Computer Lab

The Center maintains a computer lab for member training and to be available for members to use when classes are not in session. The lab has 12 student work-stations and classes are offered monthly. Typically classes are 2 hours per day for 4 sessions. Routinely classes are offered in learning how to operate a computer, beginning to learn about Microsoft Windows, learning more about Windows, exploring the Internet, using E-mail, beginning Microsoft Word and Excel and Desktop publishing with Word. Periodically classes are offered in Family Tree Maker, Microsoft Publisher, and Quicken. Classes can be arranged on special topics should there be enough interest.

The Computer workshops and classes are offered at $10.00 for members and $40.00 for non-member seniors unless the workshop or class has special fees and materials. The following are the current workshop and class offerings:

Computer Classes

Instruction in the operation of computers, computer applications and the Windows Operating System are offered throughout the year. The following are brief descriptions of the classes. Not all classes are held each month. Check the Current Month schedule to determine if a specific class is being offered and when.

Beginning Word & Excel
This class demonstrates the fundamentals of Microsoft Word, a word processing application and Excel, a spreadsheet application. Some of items covered with Word are setting margins, changing fonts, resizing fonts, formatting a paragraph, and spell checking. Excel instructions include entering formulas into spreadsheets, sorting, and building a working spreadsheet.
Suggested skill level It is recommended a member interested in this class should be able to operate a computer with a Windows operating system. This means opening and closing windows, resizing windows, opening and closing files and folders, using cut, copy and paste.

Internet: An introduction
This class is for the member who wants to use the computer for e-mail and web surfing.
Suggested skill level None.

Microsoft Office
This class introduces the fundamentals of word processing leading to desktop publishing using Microsoft Word, a word processing application. Some of items covered with Word are using Word Art, using columns, using tables, using text boxes, and working with graphics. The class introduces the fundeamentals of speadsheets using Microsoft Excel.
Suggested skill level It is recommended a member interested in this class should be able to operate a computer with a Windows operating system. This means opening and closing windows, resizing windows, opening and closing files and folders.

Intermediate E-Mail & Searching the Internet
Learn how to check your email when you are away from home, how to download and attach pictures to email, how to carbon copy and blind copy people, email etiquette and more. Internet instruction will include an introduction to various search engines (Google, eBay, etc.), getting news online, how to avoid scams, and additional information. Students should have email account username, password and email provider (GCI, AOL, Hotmail, etc.) and the email addresses of a few people you would like to send emails.
Suggested skill level None.

Open Labs

Open Labs are scheduled for each Thursday and Friday from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM. The purpose of the Open Labs is to allow members to meet one-on-one with an instructor to ask specific computer hardware and software questions. The instructors will advise on ways to handle a hardware or software problem. The lab computers have a limited selection of software, so not all software can be demonstrated. The Open Labs are first come first serve. There is no charge for this service.

When you come to an Open Lab helpful items to consider bringing with you, if it will help explain the problem, are:

Classroom Notes

These class notes are from the listed computer courses. You will need Acrobat Reader to view documents, click here to download the latest version from Adobe.