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SeniorNet Computer Classes
The SeniorNet program is offered to help adults 50 years and
older learn computer skills in a friendly atmosphere. A
variety of courses are offered. Each student is provided a
computer to use. Membership with the National SeniorNet
program is encouraged (annual membership fee is $40.00) but not
required. Individual class fees are $35.00 which includes all
class materials. The Introduction to Computers or equivalent
experience is required for all members to advance to other
classes offered.
Registration for Session 1- 2009 of Computer Classes is Monday
thru Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm. Classes begin January
9, 2009. Courses
offered are: Beginners, Computer Uses, Digital Camera, E-Mail
and Internet, Word Processing, and Seminars (Printing, Scanning,
Shortcuts, File Extensions, Address Labels, Using Help, Task
Launcher)
For information regarding early
registration call the SeniorNet Hotline at (847) 459-2666 ext. 4131. Registration is
located at the Pavilion Senior Center:
199 North First Street, Wheeling, Illinois.
(847) 459-2670
All of the instructors and coaches are Seniors just like the
students. Courses are one 2 hour class per week for 8 weeks
(except Computer Basics). All material is furnished and
Senior Center membership and Wheeling residency are not required.
Courses offered this term may be found by clicking
here.
Courses are step-by-step, "hands-on", taught and
coached by Senior Volunteers. Open lab time where students
may use computers to practice their skills is also
offered. Class size is limited to 6 students. Day
and evening classes are 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks.
Cost of the Program:
National SeniorNet Membership (1 year) $40.00
Membership is encouraged but NOT required.
Class Fees: $40.00
First Seminar taken is $10.00, with additional Seminars $5.00
each.
Class Materials (varies with each class)
*Refunds are only given prior to the start of the class.
Current National SeniorNet members pay only local
class & fees.
SeniorNet is an international non-profit organization designed
to teach our Senior Citizens the ways of computers and the
Internet. It is a program taught by volunteer Seniors, in
small classes, at a speed and language that Seniors can
understand
and follow.
To learn more about the SeniorNet Program please contact Shari
Huizar at (847) 459-2670 or email her at shuizar@wheelingil.gov
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