Computer Learning Center Cyberspace For Seniors

The Jerry Behrend Computer Learning Center at Mizell Senior Center is a state-of-the-art center designed for teaching various classes for all levels of computer knowledge.  From the introductory Computer Basics to advanced classes in word processing, and introduction to Facebook, to individualized instruction, the Computer Learning Center has something for everyone.   Members may also sign-up to use our front desk computer at no cost.  Details are available with the front desk volunteers.  Class sizes are limited, so sign-up early.  Upcoming Classes include:

Computer Basics (This is a Beginning Course) – This course is designed for the person who wants to learn how to use his/her computer. It will start with an overview of the computer and what an operating system is. Students will learn how to use the internet, how to set up and use an email account and an introduction on how to use word processing programs.
Tuesdays and Fridays: 12:30pm –3:00pm                                                          
(Session 9: May 1st - 11th)         (Session 10: May 15th – 25th)
(Session 11: June 5th – 15th)     (Session 12: June 19th – 29th)
($60 for members/$90 for non-members.

Computer Basics 2: Using Word 2010 (This is an Intermediate Course) – In this course the student will continue his/her exploration of Word Basics learning about page layout, checking spelling and grammar, and printing. In addition he/she  will start to explore common tasks in Word such as line and paragraph spacing, working with columns, and formatting pictures among other items. This class will also introduce working with tables, graphics and mail merge.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00am – 11:30am
(Session 8: May 1st – May 10th)      (Session 9: June 5th – 14th)
$50 for members/$80 for non-members

Computer Basics 3: Using Excel 2010 (This is an Intermediate Course)  – Learn how to use Excel 2010. We will show you how to store, manipulate and analyze data in organized workbooks for home and business tasks, for budgets, to – do lists, calendars or itemized lists of household property. We will start on what the program is, show you the simplest of methods and by the last session you will be using Excel for your own personal or household projects.
Tuesdays and Thursdays: 10:00am – 11:30am         
(Session 2: May 15th – 24th)      (Session 3: June 19th -28th)
$50members/$80 for non-members

Computer Tutorials – Instruction is individualized depending on the needs of the student. In other words, you get to design your own class. Some possible topics that can be covered are emails and attachments, scanning documents and uploading photos.
Wednesdays  Offered at two times: 1:00pm – 2:00pm & 2:00pm – 3:00pm Group Lesson   $25member/$55 for non-member (Up to 2 people may be in a group)
Private Lesson $35 member/$65 for non-member

Creativity Circle: Where the Literary Group and Computer Skills Unite to Explore Self Publishing–A group of writers and poets are invited to participate over the next 6 months to produce Mizell’s first ever self-published book. The group leader will be Helen Ruvelas who is a published poet, has edited and guided 6 anthologies to publication and is currently one of our Computer Teachers. Participants will bring their literary works (short stories, poetry and/or  journalism articles) weekly and as a group we will support each other’s work with critique, and discussion. We will decide what kind of anthology we will ultimately create and how we will handle all of the issues that arise from such an endeavor.  Along with the literary circle we will spend every other week concentrating on learning the computer skills needed to be able to hand over to a printer the completed work ready for publication.
Fridays: 9:30am – 11:30am 
(Apr. 6^th – 27th)  (May 4^th – 25th)   ( Jun. 1^st 0-29^th)   (Jul. 6^th -27^th)  (Aug 3^rd -31^st) (Sept. 7^th – 28^th)
$20 members/$50 non-members each month, paid by the first class of the month.

Facebook Classes – Have you been wondering what the Facebook craze is all about?  This two session “hands on” course will cover creating, configuring and using a Facebook profile account.  In addition to creating the account, you will learn how to add friends, view and send Facebook e-mails, upload photos and more.
Mondays: 10am – 11am
(June 4th & June 11th)    (June 18th & 25th)
$30 for members/$60 for non-members

Picture This: Photo Editing Basics –This class will lead you through the process of using a scanner to transfer photos from your albums or boxes or from your cell phone to your computer. You will be able to sort through your pictures, label each photo and organize them on your computer so that they can be found quickly. Please bring with you pictures you wish to scan, your camera and its USB cable, or your cell phone and its’ USB cable. Please also bring a USB Flash Drive so that you can take your photos home.
This class is on hiatus. Call the Center to be on an interest list.
$40 for members /$70 non-members (All 3 classes may be taken for $130 if paid before the 1^st class.)
 
Perfect Pictures: Photo Editing – This class focuses on photo editing software (we will be using at least 2 different software programs) and using your own photos to remove “red eye”, change color or the poorly focused photos, and begin to understand how professional photographers always manage to make their photos eye catching.
 This class is on hiatus. Call the Center to be on an interest list.
$60 for members /$90 non-members (All 3 classes may be taken for $130 if paid before the 1^st class.)

Picture Presentation- This class brings all that you learned in the prior 2 classes (Picture This, and Perfect Pictures) and advances your photo editing skills to the point that you will be proud to exhibit them as online albums or on websites. This is a great way to share your travels or your family history with friends and other family members.
This class is on hiatus. Call the Center to be on an interest list.
$40 for members /$70 non-members (All 3 classes may be taken for $130 if paid before the 1^st class.)