Computer Classes for Seniors   

Spend less time scrolling and more time doing. This concise, 1-hour course introduces simple, immediately effective habits to sharpen your online searches and locate accurate information quickly. Perfect for anyone looking to eliminate frustration, save time, and navigate the web like a pro.

Google offers a phone service (free at the time of this writing) with actual phone numbers. You can do many things with this great tool, including texting and receiving messages. Come see what this is all about.

The Calendar function in Google is free to users and has many marvelous features to assist you. Come to this session to learn how to create events, appointments, invite others, add notes, set the calendar to remind you…and much more.

YouTube has an unbelievable library of music available to you! Classical, decade, rock, pop, country, soundtracks, original music….it’s all there! Bring your own head phones (with USB plugin) to find and listen to your own choices of music after our short demonstration. You should have your own Google account (login and password) to use at this session in the computer lab.

PDF file format can be frustrating or magical! Let’s make it magical! Come to this class to learn the why’s and what’s of PDFs, how to use it, and how to manage it using free online sources as well as published, well known software titles. It is helpful to have your own Google account (login and password) to use at this session in the computer lab.

Learn how you can spot AI-generated “slop,” identify fake AI accounts, and avoid AI drop-shipping scams targeting seniors. Through guided discussions and hands-on practice, you will examine visual artifacts, misleading ads, bot behavior, and manipulated content while building practical skills for safer browsing, shopping, and social media use.

Learn how you can spot AI-generated “slop,” identify fake AI accounts, and avoid AI drop-shipping scams targeting seniors. Through guided discussions and hands-on practice, you will examine visual artifacts, misleading ads, bot behavior, and manipulated content while building practical skills for safer browsing, shopping, and social media use.

That mysterious, magical computer box…what is inside it? Come to this session and lift the lid for hands-on activities to learn about the parts and functions inside a computer case.

Welcome to Introduction to Windows. This course is intended to help new users get acquainted with Windows 11. We will discuss the new desktop interface elements, show users how to customize the Windows 11 environment, and learn how to get around in Windows 11. Learn new tips, tricks and keyboard shortcuts!

This 2-day course is designed for individuals aged 55+ who want to learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Word. Learn how to add and edit text, format documents (including fonts, size, alignment, margins, and tabs), work on multiple documents simultaneously, use grammar and spell check, explore the thesaurus, and save, retrieve, copy, and organize your documents. This course is taught by experienced instructor Richard Rodriguez.

This 2-day course is designed for individuals aged 55+ who are ready to move beyond the fundamentals, Word Level II: Basics for Seniors focuses on transforming simple text into polished, professional documents. Under the expert guidance of instructor Richard Rodriguez, you will master advanced layout techniques—including Headers and Footers, custom margins, and precise spacing—while learning to integrate visual elements like Tables, Pictures, and Shapes. Whether you're looking to add hyperlinks or discover timesaving formatting shortcuts, this course provides the design insights needed to create visually rich documents with confidence and ease.

A course specifically designed for people who are 55 years or older and want to enter the computer age. Learn the fundamentals of using a PC, mouse & keyboard, typing a document and saving to a CD. You will learn lots of computer terminology, how to identify items on your computer and the basics of Windows 11. Don’t delay! The computer age awaits! A cash materials fee of $15 is payable to the instructor on the first day of class.

This is a continuation course specifically designed for people who have completed the Computer Basics for Seniors Level I course. So you've learned some of the basics of computers -- don't stop there! Continue expanding your skills by delving deeper into the Windows environment. You will learn how to organize files and folders, the basics of Word (for letter writing), and an introduction to Excel (creating spreadsheets) for making your life simpler and more organized!

Learn the basics of the Internet, how it works, and what it can do for you. You will be guided step by step in learning about search engines (vehicles that assist you in obtaining information), web browsing and other key components in mastering the art of navigation of the World Wide Web.