SIENA COMPUTER CLUB

SEPTEMBER, 2010

PICASA-DIGITAL PHOTO ENHANCEMENT

Tuesday, September 7, 1:00-2:30 pm

Learn the exciting world of digital photography 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 Officers

Cost $20 per person

Location: Community Center Computer Classroom

Minimum participants 4, maximum 10

FLASH DRIVE: BACKUP COMPUTER FILES AND DOCUMENTS

Tuesday, September 14, 10:00 am-12:00 (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 (Flash Gordon) Spatz, Computer Club Photo Chairman

Cost: $25

Location: Community Center Computer Classroom

Minimum Participants 4, maximum 10

BEGINNING AND INTERMEDIATE COMPUTERS

Tuesday and Wednesday, September 21 and 22, 10:00 am-12 (Noon)

This is a two-session class for those who have little or no computer experience. Learn basic skills of computer operations. Helpful handouts are given to each participant to assist them in computer skill development.

Instructor: George Roberts, Computer Club Systems Administrator

Cost: $20 per person

Location: Community Center Computer Classroom

Minimum Participants 5 maximum 10

DIGITAL PHOTO PAINTING

Tuesday, November 9, 10 am.-12:00 (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. Participants are welcome to bring their own photos that are on a disc or flash drive.

Instructor: Gini Maxime, Computer Club Digital Art Specialist

Cost: $20

Location: Community Center Computer Lab

Minimum participants 4, maximum 6

"One to One" Instruction

The Siena Computer Club initiated a new program of "One to One" instruction. This is a program whereby "members" of the Computer Club may request a one hour, "One to One" instruction with a knowledgeable Club Member on any subject involving programs/operation of the computer. The fee for this service is $10.00 for the hour session payable to the Computer Club. Sorry, no home visits! Siena residents who are nonmembers of the Computer Club may join the Club to take advantage of this offer.

The Education Director will coordinate and match up resident members with club members at a time convenient to both parties. To request this service: 1) Complete a request form at the front desk; 2) Complete the request form on the Computer Club Website; or 3) Stop in the Computer Lab and request the form.

Special Note: Unfortunately any Computer Club members retaining $12.00 certificates; as of 12/31/09, the certificates are no longer valid for credits toward computer classes presented by the Computer Claprilub. Certificates are not valid for the One to One instruction.

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