Computer User Groups: Something new! We have just started two Computer User's Groups: a PC Computer User Group and a MAC Computer User Group. Join in the question and answer discussions and help each other develop more computer-ease.

Testimonials: Comments by our students!!

Volunteers: We are always looking for volunteer instructors to teach computer classes or teacher assistants to help students on a one-on-one basis in the classroom. It is rewarding and fun to see senior citizens become familiar with computer technology and use. Interested? Just call Shirley Mehlenbacher, Coordinator, 425-487-244

Computer Learning Center Classes, Bothell

Register for computer classes as soon as you receive this newsletter, by mail or at the front desk.  Mail in registration must include membership fee on a separate check for the year in which classes occur. (See page 38 for registration information)

• Questions about class schedule and availability call the Senior Center at 425-487-2441.
• To volunteer as an instructor or assistant in the Computer Learning Center call Shirley Mehlenbacher, Coordinator, 425-487-2441.

COMPUTER LEARNING CENTER STUDENT CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS

Refunds for cancellations by students are made only if the class has not begun or when an emergency occurs.

BENEFITS CHECKUP ON THE INTERNET
BenefitsCheckUp.org allows older Americans, their families, caregivers, and community organizations to easily find what federal/state benefit programs a senior qualifies for. Learn to fill out a simple, free, on-line survey. BenefitsCheckUp issues a report on programs for which they are likely eligible, with step-by-step guides on how to proceed. Users do not enter name, social security number, etc. The National Council on Aging added BenefitsCheckUpRx, to connect older adults to prescription savings programs.

 COMPUTING BASICS
2 day course - (6 hours)
Tuesday & Thursday, July 8 and 10, 9:00 am - Noon
$30 member/$40 non-member, Limit 8
Instructor:  Chuck Davis
Geared for the beginner computer user to help you get started using MS Windows, to feel at ease and increase your knowledge, skills and confidence.

 DIGITAL CAMERAS
1day workshop – 2 hours
Thursdays, July 31, 9:30am – 11:30am
$20 member/$30 nonmember – Limit 8
Leader:  Bob Spurlock and CLC volunteers.
Have a digital camera?  Having a problem figuring out how to make it work properly?  Bring your camera and instruction manual to this workshop and we will try to help you with your questions.

 HOW TO BUY A COMPUTER
1 day workshop:  (1-1/2 hours)
Tuesday, Aug 5, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
$8 member/$18 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Jack Adams
This class will let you get a grip on the questions: "What do I want, or need?" and "How much do I pay?" We will have a discussion about the sizes of the hard drive, memory, processor speed and operating systems, including programs you would like to have (depending on what you want the computer to do for you).  Write down any questions you have and bring them to class.

ADOBE PHOTOSHOP ELEMENTS
4-day COURSE:  (8 hours)
Monday, Sept 8, 15, 22, and 29,
1:00 am -3:0 pm
$40 member/$50 nonmember, Limit 8
Prerequisite:  Students should be competent with keyboard, mouse and basic computer skills.
Instructor:  Bob Spurlock
This is a beginning level, hands-on, graphics-imaging program.  It provides tips and tricks to retouch, crop, clone, sharpen, blur, and enhance color.  Send images over the Internet and learn beginning digital imaging.

Create Your Own Web SITE
3 day course: (6 hours)
Tuesday, Sept 9, 16, and 23, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$30 member/$40 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Denis Hayner
List your pictures, news, favorite links, and more on your own website.  Web host (GeoCities) provides an easy-to-use program for creating and uploading your site.  We will focus on actually creating your web site.

DIGITAL MUSIC ON YOUR COMPUTER 
1-day workshop – 3 hours
Thursday, Jul 17, 12:30pm – 3:30pm
$15 member/$25 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Ed Schramko
Concepts, definitions, and techniques for creating music files on your computer from audio compact discs, web downloads and other sources are covered.  It outlines the various ways to listen to, manage, and manipulate computer music.  Demonstration and tutorial using Windows Media Player will be provided as time permits.

E-bay Buying and Selling
3 day course - 6 hours
Monday, Aug  11, 25,  and Sept 8, 9:30 - 11:30 am
(no class Monday, Aug 18)
$30 member/$40 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Jimmie Dunston
With the auction method of buying and selling on E-Bay you'll find  some great bargains out there.  Learn to list your items, what to sell, how to price it, and how to get paid and become a power seller; let me help you through the process and try your hand at it.

