MARCH 2008 CLASSES: listed chronologically

(pre-registration is necessary for all classes; see descriptions below for details on
how to register)

Gmail (Google Mail)

Instructor: Howard Verne
Monday, March 10, at 9:00 am
Location: Computer Lab

This class is for beginners as well as experienced users, Vista as well as XP users. You will sign up for a FREE Google email account. No software need be installed. No more fighting Hotmail/AOL/Outlook Express/etc. You will learn how to: send and receive mail from ANY computer ANY operating system, ANYWHERE in the world; view attachments (e.g., pictures) and download them to your computer; send attachments as part of your email; set up contacts/address book; and recognize phishing and spam emails.

This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station. A multi-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance. There is no fee for this class.

Registration: to register, send an email with your first and last name, association number, and the word “GMAIL” in the body of your message to hverne@yahoo.com.

Vista Basics: Introduction to Vista

Instructor: Howard Verne
Monday, March 17, at 9:00 am
Location: Computer Lab

This session is a basic survey of Microsoft’s Vista Operating System and is intended to give members who have just purchased a new computer with Vista installed or those who have  converted from XP to Vista, a way to jump start their knowledge of Microsoft’s newest OS.

Prerequisite computer skills required to attend this course:
   Ability to use a mouse to open/close/minimize windows
   Ability to start a program (such as Internet Explorer)
   Basic understanding of files and folders

This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station. A multi-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance. There is no fee for this class.

Registration: to register, send an email with your first and last name, association number, and the words “VISTA BASICS” in the body of your message to hverne@yahoo.com.

Vista Email

Instructor: Howard Verne
Monday, March 24, at 9:00 am
Location: Computer Lab

This session will be an introduction to Microsoft's Vista Email System for new and experienced users. Participants will learn: how to sign up to your Cox/Embarq email system; how to send mail with/without attachments; how to view/download attachments; how to add addresses to your contact list and manage the list; and how to recognize spam and phishing. This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each  participant working at an individual computer station. A multi-member team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance. There is no fee for this class.

Registration: to register, send an email with your first and last name, association number, and the words “VISTA EMAIL” in the body of your message to hverne@yahoo.com.

Boot Camp: For Members New to Computing or Windows

Lead Instructor: Ken Bentley
Location: Computer Lab
Time: All sessions are from 1:00 to 4:00 pm on the dates listed below

Boot Camp is an introductory course designed for members who are new to computing and/or the Microsoft Windows operating system. This hands-on class has a limited enrollment of 12 with each participant working at an individual computer station in the Computer Lab. A multimember team of lead instructor and coaches will provide step-by-step instruction that will include demonstrations, guided practice and individual coaching assistance.
Participants will be introduced to the basic vocabulary and concepts necessary to establish an understanding of Windows. They will be instructed in practical strategies for managing and organizing their own data files, and they will be introduced to the fun and power of a word processing program.


Each Boot Camp is composed of five three-hour sessions
.

The March class is fully subscribed, i.e., no openings

The dates for the April class are: April 1, 3, 5, 8, and 10

Prerequisites: Must be a Club member and own a computer using Microsoft Windows.

Fee: Ten ($10.00), including a participant's manual

Registration:
To register or seek additional information, please telephone
Susie Scott at 242-9745 or 239-8986 (cell).
She will arrange to register you for an upcoming class, issue you the class materials and collect the course fee.

 


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