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To help Washington seniors "Get Connected," AARP and Microsoft recently held a series of free events on social media. Participants learned how to use social media to connect with old friends, make new ones and communicate with the grandkids. They also learned how to participate in online causes and volunteer activities, discussion groups and how to use social media to simply have fun.

Speakers included:

• Doug Shadel – State Director, AARP Washington
• Marshal Collier – Author, "Facebook and Twitter for Seniors For Dummies"
• David Burt – Senior Marketing Manager, Privacy & Online Safety
• Gary Moulton – Product Manager, Microsoft
• Cherly Weber, Outreach Director at AARP Washington