EDITING PHOTOGRAPHS
2-day course – 4 hours
Tuesday and Thursday, Sep 2 and 4
9:30am – 11:30am
$20 member/$30 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Eve VanRennes
Bring a photograph and learn some techniques to restore antique images or correct mistakes in contemporary images using Photoshop Elements.  The intention is to improve the original images, not to change them.

E-Mail Basics
2 day class - 5 hours
Tuesday and Thursday, Sept 23 and 25
9:30 am - noon
$25 member/$35 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Charlie Davis
Set up an E-mail account, send and receive E-mails with attachments, organize E-mail folders, mailing lists and more. 

EXCEL SPREADSHEETS
3 day course - 6 hours
Mondays, Sept 15, 22 and 29
9:30 - 11:30 am
$30 member/$40 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Jimmie Dunston
Spreadsheets help you organize, perform calculations and interpret data, generate and maintain databases of addresses, home lists, household inventories, etc.  Work with Microsoft Excel, but these concepts and lessons will apply to any spreadsheet in general.

HELP! WHERE IS MY STUFF?
1 day workshop – 2-1/2 hours
Thursday, Sept 11, 1pm – 3:30pm
$13 member /$23 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Karl Dudey
Have you ever lost or misplaced a folder or document?  Find out how to retrieve it.  Become proficient in the use of the Help and Search utilities in Windows XP, Microsoft Word, and Microsoft Excel.

 Inside Your Computer
1 day workshop - 2 hours
Tuesday, July 29, 1 - 3:00 pm
$10 member/$20 nonmember, Limit 6
Instructor:  Denis Hayner
What is inside your computer?  We will discuss the components and how they work together, and assemble a computer from standard hardware components.

Introduction to the InterneT
2 day course - 5 hours
Tuesday and Thursday, July 22 and 24, 9:30 am - Noon
$25 member/$35 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Chuck Davis
Learn to make a connection to the Internet and see what you can find.  Learn how to find an Internet Service Provider (ISP), and how to choose a browser, which you will use to perform simple searches.

INTRODUCTION TO WINDOWS VISTA
1 day workshop – 2 hours
Tuesday, July 15, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
Tuesday, Aug 12, 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$10 member/$20 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Denis Hayner
Come and learn what is so exciting about Windows Vista and see the benefits of using the new Microsoft Operating System.  If you are purchasing a new computer in the near future, this class will help you navigate around the new interface and find the tools in Windows.  Topics we will cover include:  Windows editions, Internet Explorer 7, Windows Sidebar, Windows Photo Gallery, new games in Vista, and writing to  CDs and DVDs.

 Label Making with Your ComputER
1 day workshop - 2 hours
Tuesday, Sept 30, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$10 member/$20 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor: Denis Hayner
Make an address list and mailing labels for envelopes.  Use MS Word or use a current list; format labels and print them from various programs - WORD, Excel and Outlook Express.  If you have a list bring it to class (on diskettes, USB flash drives or memory sticks, if available).

 PUBLISHER
4 day course – 8 hours
Mondays, July 14, 21, 28, and Aug 4
9:30am – 11:30am
$40 Member/$59 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Jim Dunston
Publisher 2007 can help you create just about anything that your imagination can come up with; including brochures, newsletters, flyers, banners, signs and even greeting cards. 

SELLING AND SHOPPING WITH CRAIG’S
1-day workshop  –  2 hours
Tuesday, Jul 22, 1pm – 3pm
$10 member/$20 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Stacy Randolph
Learn how to post items for sale on Craig’s List (www.craigslist.com) and the in and outs of following through with the sale.  We’ll also practice searching and “shopping” on Craig’s List.  The instructor suggests bringing a digital photo and a description of one item that you would like to post for sale, so that you can gain the real experience of posting items.

TRANSFERRING YOUR WINDOWS XP SETUP TO VISTA 
1-day workshop – 2 hours
Tuesday, Aug 26, 1pm – 3pm
$10 member/$20 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Denis Hayner
Setting up a new Windows Vista computer?
Learn how to: 
• Check for hardware and software compatibility issues before you buy
   Vista.
• Transfer your Windows XP files and settings (and programs, if you
   have the original CDs) to Vista.
• Get the latest drivers for Vista.
• Deal with unwanted trial programs and offers (“crapplets”) on the
   desktop.

WINDOWS XP:  CONTROL PANEL
2-day course  –  4 hours
Thursday, Aug 21 and 28, 1pm – 3pm
$20 member/$30 nonmember – Limit 8
Instructor:  Karl Dudey
Learn how to use the Control Panel features to adjust your mouse and keyboard properties to fit your operating style and about other devices, such as printers, connected to your computer.  Find out how to set the date and time properties, set up display options and screen-savers, check your printer queue and set your printing options.  You can be the master of your system components to best fit your skills and needs.

