Spring II 2019 Welcome to TechConnections, the City of Sacramento s technology program for adults ages 50+, based at Hart Senior Center.

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1 Spring II 2019 Welcome to TechConnections, the City of Sacramento s technology program for adults ages 50+, based at Hart Senior Center. The program is staffed primarily by volunteers. TechConnections classes are offered at the Hart Senior Center. The class offerings begin March 25 and continue through May 31, No classes will be held April 1 or May 27, 2019 due to City holiday schedule. Registration for classes at Hart Senior Center will begin Thursday, March 21. Registration will continue through March at the senior center front desk, Monday Friday, 8am-4:30pm, as long as there are class openings. Hart Center Parking: Most street parking near Hart Senior Center north of J Street is free but limited to 2 hours (a few free 4-hour spaces are also available adjacent to park surrounding the center). For classes that last 1 ½ hours, students are advised not to arrive at class too early, otherwise they ll need to miss the last part of class to move their car. Students are also advised to use the parking lot at 28 th & J, or garage on 29 th St. between I & J. Best bet: Free, UNLIMITED parking a short, 4-block walk north on 27 th Street, above F Street. Hart Senior Center th St. Sacramento CA (916) Cashiering Hours M-F 8am-4:30pm

2 Spring II 2019 Schedule Computer Basics This is your keyboard. This is your mouse. Designed for beginners or those with limited or no experience, this class will cover computer components, basic computer terminology, moving and copying folders and files, desktop shortcuts, and an introduction to the Internet with hands-on work at every lesson. Take home curriculum included Hart Senior Center Mon & Wed March 25,27, April 3,8,10,15 3:00 4:30 Jason Yearick Computer Basics This is your keyboard. This is your mouse. Designed for beginners or those with limited or no experience, this class will cover computer components, basic computer terminology, moving and copying folders and files, desktop shortcuts, and an introduction to the Internet with hands-on work at every lesson. Take home curriculum included Hart Senior Center Mon & Wed April 22, 24,29, May 1,6, :30 Christy Navarro Facebook For Seniors Five 1 ½ hour classes - $40 Whether you re new to Facebook or would like to explore more of its features, you ll benefit from this class. Learn how to configure Facebook s privacy settings, find friends, personalize your Timeline, and discover how best to use Facebook to keep in touch with your kids and grandkids. When you arrive the first day, you will use our classroom computers and sign into your Facebook account so be sure you know your login and password! Textbook included. Basic computer skills required* Hart Senior Center Tue & Th April 9,11,16,18 1:00 2:30 Quincia Burleson

3 Computer 103 Four 1 ½ hour classes - $20 This four-lesson course will teach you the fundamentals of . Learn how to send and receive attachments, create groups, and add to your contact list using We ll cover etiquette, dealing with spam, and how to recognize malicious attachments. Take home curriculum included. Basic computer skills required Hart Senior Center Tue & Th March 26,28, April 2,4 1:00-2:30 Quincia Burleson Computer 102 Internet This course is designed for the Internet newbie. We ll be working exclusively with Chrome as our web browser. We ll research pop-up and ad blockers, and learn how to download files, manage bookmarks, refine your searches and demystify Internet security. Take home curriculum included. Basic computer skills required* Hart Senior Center Mon & Wed April 22,24,29, May 1,6,8 3:00 4:30 Jason Yearick Online Safety Tips for Older Adults Come listen to easy to understand discussions on Stop. Think. Connect., in partnership with Cyber-Seniors, wants to make sure everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience while online. We have a few tips that will help as you learn how to use new technology. Personal Information is like money. Value it. Protect it. Class will be free. Location Day Time Instructor Free Hart Senior Center Friday April, :00 Christy Navarro iphone for Beginners Two 1½ hour classes - $20 Get to know the functions and features of Apple s iphone including Multi-Touch, status bar, and the Dock. We will practice opening and closing apps, connecting to Wi-Fi, and reviewing settings options. This class is for those who are new to iphones. Instructor will display her iphone on a large screen and students will follow along using their own phone as the settings are reviewed in class. Bring your iphone to class Hart Senior Center Tue & Th May 14,16 1:00 2:30 Wes Jordan

