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Senior Center Computer Classes

Computer Learning Center

In the last decade, people of all ages have become regular Internet users, logging on to read the news, shop, make travel plans, and keep up with family and friends through email. Learn more about how you can join in on the fun and excitement. The SeniorNet Learning Center at the Salem Senior Center is reaching out to seniors in the Salem area with an invitation to "come see what is possible at SeniorNet".

All classes are taught by dedicated volunteer instructors and coaches. The instructors and coaches strive to present the class material in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Even if you have no computer skills, the beginning classes can teach you tasks necessary to operate a computer and use common Windows-based computer programs.

In addition to the computer classes, the Learning Center also provides open lab times where you can come in and use the computers to practice your lessons (if you are taking classes), browse the Internet, send and receive e-mail, write your letters or any other computer tasks you may need to do. There are ten computers in the computer lab which are available on a first-come first-served basis. The lab also has printers which allow you to print out your documents, as needed, and a scanner you can use to scan your documents and pictures into the computer. You do need to join SeniorNet if you wish to use the computer lab.

Computer Classes

New computer classes taught in Russian beginning in January. We are pleased to be able to offer a new series of computer classes to be taught by a couple of wonderful volunteers from Russia. The current classes have been converted into the Russian language and will be taught in Russian. The Salem Senior Center is excited ot be able to offer this opportunity to our Russian community members. All ages are welcome. Call 503-588-6303 for all the details.

All of the following classes are taught by Dick Dery in the Computer Lab of the Salem Senior Center:

Audacity

Call for date and time: 503-588-6303.

Bring a cassette player and an audiocassette to learn the principles of transferring music from one audio source to a CD. Once learned, the student will be able to copy music from any vinyl album to a CD. Cost: $10.

Internet Survival Tip

Knowledge and training are your best protection when using the Internet. Consider protective software such as antivirus scanners and spyware/adware blockers as the last line of your computer's defenses.

Computer Photo Collage

Call for date and time: 503-588-6303.

You will learn how to use a scanner and transfer photos from a digital camera. MS Works PictureIt! will be used to create a photo collage. Bring 5 to 10 printed photographs for scanning. If you have a digital camera, bring it with several photos ready to be transferred. Cost: $15.

Creating CDs

Call for date and time: 503-588-6303.

Learn how to create CDs using copy and paste in Windows XP. Using Windows Media Player, create a compilation CD of your favorite music. Cost: $10.

Designing Simple Webpages

Call for date and time: 503-588-6303.

Create your website while using a text editor/word processor. You will be learning HTML, the language of the Internet, to advertise your business, display your latest photos, or communicate your organization's activities. Cost: $15.

Greeting Cards and More

Call for date and time: 503-588-6303.

Using MS Works Suite of software, you will enjoy learning how to create your own computer-generated personalized greeting cards and address labels. Cost: $10.

Photoshop Basics

Saturdays
Time: TBD
Instructor: Designer/Illustrator Carlee Justis

Learn how to use the tools, pallettes, fonts, and navigation in the Adobe world. Design a greeting card, logo, and digital scrapbook page. At the end of the four-week course, youw ill be able to burn your designs to a CD. Basic computer skills required. Enrollment limited to 5-10. Cost: $45/four sessions.

Picasa

Call for dates and times: 503-588-6303.

Instructor: Barney Martin

Use this free Google application to manage and edit your digital photographs. Part 2 is a continuation of the first class to become more skillful at editing and managing your digital photographs. Cost: $10 for Part 1, and $10 for Part 2.

Templates Are Easy

Call for date and time: 503-588-6303.

Learn how to use MS Works assortment of templates to create a wide selection of documents usch as certificates, stationery, journals, newsletters, lawn and garden journal pages, appointment schedules, and caregiver information sheets. Cost: $10.

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What is SeniorNet?

SeniorNet is a nonprofit organization, founded in 1986, whose mission is to enhance the lives of older adults through the use of computers and the Internet, enabling them to share their knowledge and wisdom with other generations and the world. SeniorNet operates an award-winning website at www.SeniorNet.org and 240 Learning Centers through the Untied States which provide computer and technology training for adults aged 50 and up.