Drop-in Classes this week:
Monday, May 21, 2012
10 am: Gadget Workshop (South Room)
This workshop will deal with all the modern gadgets being sold today. I-Pads, SmartPhones, Digital cameras just to name a few. Everyone attending is encouraged to being one of their gadgets you may need help with. Between all that are present we hope to be able to share ideas and explanations that will benefit everybody attending. Join us with your favorite gadget ! Facilitator: Pat Turek
10 am: Memcom (North Room) POSTPONED until notice
1 pm: Computerized Sewing Workshop (North Room)
The Computerized Sewing Workshop is comprised of people who share their love of sewing and embroidery. Each month a different technique or project is demonstrated by one of the members. After the demo, all are encouraged to participate in a “Show and Tell” session to display and explain their latest creations. Won’t you join us? Just drop in if you have an interest. Moderator: Norma Winner
7 pm: General Meeting, All welcome, Free Admission (Held in the Big Hall)
After the Club News and Department reports, we feature 2 speakers. Jim Moll, Hernando County Cooperative Extension Services, will give us tips and tricks of planting in our Spring Hill soil. After the break George Zetline, Hernando County Budget Director, will provide an update on the County Budget and other aspects of the county operation. We might even feature the new County Administrator if he is in available by then.
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
10 am: Internet Inspired Crafts (North Room) 
Never before in mankind have we had access to so much information, so easily. In this
workshop we browse the net and then pick a craft project that can be tackled in the second hour. This months workshop is all about using food to decorate your table. We will be carving a melon. Please bring small and large knife, a small water melon and a big towel, an exacto knife would be good also if you have one. You may also bring other food items if you can show us something interesting. Facilitator Brigitte Haag
10 am: Get Started with your computer ( 3 of 4) (North Room
In this session, you will learn how to copy and paste, which will enable you to copy anything you find on the internet and then save it in a file on your computer. Did you find a good recipe or maybe a joke that you would like to save. You will also learn how to make a new folder. Instructor: Norma Winner
NOTE: Session four of Get Started with your Computer will be held on Tuesday, June 5, 2012.
1 pm: The Ultimate Backup (For all Operating Systems) (North Room)
During this lecture you will l earn how to backup and restore an image of your operating system drive partition with all applications and files. Subjects covered are: Download and install free imaging software. Make a bootable rescue disk that enables the restoration of an image backup. Backup an image of a drive partition to an external hard drive. Use a rescue disk to restore a drive image. Instructor: Gray Alexander
7 pm: How to Use a Digital Camera (North Room)
This is one of the most popular classes at the club. So many people now use digital cameras. You will be introduced to the basic operation of a digital camera and what the various features can do. Instructor: Fred Wise
Wednesday, May 23, 2012
1 pm: Picasa, Import, Organize, Improve your Photos (North Room)
Do you have a camera full of pictures? In this class you will see how they can be loaded into your PC, how Google's free Picasa will organize your images, and what amazing tools the latest version of the program offers to improve your images. Instructor: Fred Wise
7 pm: iPad: iCloud, iTunes and More (North Room)
Learning to use the Apps preloaded on your iPad including taking, editing and sharing photos and video. The class will cover other Apple products including iCloud, Home Sharing, iTunes and FaceTime. Bring your iPad and questions to the class. Instructor Bud Smith
Thursday, May 24, 2012
10 am: Apple I-Phone(North Room)
Get started learning your way around the apps on your new I-Phone. You can phone, text and email from your phone. This is just a few of the apps on the Apple I-Phone. Instructor: Pat Turek
1 pm: Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (North Room) (4 of 8)
(Half lecture, half hands-on on your own laptop)
We are exploring the task bar, a very convenient tool. Pin and unpin icons, explore all the mouse over effects. Learn to use "Sticky Notes". Instructor: Brigitte Haag
7 pm: Windows 7 After the Basics, (8 of 8) (North Room)
(Half lecture, half hands-on on your own laptop)(Not a beginner’s class)
Windows 7 has 3 Security features that you must know about. Have you ever had a computer crash and lost some of your data, or all of your data ? (Pictures, Music, Documents, etc.) This doesn’t have to happen to you again if you take advantage of these features built right in your Windows 7. We’ll show you all about it. Ron Purkhiser
This is also offered as a Webinar at the same time. To arrange for the webinar, click here: http://www.hernandocomputerclub.org/Webinar.html
7 pm: MS Excel 2007 (North Room)
Get started learning how to create a spreadsheet using Excel 2007 (The Ribbon). First we will create a household budget and then an inventory. You will learn how to create formulas to your best advantage. It is best if you are familiar with copy and paste. Your imagination and creativity will lead to many future spreadsheet projects. Instructor Dave Fetter
Friday, May 25, 2012
10 am: Working with Files and Folders (North Room)
(Half lecture, half hands-on on your own laptop)
New computer users tend to save everything to the Documents folder; but, eventually that list of documents becomes so long you can't find anything. Get your document, picture and video files organized by creating folders within these folders and placing items in them. Are you one of those who becomes confused when the program you are using asks you to save your document; but when the SAVE AS screen comes up, you can't figure out how to place your document in the correct folder? This Half 'n' Half will not only show you how it's done, but give you the chance to actually do it on your own laptop here where you can get help if you are having trouble. Instructor: Joann Frucchione
1 pm: Identifying and Removing Viruses/Malware (North Room)
We’ll start by identifying some of the common malware we see now days, and look at the different screens you might see on your computer. Then we’ll look at some of the common symptoms you might recognize. Finally we will talk about 3 or so different methods to rid your computers of these pests. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser
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