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COMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED FOR SENIORS

seniors-&-computersCOMPUTER CLASSES OFFERED FOR SENIORS

Grasonville Senior Center announces computer classes for the Spring Session through Chesapeake College Continuing Education and Workforce Training Program.  These courses are designed for senior adults, aged 60 or better, with little or no computer knowledge.

Instructor James Adams will offer Beginner Computers, Advanced Computers, and Internet Basics.

Beginner Computer Class is offered Wednesdays March 12 – April 16, 10:00am – 12:00pm. This class for the inexperienced student will introduce parts of the computer and their functions, terminology, and proper use of the keyboard and mouse. Class will begin with the Start Menu and progress with each persons comfort level.

Advanced Computer Class is offered Wednesdays March 12 – April 16, 12:30pm – 2:30pm. This class will discuss to use of Microsoft Applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, as well as social media websites. Practice exercises will include creating letters in Word, budgets in Excel, and presentations in PowerPoint. In addition, the class will learn to create profiles, post photos, and contact friends and family members on social media websites.

Internet Basics Class will discuss the internet and its advantages. Students will learn to use internet browsers, search engines, and create a Google email account. Students will also learn how to safely search online items of interest to them.

Advance registration is required. Registration fee is $15. Class size is limited so early registration is recommended.  Interested persons should call the Grasonville Senior Center at (410) 827-6010 or visit the center located at 4802 Main Street, Grasonville.

Computer Classes

Grasonville Senior Center and Chesapeake College Continuing Education and Workforce Training Program will offer two computer classes during the spring session of classes held at Grasonville Senior Center. The courses are designed for senior adults, age 60 or better, with limited computer skills.

Instructor Holly Boyles will teach Computer Basics for Seniors with emphasis on Beginner Computers on Thursdays at 10:00am and Intermediate Computer Skills for Seniors with emphasis on Advanced Computers Thursdays 12:30pm. Both classes are offered March 7 – April 11, 2013.

Registration fee is $15. Class size is limited; advance registration is encouraged. Interested persons should call the Grasonville Senior Center at (410) 827-6010 or visit the center located at 4802 Main Street, Grasonville.