Agenda: Edina - Senior Center Tech Sessions - Late August 2025
Wednesday, September 3, 2025
Tech literacy assistance for seniors
Digital skill building for residents 60+
One-on-one technology tutoring services
Senior support services (housekeeping, handyman, yard work)
Areas of Interest (3)
- Digital divide: How Edina Senior Center bridges the gap for aging populations.
- Beyond tech: Expanding scope of senior assistance including home maintenance and lawn care.
- The volunteer-driven model: Sustaining free community services for the elderly.
Notable Quotes (2)
We're not trying to convert anybody to technology, but there are certain things in life that you just cannot do without technology.
Technology adoptionExplaining the program's philosophy regarding technology.
It is really nice having the one-on-one because it takes away some of that fear of having to be in a class.
Program effectivenessDescribing the benefit of individualized instruction.
People (2)
GaryUnspecifiedProvides tech assistance; recounts experiences with older seniors.
2 quotes
Provides tech assistance; recounts experiences with older seniors.
“I'm 84 years old. I've made it this far in my life without technology.”
Recounting a conversation with an elderly citizen resistant to technology.
“We're not trying to convert anybody to technology, but there are certain things in life that you just cannot do without it.”
Explaining the necessity of tech literacy for modern living.
Dan CarpenterReporterReporter for Edina TV documenting the senior center program.
Reporter for Edina TV documenting the senior center program.
Places Mentioned
Edina Senior Center
Events & Meetings (1)
- Ongoing: One-on-one tech sessions at Edina Senior Center