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1 The World of Possibilities Available Through SeniorNet!

2 What is SeniorNet? A global non-profit organization for adults over 50 Over 200 Learning Centers nationwide Thriving website community and resources Peer volunteers teaching computer courses A million older adults served since 1986

3 SeniorNet’s Mission SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.

4 SeniorNet Learning Center Goals To educate older adults about computer technologies in a warm and friendly peer-to- peer environment To encourage lifelong learning To take part in the SeniorNet community of computer using older adults To provide outreach to a wider community, contributing to society by providing assistance to others

5 Why do I want to take computer classes? Use the computer to go online for education, research, socializing, fun and entertainment. Email your children, grandchildren and friends. Meet peers and make friends in class and online. SeniorNet is truly a community! Learn innovative programs on digital photography, financial management, genealogy and more!

6 Is There a Class For Me? Yes! SeniorNet students range from very beginners (non-computer users) to advanced students. SeniorNet courses are specifically designed to take a student from very basic computer skills all the way through advanced programs.

7 Learn to Search the Web – www.google.com

8 Surf the Web – www.seniornet.org

9 Surf the Web – www.socialsecurity.gov

10 Surf the Web – www.webmd.com

11 Email With Your Children, Grandchildren and Friends

12 Email and Receive Photos

13 Ways to Use Microsoft Word Organize your Recipes Create Cards and Flyers Type Letters Create and Print Labels Much More!

14 For an Event… Or Just to Say Hello

15 Create Holiday Address Labels

16 Write Your Family History with Family Tree Maker

17 Use Genealogy.com to Learn More About Your Family History

18 Manage Finances with Quicken

19 Stay Safe Online by Learning About Cyber Security

20 Digital Photography Do you have a digital camera, or are you interested in buying one? Do you have pictures on disc or computer? Do you have old photos to restore?

21 Digital Photography Editing – Crop Photos

22 Remove Red Eye

23 Create Photo Greeting Cards

24 Advanced Editing Tools with Adobe Photoshop Elements

25 Change a Background

26 Create a Photo Collage

27 Questions & Discussion We Look Forward to Seeing You In Class! Thank you!


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