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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. Here s what you ll need to know to get involved in our Winter 2016 classes, and one-on-one tutoring opportunities: The classes start January 25 with offerings through April 21 No classes will be held Jan 18, Feb 15 or March 28. Registration for classes at Hart Senior will begin Friday, January 15th. Prospective students are welcome to arrive at 12:30pm, with an orientation beginning promptly at 1pm. Registration will continue through April 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 will take place during their regular business hours after January 15th. 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) Cashiering Hours: M-F 8am-4:30pm South Natomas Community 2921 Truxel Rd Sacramento, CA (916) Cashiering Hours: M-TH 8:30am-8pm

2 Winter 2016 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 Jan 25, 27, Feb 9:30-11:00 Dawn Castle 1, 3, 8, Hart Senior Tue & Thurs Feb 2, 4, 9, 11, 16, 18 3:00-4:30 Dayna Schmidt Computer 102 Internet 1 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. Course Location Day Time Instructor Hart Senior Mon & Wed Feb 1, 3, 8, 10, 17, 1:00-2:30 Ron Byrd Hart Senior Mon & Wed Mar 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23 3:00-4:30 Cassandra Ramsey Computer Internet 2 Three 1 ½ hour classes - $15 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 & Wed Jan 25, 27, 3:00-4:30 Pete Basofin Feb Hart Senior Mon & Wed Feb 3, 8, 10 3:00-4:30 Pete Basofin

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 Outlook.com. We ll cover etiquette, dealing with spam, and how to recognize malicious attachments Hart Senior Mon & Wed Apr 4, 6, 11, 13 3:00-4:30 Cassandra Ramsey 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 their 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 Feb 22, 24, 9:30-11:00 Deborah King 29, Mar 2, 7, Hart Senior Mon & Wed Apr 4, 6, 11, 13, 18, 20 9:30-11:00 Deborah King 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 Feb 2, 4, 9, 11, 16 1:00-2:30 Celine Pankratius

4 Microsoft OneDrive Four 1½ hour classes - $25 If you are using a computer with Windows 7, 8, or 10, you have access to free online storage and a suite of online applications that allow you to create Word, Excel and PowerPoint files without having to buy or install software. Learn how to upload files from your computer and automatically sync your files to your personal online storage, OneDrive. Basic computer skills required* Hart Senior Tue & Thurs Feb 2, 4, 9, 11 9:30-11:00 Deborah King Hart Senior Tue & Thurs Mar 1, 3, 8, 10 9:30-11:00 Deborah King 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 South Natomas Community Thurs Jan 28, Feb 4, 11, 18 2:00-3:30 Ty Boyle iphone Two 1½ hour classes - $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 Hart Senior Mon & Wed Mar 7, 9 1:00-2:30 Dawn Castle Hart Senior Mon & Wed Mar 14, 16 1:00-2:30 Dawn Castle

5 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 Tue Jan 26, Feb 16, 23, Mar 9:00-10:00 Deborah King 15, 22, Apr 12, Hart Senior Thurs Jan 28, Feb 11, 18, 25, Mar 17, 24, Apr 14, 21 9:00-10:00 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

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

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