Drop-in Classes this week:
Monday, February 6, 2012
10 am: Newcomer Orientation Brunch - Learn all about your new club
By Invitation only, RSVP, call 686-0750
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, February 7, 2012
10 am: 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: Norma Winner
 1 pm: Website Construction with SiteSpinner (North Room)
(One of our very Popular ½ n ½ Classes, Watch, Listen and Learn, then do it yourself)
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. To take advantage of this class, you must have SiteSpinner already installed on your laptop. You can download a fully functional 30 day trial version from Virtual Mechanics. www.virtualmechanics.com/products/spinner Instructor: Lucille Lane
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
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
1 pm: Facebook, Part One, Basics (North Room)(1 of 2)
This lecture is for those who are curious about facebook or are just getting started. Learn about posting to your “wall” versus sending a message, how to post pictures, use notifications, and chat. You will also learn about “apps” and finding friends. Instructor Charleen Scime
Thursday, February 9, 2012
10 am: MS Word, 2010 (North Room)
Learn the basics of word processing using the latest edition of MS Word. Explore the new Ribbon architecture introduced with the last version of this popular software program. Much remains the same from 2007 to 2010 but there have been some additions. Learn about the latest features in Word including BackStage. Create your own tab and group together the features you use the most. If you are thinking of upgrading from an earlier version of Word, don’t miss this lecture. Instructor Joann Frucchione
1 pm: 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
7 pm: Discover the Secrets of Windows 7 (2 of 4) (North Room)
This will be a fun learning by doing workshop in 4 times two hour sessions. You bring your well charged laptop and I will show you a lot of “hidden” features of Windows 7 that can be very useful for your daily operation.
This is not a half and half, but you will immediately repeat on your system what I show you on the screen. And there will be enough time for everybody to follow and try out what is shown.
The subjects will cover functions of the Desktop, the Devices, the Explorer and Libraries and a lot more. I will also acquaint you with a few very useful free programs. There will be plenty of time for you to ask questions and hopefully I will know the answers.
Come and join me for some fun exploring Windows 7. Instructor: Wolfgang Schroeder
Friday, February 10, 2012 
10 am: Setup a Home Network, (North Room)
If you use more than one PC in your home, you might be interested in setting up a home network to share your internet connection, share printers, scanners and other devices. You can also share files from one computer to another. If you only have one computer—a laptop—a home network can give you the mobility around your home that laptop was meant to make possible. This lecture will teach you how it can be accomplished. Instructor: Joann Frucchione
1 pm: Introduction to Computers with Windows 7 (6 of 8) (North Room)
(One of our ½ n ½ Class, Watch, Listen and Learn, then do it yourself)
Learn what files and folders can do, what the file extensions are for. See, how you use a Flash drive and your camera card. Get a peek preview of Windows Photo Gallery. Instructor: Brigitte Haag
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