Free AARP TEK Education Workshops for Asian Americans in San Diego
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“Our free technology workshops instill confidence and enrich lives of Asian Americans over 50 by equipping them with skills for staying connected to the people and passions in their lives— including friends and family back home,” said Daphne Kwok, AARP Vice President of Multicultural Markets and Engagement, Asian American and Pacific Islander Audience.
AARP TEK is offering five workshops on the Moto G Smartphone at two community locations:
Workshops in English with translation support available in Mandarin, Cantonese, Vietnamese, Hindi, and Korean
The CCBA Senior Gardens (Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association)
438 Third Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
• Wednesday, September 3rd at 10am – noon
• Wednesday, September 3rd at 2pm – 4 pm
• Thursday, September 4th at 9am – 11 am
Workshops in English
The Loma Verde Center
1420 Loma Lane, Chula Vista, CA 91911
• Wednesday, September 3rd at 10am - noon
• Wednesday, September 3rd at 2pm – 4 pm
Attendees must register for the events at 1-877-926-8300.
This year, AARP TEK is holding pilot education seminars in seven cities—Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Jacksonville, New York, San Antonio and San Diego—with the intent to expand significantly in 2015. Sessions being offered include “Intro to Tablets & Smartphones” and “Staying Connected with Apps,” among others. AARP began offering in-language sessions with training available in Mandarin, Cantonese, and Vietnamese in Boston at AARP’s annual Life@50+ Member Event in May earlier this year. Additional information on AARP TEK workshops and online tools and resources can be found at www.aarp.org/aarptek.
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
Bonnie Kwong, Niwa Public Relations
(415) 501-0776
bkwong@niwapr.com
Kristin S. Palmer, AARP Media Relations
(202) 434-2569
kpalmer@aarp.org