 Windows XP: Document Management
2 day course - 4  hours
Thursdays, June 12 and 19, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
$20 member/$30 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Karl Dudey
Learn about  "My Documents," how to create and arrange folders, sub-folders, and files.  Find out how to organize folders and files and how to save and rename them, also how to find "lost" documents and how to retrieve deleted files and/or folders from the Recycle Bin - and much more!

WINDOWS XP: EXPLORER
2 day course - 5 hours
Tuesday & Thursday, Sept 9 and 11, 9:30 am - Noon
$25 member/$35 nonmember, Limit 8
Instructor:  Chuck Davis
Are you going to let your computer control you, or would you rather control the computer?  This is a narrowly focused class on file structure.  You will learn how to create and name folders, how to identify various file types, and how to use the Windows Explorer feature to find any file. 

WRITING FOR PUBLICATION
3 day course – 6 hours
Wednesdays, Sept 3, 10, and 17, 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
$30 member/$40 nonmember
(Prerequisite: Word Processing)
Instructor: Lynne Green
Have you ever wanted to write a story, a recipe book or a memory book to share?  Learn how to use MS Word to create the appearance you want, from text and page formatting, to adding colorful drawings and graphics, and making a table of contents.

COMPUTERS LOCATED IN THE WAITING ROOM AND HALL
Check out the computer stations in the waiting room! They and the hall computer are here for your use whenever the Center is open.  An internet connection is available for E-mail as well as other software programs such as Microsoft Word and Works, games, and more. Donations appreciated.

COMPUTER HELP
Tuesdays and Thursdays
10:0 - 2:00 pm, Free.
Advisor: Jack Adams
Drop in to get help with general computer questions.

COMPUTER TUTORING AT THE SENIOR CENTER
$7 member/$17 nonmember per hour
By appointment - Minimum charge one hour
Coordinator:  Guy Evans, 425-488-1355
How about some one-on-one tutoring to help you with your software program?  Sign up at the Front Desk 425-487-2441 or call Guy to find a volunteer to meet you at the Center.

IN-HOME HELP FOR PC AND MACINTOSH COMPUTERS
$20 member/$30 nonmember, per hour
Minimum charge 1 hour
By appointment - Call the Senior Center 425-487-2441
Coordinator:  Jennifer Green
Need help with that new computer just out of the box or already with a little dust on it?  If you would like computer assistance, we have Computer Learning Center instructors ready to come to your home and help with your personal computer (PC) or Macintosh computer software, and set up your computer, printer, scanner, etc.  Call the Senior Center (425-487-2441) and an instructor will call you back for an in-home appointment.

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v      For questions concerning registration, scheduling, and class availability.

v      To volunteer as an instructor or an assistant in the Computer Learning Center call Ron Cuddy at 425-672-7359.

v      Classes are held at the WSU Cooperative
Extension in McCollum Park. For directions call the Senior Office at 425-357-6002.

CANCELLATIONS AND REFUNDS
Refunds for students are made only if the class has not begun or for medical emergency.

IN-HOME COMPUTER HELP
Additional help is available from CLC instructors in your home for a mutually agreeable cost.  To request assistance with your software, or setting up your computer, printer, scanner, etc.

COPY AND PASTE, Etc.
Review how to COPY and PASTE items within and across applications.  Make related e-mail tasks fast and easy and copy clipart, pictures and make backup copies of your documents or folders.

FOLDERS and THINGS
You will learn how/where to put folders, how to organize your documents in folders, how to find '"lost" documents, and how to "back up" your documents and folders.

INTERNET AND E-MAIL
This is a great class for people new to the Internet. Learn the language of the internet as you create e-mail messages and attachments and navigate the Internet.

MAILING LABELS
Create an address list and make mailing labels for envelopes! In this class you will use an "Excel" Spread sheet and "Microsoft Word" to format labels and print them. Bring a list of 5 names to class.

MS-WORD WORKSHOP
Use Word to make posters, certificates, and letters. Use formatting features to enhance the size and color of items in documents, or insert pictures into documents. We will focus on what you want to learn.

PICTURES
Use a simple graphics package to manipulate picture input from digital cameras, scanners, or other sources.  Jazz up your cards and letters with family pictures.

SPREADSHEETS (Basic)
Use EXCEL to create a simple spreadsheet such as a phone list, address list, or check register. Learn to perform calculations quickly and simply.

WINDOWS (Beginning)
Start, stop, and drive your computer so you can control the software applications. Create, modify, print, and save documents. Work with icons, folders, and floppy disks. Organize your computer desktop.

