Pannell Community Center 2450 Meadowview Rd. Sacramento, CA (916) Cashiering Hours: M/W/TH/F 8:30am-4:30pm

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1 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 primarily by volunteers. TechConnections classes are offered at Hart Senior, as well as at South Natomas Community and Pannell Community Here s what you ll need to know to get involved in our Fall 2015 classes, and one-on-one tutoring opportunities: The classes start September 28 with offerings through December 17. No classes will be held Nov 11, 26, 27. Registration for classes at Hart Senior will begin Friday, September 18. Prospective students are welcome to arrive at 12:30pm, with an orientation beginning promptly at 1pm. Registration will continue through December at the senior center front desk, Monday Friday, 8am- 4:30pm, as long as there are class openings. Registration for classes at South Natomas Community and Pannell Community will take place during their regular business hours after September 18. Hart Parking: Most street parking near Hart Senior 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, 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 th St. Sacramento CA (916) M-F 8am-4:30pm Pannell Community 2450 Meadowview Rd. Sacramento, CA (916) M/W/TH/F 8:30am-4:30pm South Natomas Community 2921 Truxel Rd Sacramento, CA (916) M-TH 8:30am-8pm

2 Fall 2015 Class Schedule Computer 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 Mon & Wed Oct 19, 21, 26, 9:30-11:00 Dawn Castle 28 Nov. 2, Hart Senior Tue & Thurs Dec 1, 3, 8, 10, 15, 17 9:30-11:00 Tina Altamirano Computer 102 The 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, how to download files, and manage bookmarks, refine your searches and demystify internet security. Location Day Time Instructor Hart Senior Mon & Wed Sept 28, 30 Oct 3:00-4:30 Pete Basofin 5, 7, 12, Hart Senior Mon & Wed Oct 5, 7, 12, 14, 19, 1:00-2:30 Casey Young Hart Senior Wed & Thurs Nov 18, 19, 25 Dec 2, 3, 9 3:00-4:30 Cassandra Ramsey 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 Outlook.com. We ll cover etiquette, dealing with spam, and how to recognize malicious attachments Hart Senior Wed & Thurs Oct 28, 29 Nov 4, 5 3:00-4:30 Cassandra Ramsey

3 Computer System Maintenance and Troubleshooting We will cover basic techniques and tools to help even the most hapless of technophobes and self-described computer illiterates know how to speed up the computer, and rid themselves of unwanted programs. You will also learn how to clean up your computer inside and out using tools built right into your Windows computer. We ll cover optional free security software, when and how to update software and computer backup, and for fun, we ll open a computer and take a peek inside and explain what happens when you turn on and shut down your computer Hart Senior Mon & Wed Sept 28, 30, Oct 5, 7, 12, Hart Senior Mon & Wed Nov 30, Dec 2, 7, 9, 14, 16 9:30-11:00 TBA 1:00-2:30 TBA Introduction to Microsoft Excel Learn how to manage your personal finances with Microsoft Excel spreadsheet program. Become familiar with the ribbon, cells, rows and text formatting. Learn how to enter and format data, create simple reports and charts, basic formulas and learn new productivity tricks. We ll work with different templates to create the spreadsheet that will address your needs. Take home curriculum included. Basic computer skills required Hart Senior Mon & Wed Nov 2, 4, 9, 16, 18, 23 1:00-2:30 Tina Altamirano Facebook 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 Tue & Thurs Sept 29, Oct 1, 6, 8, 13 9:30-11:00 Deborah King Hart Senior Tue & Thurs Nov 3, 5, 10, 12, 17 1:00-2:30 TBA

4 MacBook Four 1 ½ hour classes - $25 We ll take an in-depth look at the latest Macintosh operating system, learn how to organize the desktop, manage files and folders, work with photos, videos and music, use Safari for accessing the internet and learn how to share files with a PC. We ll also take a look at FaceTime, icloud, and Security settings on your MacBook. If you ve been a PC user prior to your MacBook purchase, we ll help you navigate this new interface. Bring your MacBook to class South Natomas Community Thurs Oct 29, Nov 5, 12, 19 2:00-3:30 Ty Boyle ipad Four 1 ½ hour classes - $25 Have you been given an ipad but not sure what it can do for you? Have you purchased one yourself and would like some basic instruction on how to operate the tablet? ipad and ipad mini are very popular tablets that have changed the way we use computers. Learn the ios basics along with managing your icloud, , Photos, Data, Syncing and Backups. Bring your ipad to class Hart Senior Thurs Oct 1, 8, 15, 22 2:00-3:30 Ty Boyle iphone One 2 hour class - $10 Get to know the functions and features of Apple s iphone including Multi-Touch, status bar, the Dock, opening and closing apps, connecting to Wi-Fi, icloud and itunes, calendar, and internet. 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 Pannell Community Monday Nov 9 12:00-2:00 Dawn Castle Pannell Community Thursday Dec 10 12:00-2:00 Dawn Castle

Advanced Internet Research Two 1 ½ hour classes - $10 Delve deeper and look at what the Internet has to offer when searching for specific information.

5 Advanced Internet Research 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 Pete Basofin, retired librarian Hart Senior Mon & Tue 3:00-4:30 Pete Basofin Nov 30 & Dec Hart Senior Mon & Tue Dec 7 & Dec 8 3:00-4:30 Pete Basofin One-on-One Assistance One 1 hour meeting - $10 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 Mon Sept 28, Oct 5, 12, 8:30-9:30 Deborah King Nov 9, Hart Senior Tue Oct 20, 27, Nov 3, 17, 9:00-10:00 Deborah King 24 Dec 1, 8, Hart Senior Wed Sept 30, Oct 7, 14, Nov 18, 8:30-9:30 Deborah King *Basic computer skills defined as: Use of mouse to point, click and double-click, drag and drop Opening and closing programs Use of keyboard functions such as backspace, enter/return, space bar, delete, tab, shift and caps lock Navigate when using a web browser

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