Seniors From Illinois Retirement Community Go to 'Selfie School' to Get in the Social Media Game

A "Selfie School" for older adults hosted at a photo studio has enticed residents of the Greenfield of Geneva Retirement Community in Illinois to join the trend, reports WQAD . Over a roughly two-hour-long session, participants learned to shoot selfies with smartphones while posing in front of various fun backdrops. "We really wanted to bridge that gap between seniors and social media," said ClubPhotoBooth Selfie Studio owner Joe O'Connell. Participants have found the experience rewarding. "It's been fun," noted Geneva resident Donna Sharpe. "I don't do selfies, so I wasn't sure what to expect."