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COMPUTER LAB
Use our new Windows XP computers to practice class lessons.

COMPUTING FOR BEGINNERS
Geared for the ultra-beginner computer user to help you get started using Windows, to feel at ease and increase your knowledge, skills and confidence.

WINDOWS XP-BEGINNING
Topics: icons, windows, the desktop, files and folders, settings, etc.

KEYBOARD AND MOUSE
For beginning computer users. Learn to use the keyboard and the mouse. Learn about the menu and tool bars and a word processing document. Tips on use and lots of practice.

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Computer User Groups
Northshore Computer Learning Center, Bothell
http://mysite.verizon.net/dhayner/pcusersgroup/index.htm

MACINTOSH COMPUTER USER GROUP
Room 105
2nd Friday of each month,  10:30 am - noon
$2 donation
Leader: Guy Evans
Join our MAC Computer User Group and bring your questions and experience. We will share both in our group sessions. We are also looking for volunteers who are willing to teach a class on Macintosh computers.

PC COMPUTER USER GROUP
Room 105
1st & 3rd Friday of each month
9:30 am - 11:00 am
$1 donation
Leader: Jimmie Dunston
Bring your questions and your experience and be prepared to share both with the group.

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NORTHSHORE HEALTH & WELLNESS CENTER
COMPUTER LEARNING LAB

AT THE HEALTH AND WELLNESS CENTER
Sign up for classes at the
Northshore Senior Center Front Desk
Monday through Friday, by appointment only.
425-286-1038
 or email at clchw@seniorservices.org

The spacious computer learning lab at the Northshore Health and Wellness Center serves people who want computer instruction.  In addition to Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher and Internet Explorer, the computers are loaded with special software such as JAWS, Intellikeys, Dragon-Naturally Speaking and Zoom Text which help those with vision, hearing, or mouse control issues.  We will also give one-on-one instruction to people who need to upgrade their skills in order to find a job, or to improve in their present position.  The instructors are waiting to help you!  These classes are located across the street at the Health and Wellness Center.  Walk across the bridge and go down to the second floor, then turn right.
 

COMPUTER CLASSES

ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION
$15/hour member/$25 per hour nonmember
Call 425-286-1038 for more information or to make an appointment.
In the spacious computer lab at the Heath and Wellness Center we will give one-on-one instruction to people who need to upgrade their skills in order to find a job or to improve in their present position.  The lab is open Monday through Saturday, by appointment.  The instructors are waiting to help you!

DRAGON, NATURALLY SPEAKING
1 day workshop – 2 hours
Wednesday, May 14, 1:00pm – 3:00pm 
$10 member, $20 nonmember, Limit 4
Instructor:  Gary Ancelet
This is IT!!  A beginning, in-depth, focused overview of DRAGON – Naturally Speaking, the voice recognition software that will help you start telling your computer what to do.  Join us for this introduction to the DRAGON, a very popular voice recognition software.  You talk and create Word documents and E-mail, but that’s only the beginning.  DRAGON will increase your power and productivity on your computer.  Come and learn the future!

MY SPECIAL PROJECT
We are trying something NEW and its just for YOU. Whether you’re a computer beginner or pro, I know you’ve asked yourself, “could I do that on a computer?”  A computer isn’t a useful tool till you task its power.  Let’s put together your idea, and take it to completion.  Call us at the Lab 425-286-1038, or come visit us and we’ll talk.  With access to the best computer power and software, our instructors can guide and support you to finish that project.  Learn, plan and create in a one-month time frame that’s set a super bargain rate.

WHAT YOU CAN DO WITH A COMPUTER
Call 425-286-1038 to set up an appointment.
$15 member/$25 nonmember, per hour
You can learn how to use Word, Excel, Internet Explorer, E-mail, foreign languages and other “special needs” software programs for people who need larger print, clear speaking, mouse control, etc.  Call the CLL  425-286-1038 and an instructor will set up a time for you to come and get one-on-one tutoring.   All students of any skill level are welcome!

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TESTIMONIALS
Our computer classes are "fun"! Here are a few comments gathered from students who have attended our classes. In their own words!

"Excellent class material. These instructors are so patient and work together well. Class was a pleasure."

"Very patient approach for my idiot level—but I feel I learned a lot."

"I never would have tried if it wasn’t for the classes at the senior center."

"Everything presented very well. Handouts excellent. Instructor very knowledgeable, answered all questions, very personable."

"Variety of classes, knowledgeable instructors, relaxed atmosphere of the classes."

"I think you cover all aspects of the computer and its capabilities."

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