Hernando Computer Club October, 2011 “Drop In” Class Schedule Monday, October 3, 2011 10 am: Smilebox, "Send friends and family your favorite photos in albums" (North Room) (New ½ n ½ Class, Watch, Listen and Learn, then do it yourself) This Half N Half lecture will show how easy it is to access Smilebox online. You can download Smilebox for free or upgrade to the purchase version for additional effects. Smilebox is software that will allow you to insert photos from your computer to select album themes. There are many themes and then albums to choose from. Subjects include holidays and family events. You can have music play as your creation is viewed. When you have completed the personalization and you are pleased with the results, it can be saved to DVD, printed or emailed. Bring along your laptop with some personal pictures so you can see how friendly this software is. 1 pm: Genealogy Workshop (South Room) In the Genealogy Workshop, we usually start with everyone telling of their current genealogy research. We all contribute suggestions that could be used to further our research in a particular area; then one subject is covered that day with web sites that cover that particular subject shown on the computer. Again it is an open class with everybody contributing & hopefully learning something new. Just drop in if you have an interest. Facilitator: Terri Rose. 1 pm: Photoshop Elements Advanced Workshop (North Room) Just drop in if you have an interest. Each month a technique, a special tool, or a plug-in, for Photoshop Elements will be demonstrated. Those attending can then work on their own images at home and show their results at the next month's meeting. Attendees should bring a flash drive for images and templates and lots of questions and answers. This is not a basic Elements class. Mich Morin 7 pm: Photography Workshop (South Room) This discussion group covers camera operation, picture taking techniques, photo improvements, e-mailing photos, and anything else related to photography. Share some of your photos with other members. Drop in if you have an interest. Facilitator Fred Wise Tuesday, October 4, 2011 1 pm: Hallmark Greeting Cards and Projects (North Room) This class is an introduction to Hallmark Greeting Card Studio and the creation of greeting cards. In addition the class will explore other features in the program including the creation of artistic envelopes, letterheads, newsletter formats, business cards and much more. Instructor: Ron Dakin 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, October 5, 2011 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: Website Construction (North Room) In the lecture you see how to research the availability of a domain name, how to shop for hosting and how a complete Website can be constructed using SiteSpinner, an inexpensive, fun software package for making simple or fancy Websites. Instructor: Brigitte Haag 7 pm: Linux Workshop (South Room) The Linux workshop is a working session for users to bring their questions and experiences to the group. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers with them for use in the workshop. We are working with different subjects each week and expect to cover areas such as installation and administration, file systems, setting up servers (print, file, web, etc), using WINE and virtual machines, and other topics that the group is interested in. Just drop in if you have an interest. Facilitator: Bill Scott Thursday, October 6, 2011 10 am: Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (5 of 8) (North Room) 1 pm: Working With Files and Folders (North Room) (New ½ n ½ Class, Watch, Listen and Learn, then do it yourself) 7 pm: Windows 7 After the Basics (1 of 4) (North Room) This four part lecture discusses the many features of Windows 7. Let Win7 find your programs for you, burning files and folders to a CD with one click, setting up your windows to suit you, the amazing Win7 search capabilities, and much more. Join us and you'll soon agree Win7 is a wonderful operating system. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser 10 am: Explore your Windows 7 Desktop ( Half 'n' Half) (North Room) There is so much to know about your desktop and taskbar in Windows 7. Many nice new features. Join us to learn all about these new items, and how they will help you with your computer. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser 1 pm: Get Started with your computer (1 of 2) (North Room) If you recently received a PC, perhaps as a gift, and are intimidated by it or were told, “Now we can e-mail each other”, but don't know where to start, this class might be for you. This class is designed for the person who has never used a computer before. Instructor: Joann Frucchione 1 pm: WEBINAR, Online Only, How to Take Great Pictures Details and Signup at: www.hernandocomputerclub.org/Webinar.html The newest point and shoot cameras are getting better all the time. They measure the light, the distance, they decide if you have backlight, and if Macro is needed. Still the person holding the camera has to make the most important decisions: when to press down on the button. There are many little tricks and tips that can make a dramatic difference in the outcome of your image. Improve your photography and enjoy this class with Brigitte Haag Monday, October 10, 2011 1 pm: Computerized Sewing Workshop (North Room) 5 pm: Our Annual Computer Expo (Held in the Fellowship Hall) The computer Club Expo is the most important promotional event of our Club. We have table displays for many of the classes we offer and all the club's instructors are available to answer any kind of questions. We offer free refreshments. We are asking all members to bring a friend or neighbor to the event October 10 at 5-8pm. It is free and open to the Public. Tuesday, October 11, 2011 10 am: PhotoShop Elements, Basics (1 of 2)(North Room) This session of our two part lecture will focus on using Photoshop Elements as a way of keeping track of and organizing your photos in a part of the program made just for this purpose. We will also show some of the many improvements possible with PhotoShop Elements. Do you have some photos that look like you may have to discard them ? Probably not, after using some of the tools available in this PhotoShop editor. Join us. Instructor: Mich Morin 1 pm: Windows Movie Maker (North Room) Learn how to make a professional looking slide show of your photos, or a movie of digital clips from a camcorder, and burn it to a DVD that can be played in a standard CD/DVD player. Easily add a beginning title page and a scrolling credits page at the end of your show. Add title pages before any photo or video clip, or add titles to them. Place transitions between photos or clips for that professional look. Edit video clips by trimming ends or cutting out segments. Use audio clips to add background music to your show. Instructor: Gray Alexander Wednesday, October 12, 2011 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 Pat Turek 7 pm: WEBINAR, Online Only, MS Excel Get started learning how to create a spreadsheet using Excel 2007 (The Ribbon). First we will create some basic projects to learn the basics of the program. You will learn how to create formulas to your best advantage. Your imagination and creativity will lead to many future spreadsheet projects. Instructor Dave Fetter Thursday, October 13, 2011 10 am: Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (6 of 8) (North Room) 1 pm: Mail Merge in Word 2010 (North Room) (New ½ n ½ Class, Watch, Listen and Learn, then do it yourself) 7 pm: Windows 7 After the Basics (2 of 4) (North Room) The continuation of the four part lecture that discusses the many features of Windows 7. Let Win7 find your programs for you, burning files and folders to a CD with one click, setting up your windows to suit you, the amazing Win7 search capabilities, and much more. Join us and you'll soon agree Win7 is a wonderful operating system. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser Friday, October 14, 2011 10 am: Windows DVD Maker (North Room) (New ½ n ½ Class, Watch, Listen and Learn, then do it yourself) 1 pm: Get Started with your computer (2 of 2) (North Room) This second session expands on the basics for new computer users. Learn about web browsers. What is a search engine, and how is it used? What is a download? How do I get those free programs I'm hearing about at the Club? Get that expired trial software off your computer. Instructor: Joann Frucchione Monday, October 17, 2011 10 am: Downloading (free) Digital Music (North Room) This class is an introduction on how to download free music from the internet and how to create CD's for your listening pleasure. Included are internet web sites where you can find your favorite music, whether it be Easy Listening, Country Western, Oldie Goldies, etc. Have a favorite band, artist, group? The old standards are all there. Instructor: Ron Dakin 1 pm: Using Email, (North Room) 7 pm: General Meeting – Free Admission, Open to the public The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary volunteers operate in any mission as directed by the Commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard or Secretary of Homeland Security. The mission of the Auxiliary is to contribute to the safety and security of our citizens, ports, and waterways. We balance our missions of Recreational Boating Safety and Coast Guard Support with Tuesday, October 18, 2011 10 am: PhotoShop Elements, Advanced (2 of 2)(North Room) During the second session of this two part lecture, we will discover some of the many projects you can do in addition to the usual improving of your photos. Do you have a scene you'd like to share with somebody, but the camera just doesn't take a wide enough picture? No problem, you can make a panorama of several stitched photos, and PhotoShop does all the work for you ! Do you have a photo of something lovely in the foregound, but something not so lovely in the background is spoiling the picture ? Yes, you can remove the unwanted areas and replace it with something different and more pleasing. You'll be amazed the things PhotoShop can do for you. Join us. Instructor: Mich Morin
1 pm: Skype Messaging and Video Chatting (North Room) Video chatting used to be called Video Conferencing when business meetings were conducted with some members present only on the screen. In the meantime millions of Grandparents enjoy chatting with their grandchildren living all over the world. Skype was the first to become popular, now totally free video chatting is possible with many companies. Your gmail account also includes free video chatting and much more. Come and see how it works and what choices you have to make it work.