4 iphone Beyond Beginners Two 1 ½ hour class - $20 This class will focus primarily on setting up and using itunes and icloud. We ll cover setting up you icloud account, you icloud photo library, what is a Photo Stream, and syncing everything to your icloud account. Take home curriculum included. Bring your iphone to class Hart Senior Center Tue & Thurs May 21, :30 Christy Navarro Sacramento Library Rideshare Workshop Using Uber/Lyft food Apps One Hour class will be taught by Sacramento Library Instructor. This class will share the various applications like Uber/Lyft and food Apps. We will cover what basic apps will help you engage in social support for older adults. Bring your phone to class. Free Hart Senior Center Friday May 31 12:00 Jennifer Harmonson Ready-Set-Bank Four 1 ½ hour classes - $30 This four-lesson course gives people everywhere the tools and confidence to start banking online. Our videos guide learners through every step of the process, with overviews and step-by-step tutorials to help you manage your finances electronically Hart Senior Center Fridays May 3,10,17, :30 Quincia Burleson Advance Internet Two 1 ½ hour classes - $10 Delve deeper and look at what the Internet has to offer when searching for specific information. Some of the included topics are Google Maps, Travel, News, Government, Genealogy, Health, Investments, Entertainment and Education. Taught by Jason Yearick Hart Senior Center Wed & Fri May 15,17 1:00 2:30 Jason Yearick Asst: Wes Jordan

5 Intro to Windows 10 This class will walk you through the basics of Windows 10 operating system. We ll work with Tiles, Charms, adding apps using Windows Store, working with files and . We ll look at Win 10 security and maintenance settings and One Drive. If you are new to Windows 10, this is the class for you. Take home curriculum included. Basic computer skills required* Hart Senior Center Tue & Th May 7,9,14,16,21,23 9:30 11:00 Wes Jordan Intro to Microsoft Word This course will provide you with tips and tricks using ALT and CTRL keys, formatting documents, creating tables, and flyers, using Word Learn how to work with the most essential features in Word, create professional looking documents and choose from different templates to create your own cards and books. Take home curriculum included. Basic computer skills required* Hart Senior Center Mon & Wed April 8,10,15,17,22,24 12:30 2:00 Quincia Burleson One-on-One Computer Support PC One, 45- minute meeting - $8 A competent computer instructor will be available for one-on-one assistance. Bring your questions regarding specific problems you re having for some valuable one-on-one help. You re welcome to bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet and/or use one of our computers. You may only register for a single one-on-one session Hart Senior Center Mon April,29 12:45-1:30 Christy Navarro One-on-One Computer Support Mac One, 45-minute meeting - $8 A competent computer instructor will be available for one-on-one assistance. Bring your questions regarding specific problems you re having for some valuable one-on-one help. You re welcome to bring your laptop, smart phone, tablet and/or use one of our computers. You may only register for a single one-on-one session Hart Senior Center Thursday April 18,25, 2:00-2:45 Francois Tcha May 2,9,16,23, Hart Senior Center Tue & Th May 2,7,9,14,21,23,28,30 11:15-12:00 Wes Jordan

One-on-One Smart Phone Android One, 45-minute session - $8 Get to know the functions and features of Apple's iphone and Android phones, including opening and closing apps, connecting to Wi-Fi,

6 One-on-One Smart Phone Android One, 45-minute session - $8 Get to know the functions and features of Apple's iphone and Android phones, including opening and closing apps, connecting to Wi-Fi, settings, display, calendar, and . Bring your phone and specific questions for some valuable one-on-one help. You may only register for a single one-on-one session Hart Senior Center Thursday April 4,11,18,25, May 2,9,16,30 12:00 12:45 Quincia Burleson One-on-One Smart Phone iphone One, 45-minute session - $8 Get to know the functions and features of Apple's iphone and Android phones, including opening and closing apps, connecting to Wi-Fi, settings, display, calendar, and . Bring your phone and specific questions for some valuable one-on-one help. You may only register for a single one-on-one session Hart Senior Center Fridays March29, April 1:00-1:45 Quincia Burleson 5,12,19,26, May 3,10,17,24, Hart Senior Center Mon & Wed May 1,6,8 12:45-1:30 Christy Navarro

Here s what you ll need to know to get involved in our Winter 2016 classes, and one-on-one tutoring opportunities:

Here s what you ll need to know to get involved in our Winter 2016 classes, and one-on-one tutoring opportunities: Welcome to TechConnections, the City of Sacramento s technology program for adults ages 50+, based at Hart Senior. Funded by the Ethel MacLeod Hart Trust Fund for Senior Citizens, the program is staffed