ON-GOING ACTIVITIES: |
OPEN LAB (UNASSISTED)
The Computer Lab is available to all Hunterdon County residents age 60 and over who are able to use a computer independently to practice class lessons, browse the Web, write a letter or access web-based email. These open lab sessions are a great way to improve your computer skills by using one of several online tutorials. Open Lab is available between class sessions and times change month to month.
Please check the Computer Activity Calendar for available dates and times.
Call for more information 908-788-1359 |
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HELP DESK
Mondays
1:00 – 2:30 PM
For computer and technology related questions and answers that don’t fit neatly into a class lesson, Help Desk sessions are here to help. Stop by the Senior Center Computer Lab any Monday or Friday afternoon. No appointment or registration is needed. Computer Lab Volunteers are on duty to help you help yourself resolve technical woes, sharpen skills or guide you in your computer projects! |
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INTRO TO MICROSOFT EXCEL 2010* (IN SESSION)
Tuesdays, April 30th – May 21st
10:00 – 11:30 AM
Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet program which uses a grid of cells arranged in numbered rows and letter-named columns to organize data and perform arithmetic operations. Excel is among the applications included in Microsoft Office Suite which may already be installed on your computer! This lesson is designed for those who have little or no experience with Excel 2010. However, knowledge of using Windows, computer mouse and keyboard is required for students attending this class. INTERMEDIATE
*Registration closed.
BACK TO BASICS* (FOUR SESSION)
Tuesdays, May 28th – June 18th
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Back to Basics builds upon the skills you learned in a Computer Basics lesson. If you’ve got the hang of the computer mouse and keyboard, but need more help with file management, Windows navigation, word processing and web browsing, this is your class! INTERMEDIATE
*Pre-registration required and seating limited. Suggested fee: $10
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YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION* (ONE SESSION)
Wednesday, May 15th
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Do you have an internet connection? Would you like to join the ranks of the “internet connected?” What are the different types/methods of connecting to the internet? What are the costs? If you do have an internet connection, do you know how it works? Or why a connection is slow? What’s involved in connecting one or more wireless devices in the home? For answers to these and other related queries, join us for the “Your Internet Connection” presentation and bring your questions! INTERMEDIATE
*Pre-registration required and seating limited. Suggested donation: $5
INTRO TO MICROSOFT WINDOWS 8* (ONE SESSION)
Wednesday, May 22nd
1:00 – 2:30 PM
Just when we all got used to the idea of Windows 7, here comes Windows 8! This lesson will provide an on-screen tour of Windows 8 to show what has changed and stayed the same with this new version of Microsoft Windows. Lesson topics will include:
- Two computers in one
- Store App takes you to the Microsoft App store
- Most Windows 7 programs run on Windows 8
- Discussion of hidden features
- Performance and reliability
- Demos from Windows 8 software
- Demos from Windows 8 Apps Store
INTERMEDIATE
*Pre-registration required and seating limited. Suggested donation: $5
COMPUTER BASICS* (IN SESSION)
Wednesdays, April 17th – May 8th
1:00 – 2:30 PM
This is your lesson if you're just getting started with computers.
Emphasis placed on using computer mouse, keyboard and terminology.
Learn how to navigate Windows and get an overview of programs, folders and file management. Plus, get an introduction to the web browsing.
Don't put it off another moment! NOVICE
*Registration closed. |
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HELP DESK
Fridays
1:00 – 2:30 PM
For computer and technology related questions and answers that don’t fit neatly into a class lesson, Help Desk sessions are here to help. Stop by the Senior Center Computer Lab any Monday or Friday afternoon. No appointment or registration is needed. Computer Lab Volunteers are on duty to help you help yourself resolve technical woes, sharpen skills or guide you in your computer projects!
COMPUTER SOCIAL*
Friday, May 24th
12:00 – 1:00 PM
The Social is a casual gathering of computer users who participate in
the Computer Activities program at the Senior Center. However, we
welcome and encourage the attendance of new members. We begin the meeting with a Computer Lab status report and then we open the floor for a question and answer session about all things computer and technology. We occasionally demonstrate new computer gadgets and software or talk about technology making headline news. Please share your tips, tricks and stories. Feel free to bring a bag lunch and we'll provide coffee, tea and sweets. We'll wrap up the Social with a prize raffle!
*If you'd like to attend, please RSVP by calling Scott at 908-788-1359.
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| NOTES: |
Registration is required for activities where indicated (most activities are limited to 6 students)
For Information and
to Register for Activities:
Please email
Scott Crabtree,
Computer Lab Coordinator
or call
(908) 788-1359 |
| REMINDERS |
**COMPUTER SOCIAL**
Friday, May 24th
12noon - 1pm
*** HOLIDAY***
The Senior Center and all County Offices will be closed on Monday, May 27th for Memorial Day
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| ROTATING ACTIVITIES |
- Computer Basics
- File Management
- CD/DVD Basics
- Digital Photography
- Internet
- Email
- Power point
- MS Excel
- MS Word
- Internet Security
- PC Buyer’s Guide
- Computer Maintenance
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registered for an activity this month, you may want to drop into Open Lab on Mondays from 1:00 to 2:30 or just stop in for a tour of the facility.