Classes

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 Thursdays: 12:30pm – 3:00pm
Session 25: March 19th, 21st, 26th & 28th  Cost:  $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 17 – March 19th, 21st, 26th & 28th                                                                                                                                               $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   Interest list forming for April Session -

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.
 Offered at two times ~ Mondays and Thursdays 8:00am – 9:00am 
Group Lesson   $25 member/$55 for non-member (Up to 2 people may be in a group)
Private Lesson $35 member/$65 for non-member
 
Beginning Facebook Class– Have you been wondering what the Facebook craze is all about? This 2 session “hands on” course will cover creating, configuring and using a Facebook profile account. In addition to creating your account, you will learn how to add friends, view and send Facebook emails, edit and tag photos, join a network and create, view and RSVP events.
Mondays: 10:00am – 11:00am (2nd and 3rd Monday)
New session will begin in April             $30 members/$60 non-members

creativity circle…where the literay gourp 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  
  Class on Hiatus
$20 members/$50 non-members each month, paid by the first class of the month.

Improv. Theater for Seniors – an experience in Spontaneous Joy! –Session 2 - A Community, Senior, Improvisation theater group led by Kate Ullman. Tap into your inner spontaneous self. Have the opportunity to be present ion the moment in a playful manner. Learn basic stage and theater technique.  Learn to be creative in a fun and theatrical manner. New Students are Welcome!!!! Thursdays – 2:30pm – 4:00pm – March 7yh – April 11th – $5 per class for members and $10 per class for non -Members

i pad 101: an Introduction – Monday – March 11th & 18th  8:00am – 9:00am $30 for Members/ $60 for non -members

i pad 102: an Intermediate Class – On Hiatus ~ Please call the center to be put on an interest list.

i phone class – On Hiatus ~ Please call the center to be put on an interest list.

Life Story Writing – So, what are you going to do during these upcoming hot summer months?  How about writing down your life story?  The life story writing class can get you started.  This class will get you on track; give you directions on how to proceed, and various websites for information and assistance.  We will map out our lives and write on selected topics each week.  Our stories will be shared, read in class and discussed. Directions will be given on preparing a finished manuscript.  You know what Winston Churchill said, “History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it.”  Here is your chance to write your own personal history for yourself, for your family, for posterity.  Don’t miss this opportunity to get started in the hot, lazy days of summer. Please bring a pad and pen to class.
Fridays, Through March 15th – New session begins March 22nd – May 10th 
$30 members/$60 non-members

Mah Jongg Lessons  and Guided Play- Have you always wanted to learn to play the game of Mah Jongg? Now is your chance. Pauline Freidan, a player with 55 years experience, will teach you the joys of the game. The class will include the history and concept of the game along with methods of forming winning hands, playing to win, aggressive play and defensive play.   There will also be instructive guidance each week during play.
Fridays, (Ongoing~  12:30pm – 3:30pm                                                           $5 per session for Members / $10 per session for non – members

UCLA Memory Training Course – The goals of the Memory Training Course are to help you develop good memory habits and to teach you techniques to improve your memory. The course targets the four most common memory complaints that people experience in daily life:
1) Forgetting names and faces
2) Forgetting to do things in the future
3) Forgetting where you put things
4) Knowing something you can’t immediately recall
The techniques in the course include strategies like organization, association and imagery to make information more memorable.
Thursdays,   8:00am – 10:00am  –  Will resume in April 2013                      $40 members/$70 non-members