center, 1800 Pavilion Drive

Renters Rights

Monday, November 17 @ 1:00 pm

This educational presentation by Colorado Legal Services gives renters a clear, practical overview of tenant rights under Colorado law—covering leases, security deposits, repairs, eviction protections, and recent “just-cause” legislation. Participants will also learn how and when to seek legal help, with guidance on working with resources like Colorado Legal Services and local tenant advocacy groups to prevent and resolve housing issues

Presenter – Lindsey Watson – Colorado Legal Services

Monday, December 1 

Whispering Winds Flute Ensemble

This local, group, with the New Horizons band, has taken their passion of music to the next level and will be playing some of their classic Christmas music.

Presenter: Whispering Winds

Monday, December 8  

Harps and Hammers Christmas Concert

Get into the Holiday Spirit by listening to the sweet sounds of harps, hammer dulcimers and keyboards play some of your favorite Christmas music.

Presenter: Robin Freed with Harps and Hammers

Monday, December 15 

Avoiding Financial Fraud and Scams

Alyssa will present essential tips and strategies to help you recognize, prevent, and respond to financial fraud and scams.

Presenter: Alyssa Palecki with Community Banks of Colorado

Monday, January 12 

All Points Transit System

All Points Transit system provides accessible transportation options, community outreach efforts, and improves mobility services for seniors and other residents. The different options and routes will be discussed for Montrose and beyond. 

Presenter: Alyssa Lewin, Mobility Manager

Monday, January 26

Identity Theft and Financial Crime Prevention

This presentation by the Montrose Police Department offers practical tips to recognize, prevent, and report identity theft and financial scams.
The session aims to empower older adults with knowledge to safeguard their personal and financial information.

Presenter – Ben Willey – Montrose Police Department

Monday, February 2 

Bitcoin – Origins and Ethos

For those intrigued by the subject of crypto currency, this course will explain how it all began

Presenter: Tom Sawyer 

Monday, March 23

Spring has Sprung – Preparing your Garden

Time to start planning for a successful garden. Get ready to start seeds indoors. Think about your garden layout, how much sun does your garden get. How healthy is the soil, should it be tested and what type of amendments/fertilizer should I use? Best watering practices and more. Handouts and drawings for gifts.

Presenter: Karen Swan

Monday, April 6 

Montrose Botanical Society

The Montrose Botanical Society provides horticultural education and leadership through the development of the Montrose Botanic Gardens. Board members from the Botanical Society will discuss their new project, which is coming soon – The Discovery Garden.

Presenter: Montrose Botanical Society Board of Directors

 The purpose of Newcomers & Neighbors is to help you learn more about your hometown and the area and to meet other newcomers and neighbors! Neighbors are former newcomers who enjoy the meetings and getting acquainted with new people.

• Meetings: First Wednesday monthly – September through May with a guest speaker from 10 – 11:30 am
• Location: Senior Center 1800 Pavilion Drive
• Field Trips - Third Wednesday monthly to areas of interest – 10:00 am followed by lunch
• Questions? Contact Char Proctor 970-417-4236

Bring your smartphone and your questions. This is a student-led discussion. We will discuss and experiment with a variety of features on your smartphone. We will schedule sessions around instructor, Marc Hitchcox’s availability.

• Call Liz at 970-252-4884 to register.
• Location: Senior Center
• Fee: free