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COMPUTER CLASSES

  There will be no classes scheduled

for the months of July and august

SEPTEMBER  2008

SEMINAR FOR COMPUTER OR DIGITAL CAMERA

CHALLENGED FOLKS!

Wednesday, September 3, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

This is an informal gathering for people with little or no technology knowledge. Learn about all the neat things you can do with computers or digital cameras and easy ways to get started and overcome fear of technology. This gathering is Q and A session accompanied by demonstrations. Refreshments and fun will be served.

Instructors: Computer Club Members

Cost: $5 per person

Location: Community Center Verona Room

The maximum number of participants is 10!
So register early!!
 

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PHOTO SHOP – PICASA

  Wednesday, September 10, 1:00 – 2:30 pm

 Learn the exciting world of Photo Shop and how to download photos from digital cameras to the computer.  Learn the techniques of photo enhancement, cropping and downloading to CD’s.  Participants should bring their digital camera and USB cord.  A Google gift CD which includes Picasa will be given to each participant.

 Instructors:  Bill McElroy and Larry Utterback, Computer Club VP and Webmaster

 Cost:  $20 per person*

 Location:  Community Center Computer Classroom

 Minimum participants 4, maximum 10

COMPUTER CLASS FOR BEGINNERS

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday,  Sept 15, 16, 17, 18 -10:30- 12 (Noon)

 This is a four session computer class for beginners.  Learn the basics of the Mouse, Keyboard, Opening Programs, getting online and searching the Internet.  Printed material is passed out to students for all items covered in the program.  No need to take notes.  “Instructor Helpers” provide individual help during class for students who need assistance.

 Instructor:  Bill Hacker, Computer Club Treasurer/Membership

 Cost:  $25 per person*

 Location:  Community Center Computer Classroom

 Minimum Participants 4, maximum 12

FLASH DRIVE: BACKUP COMPUTER FILES AND DOCUMENTS

 Tuesday, September 23, 10:00 –12:30 (Noon)

 Learn to save and transfer files (backup) from your computer to an external device (flash drive)..  It is important to backup your computer data so it is not lost if your computer fails.  Each participant will receive a free flash drive at the conclusion of the class

 Instructor:  Harold Spatz, Computer Club Photo Chairman

 Cost:  $25 per person*

 Location:  Community Center Computer Classroom

 Minimum Participants 4, maximum 10

*Computer Club members may use their  2008  Membership $12 Voucher as partial payment for the class fee.

OCTOBER  2008

ART START

 Tuesday, October 21—10:00 AM-12 Noon

Learn the basics of turning your pictures into photo paintings. Corel Painter Essentials 4

(a user friendly program and a lot of fun) will be used along with the Wacum Draw tablet.  A basic knowledge of computer is needed.

 Instructor:  Gini Maxime, Computer Club Digital Art Specialist

 Cost:  $20

 Location:  Community Center Computer  Lab

 Minimum participants 4, maximum 6

CREATING A MUSIC CD USING iTUNES SOFTWARE

 Thursday, October 30,  10:00 AM – 12 (Noon)

 Learn to download music from a music CD into the computer and create a compilation CD.  This is a great way to organize your music collection and enjoy your all time favorite songs.

             NOTE:  Please bring a blank CD-R

 Instructor:  Harold Spatz, Computer Club Photo /Music Specialist

 Cost:  $20

 Location:  Community Center Computer Classroom

 Minimum Participants 4, maximum 10

NOVEMBER  2008

WHAT CAN A COMPUTER/DIGITAL CAMERA DO FOR YOU?

Wednesday, November 5, 10:00 – 11:00 AM

This is an informal gathering for people with no or little technology knowledge. Learn about all the neat things you can do with computers or digital cameras and easy ways to get started and overcoming fear of technology. This is a Q and A session accompanied by demonstrations. Refreshments will be served.

Instructors: Bill Hacker, Computer Club Treasurer

Cost: $5 per person

Location: Community Center Verona Room

Minimum Participants 5, Maximum number 10


HOW TO BUY A COMPUTER

Thursday, November 13, 10:00 AM – 12 (Noon)

This class will cover the basic features everyone needs in a computer, plus explain those extras that are important for various special applications. Differences in processor speeds, memory storage capacity and graphics capabilities will be discussed. This class will give you the information you need to make an informed decision when shopping for a new computer.

Instructor: Bob Schell, Computer Club Vice President
Cost: $12 per person
Location: Community Center Computer Lab
Minimum Participants 5 – Maximum 12





ALL ABOUT DIGITAL CAMERAS

Tuesday, November 18, 10:00 – 11:30 AM

Are you confused about mega-pixels, resolution, picture quality, digital and optical zooms, memory cards, and all that digital camera stuff? If so, enroll in the class and learn the various features of a digital camera. The class will cover all the basic features being offered by today’s point and shoot digitals, pro-sumer digitals, and digital SLR cameras. You can improve your photography skills.

Instructors: Bill McElroy and Harold Spatz Computer Club Officers.

Cost $12 per person
Location: Community Center Computer Lab
Minimum Participants 5, Maximum 10

NOTE: Those who join the 2009 Computer Club prior to November 1 may enroll in one of the November classes for free.

 

 Note:  2008 Computer Club members may use their $12 voucher as partial payment for class fee.

 The Siena Computer Club
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Lesson, "Introduction to Computers" created by Charlie Lichtenstein

"GOOGLE UNIVERSITY"

All About Google’s Search Features by University of Minnesota Extension Service

Wireless Presentation from Jeff Grace, Net Effect Networks

Wi-Fi Security