October - December 2019

Social Media: Keeping in Touch with Family and Friends Presenters: Perkins High School students Facebook, October 15, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Snapchat, October 24, 11:00-11:45 am. Facetime, November 12, 12:30-1:15 p.m. Choose Your Own Adventure (What do you need tech help with?) Perkins High School Tech Tutors can help you learn how to use your laptop, tablet or smartphone. Tutoring one-on-one or in small groups (come with your friends) is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays or Thursdays, from 11:15 a.m. - 1:15 p.m. Please specify the tech training you need when you call to register. Travel Talk: Favorite Travel Sites in Europe Presenter: Debbi Miller October 15, 11:00-12:00 noon Debbi will share highlights of 8 weeks travel to 6 countries in Europe in 2019. Chair Yoga Presenter: Sherrena Bilgen, M.Y. Yoga October 22, 11:30 a.m. Chair yoga is a gentle form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a chair, or standing using a chair for support; wear comfortable clothing. Creating an Age-Friendly Erie County: A Community Conversation on Respect and Inclusion Presenter: Reverend Herman Robinson, ACORN’s Ministries October 24, 1:00 - 2:00 p.m. Herman Robinson will discuss youth violence as a symptom of spiritual poverty and the journey to peaceful co-existence through compassion and faith. Creating an Age-Friendly Erie County: A Community Conversation on Outdoor Spaces and Recreation Presenter: Amy Bauman Moore, Executive Director, Erie MetroParks November 12, 11:00 – 12:00 noon Erie MetroParks is a wonderful community asset for Erie County. Learn about all that MetroParks has to offer, and plans for future development. Drone Racing Presenters: Perkins High School Drone Team November 21, 11:00-12:00 a.m. Drone racing is a competitive sport where students try to fly through an obstacle course in the fastest possible time. Boomsquad is an intergenerational, shared learning experience, putting younger and older adults together to share each other’s expertise. Boomsquad programs are held in Room 102, Perkins High School, 3714 Campbell Street, Sandusky. Use the main entrance. Looking for a place for your small group meeting? You are welcome to use the Boomsquad room during normal school hours. Seats 16 at tables and up to 30 in seats only. To register for a Boomsquad program, please call Kim Corso at 419-625-1252. For more information on Boomsquad programs or to suggest a topic for a future Boomsquad program, contact Larry Pitts at 419-656-5159. PERKINS BOOMSQUAD FALL PROGRAMS 5 www.servingourseniors.org