7 pm: Get Started with your computer (1 of 2) (North Room) If you recently received a PC, perhaps as a gift, and are intimidated by it or were told, “Now we can e-mail each other”, but don't know where to start, this class might be for you. This class is designed for the person who has never used a computer before. Instructor: Dave Fetter
Wednesday, October 19, 2011
1 pm: Animate Your Email (North Room) Do your emails look boring? See how you can make them attractive and eye catching. Consider making your own email stationary. You'll be introduced to making simple graphics and even add animation. You may animate some clipart, improve some already animated clipart or animate a photo. Link to your contacts with an animated picture of yourself. Come and see how you can entertain your friends! Instructor Brigitte Haag
7 pm: Microsoft PowerPoint (North Room) PowerPoint Shows don't need to be boring text with bullets. You can add photos, clipart, dazzling animations, sound and video. Have some fun while you feature your best photos in stunning slide shows, and more....... Instructor: Dave Fetter
Thursday, October 20, 2011 10 am: Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (7 of 8) (North Room) 1 pm: Convert your Records and Cassettes to Music CDs (North Room) In this class you will be introduced to a FREE program called Audacity. We will be using the latest version, 1.3, to accommodate all Windows operating systems. See how to connect your player to the PC. When you have transferred the music of your records or tapes to your computer, you can get rid of most of the audible kicks and scratches with a few key clicks of your mouse. Burning the CD is the final step of the procedure with the FREE Windows Media Player. We will also look at a device and program you can buy to do this quite a bit easier, if you want to invest a little money ($30-$40) in your project. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser
7 pm: Windows 7 After the Basics (3 of 4) (North Room) The continuation of the four part lecture that discusses the many features of Windows 7. Let Win7 find your programs for you, burning files and folders to a CD with one click, setting up your windows to suit you, the amazing Win7 search capabilities, and much more. Join us and you'll soon agree Win7 is a wonderful operating system. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser
Friday, October 21, 2011
10 am: Ebay-Buying and Selling (North Room)
1 pm: Windows Live Essentials 2011 (1 of 2)(North Room)
Monday, October 24, 2011
10 am: Selling online (North Room) If you want to sell online you need to decide, are you using craigslist and or Ebay, should you have a PayPal account? What to watch for if you take photos of the items you want to sell. If you want top sell online you will find this lecture informative. Instructor: Brigitte Haag
1 pm: Picasa – Making Collages and Movies (North Room) We'll look at two of the many fun projects you can do with your free Picasa program. You'll be amazed at the many varied collages you can make with all kinds of options. Movies are Picasa's name for slideshows, and they have a very friendly interface to guide you through this. After we make the movie, we'll look at the Windows DVD maker to burn your project to a disc that you can play in your set top DVD player. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
10 am: Internet Inspired Crafts Workshop (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. In the first session we made some paper sculptures, in September we built a pop up Christmas Card. Everybody loving crafts will have a very good time in this workshop. Join and show us your newest project to be announced. Future projects will include work with clay, or glass or paper.... Facilitator: Brigitte Haag
1 pm: PC Maintenance and Security (North Room) PCs are complicated machines and they need weekly and monthly clean ups to keep them running at full speed. The available Windows maintenance tools, and security settings for Internet Explorer and e-mail will be discussed and demonstrated. Firewalls, antivirus and antispyware software will be discussed; they are important components of a package of tools that help keep a computer healthy and running well. Instructor: Gray Alexander
7 pm: Get Started with your computer (2 of 2) (North Room) This second session expands on the basics for new computer users. Learn about web browsers. What is a search engine, and how is it used? What is a download? How do I get those free programs I'm hearing about at the Club? Get that expired trial software off your computer. Instructor: Dave Fetter
Wednesday, October 26, 2011
1 pm: Linux, The FREE Alternative to Windows (North Room)
1 pm: WEBINAR, Online Only, Maps & Directions, So Easy with your Computer Going somewhere for the first time ? In your city ? In your State ? Anywhere in the country ? Trying to find a business in an unfamiliar area ? Wait until see how easy your computer can make this for you. Printed maps, printed directions, even a picture of what your destination will look like, join us to see how easy this can be with the help of your computer. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser 7 pm: Genealogy – Family Tree Maker (North Room) More and more persons are interested in their ancestry. See where to go, how to research, and how find the best Websites to help you find all you can about your forefathers. Instructor: Dave Fetter Thursday, October 27, 2011 10 am: Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (8 of 8) (North Room) 1 pm: PrintShop for Card Making (North Room) In this class you will learn how to make your own Greeting cards for all occasions. No need to dash down to the drugstore and pick up a $5 card, you can make your own with PrintShop, and you will enjoy doing it ! Printshop has many custom made templates and hundreds or even thousands of graphics for you to use. Instructor: Mich Morin 7 pm: Windows 7 After the Basics (4 of 4) (North Room) The continuation of the four part lecture that discusses the many features of Windows 7. Let Win7 find your programs for you, burning files and folders to a CD with one click, setting up your windows to suit you, the amazing Win7 search capabilities, and much more. Join us and you'll soon agree Win7 is a wonderful operating system. Instructor: Ron Purkhiser Friday, October 28, 2011 10 am: Using Internet Explorer 9 and Web Browsing (North Room) 1 pm: Windows Live Essentials 2011 (2 of 2)(North Room) Monday, October 31, 2011 10 am: Memcom, Open to all, No charge 1 pm: Gadget Workshop (North Room)
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