Rochester TechAge
1200 Edgewood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14618
585-461-2000 x463
Seminars
and Workshops - stay on top with the latest techniques. See below
for details on free Workshops for TechAge Members and Students. Plus,
see details on free
public seminars and demonstrations.
Catch up on the new Rochester TechAge!
Windows
7 - New Features, Tips & Tricks Held on August 27th
When:Friday, August 27th, 2:30 - 3:30 pm at the
JCC,
What: TechAge Instructor, Joel Elias, demonstrated new
features of Microsoft's latest computer operating system, Windows 7,
along with tips & tricks to help you get things done on your computer
and Q & A.
Who is invited: The public was invited, with no reservations needed. Free!
TechAge
Open House Held on August 19, 2010
Short Video of Seminar Participants:
Video has optional HD: after clicking on "full screen" icon, click on
drop-down to pick the resolution you prefer (and your computer prefers).
Where: In
the Learning Center at the JCC.
What: Refreshments, computer
demonstrations.
Who is Invited: All are welcome, invite your
friends. Free!
TechAge Open House
The
TechAge Learning Center held a free open house
on Thursday, April 29th from 1 - 3 pm. Our dozens of guests saw
how TechAge offers "Computer
classes for adults, taught by adults.".
They enjoyed demonstrations, plus snacks.
TechAge is located at the JCC, 1200 Edgewood Avenue, Rochester, NY
14618. JCC membership is not required.
iTunes/iPhone/iPod Seminar
What: Steve Rea, Keith Jackson and Rick Harrison of the
Apple CIDER computer users group showed us the amazing things
you can do with the free iTunes application, iPhones and iPods.
Date and Time: Friday, December 4, 2009, 2:30 - 4:00 pm
Where held: Senior Adult Lounge at the JCC
Who attended: Open to the Public - Bring a Guest
Cost: This talk was free and no reservations were needed.
New Computer
Technology and Windows 7
was presented by Jeff Leist, Owner
Microworx
Friday, November 20, 2009, 2:30 – 4:30
p.m.
Where: Senior Adult Lounge at the JCC
Who can attend: Open to the Public - Bring a Guest
Signup details: Registration is not required - just show
up - free of charge!
For Who: Those curious about new computer software and
systems
Jeff Leist, owner of Microworx brought us up to speed on new and
upcoming computer technologies. Plus, we learned about Windows 7,
Microsoft's latest operating system.
Jeff is always an informative
and entertaining speaker!
How to Access Medical Information on the
Internet
Presented by Medical Librarian June
Glaser
was held on Friday, October 16th, 2009
What was covered: This hands-on, in-the-lab session is designed to help
individuals search for reliable information on the Internet and become
more informed health care consumers.
Requirements: Basic computer skills and a Monroe County
Library card
For Who: The seminar was open to TechAge students, members
and active TechAge Volunteers and is free of charge.
Limited to 10: Pre-registration required
Make cash, clean
house: sell on eBay
(alternate title: complete your collection by
buying on eBay)
PROGRAM: TechAge volunteers
Dave Lum and Michael Slade revealed why eBay is so popular as a way
to do business. In this seminar, guests learned how to use eBay's
website to set up your shopping account, and buy and sell. This
was
an introductory overview seminar, providing a summary of how you
yourself can go online, and be safely buying and selling.
WHEN: Friday, September 11, 2009 - 2:30pm -
4:30pm
LOCATION: Senior Adult Lounge at the JCC
FOR WHOM: Open to the public. No reservations
needed. Bring a friend.
COST: Free with free parking.
Skype – Use your PC
for Free Internet Phone & Video Calls
Presented by David Lum
was held on Friday, May 22, 2009
PROGRAM:
TechAge volunteer Dave Lum showed attendees how to use Skype, a free
Internet service to make FREE video and telephone calls from your
computer to another computer. You can chat with old friends around the
world or visit with the new grandchild in California using Skype and it
is all free.
LOCATION: Senior Adult Lounge at the JCC
FOR WHOM: Open to the public. No reservations
needed. Bring a friend.
COST: Free with free parking.
Our useful workshops are
open to all TechAge students and current TechAge
members
usually hands-on, and held in our up-to-date labs
let you actually try out the suggestions and tips
led by experts in the field
usually require advance reservations (call on these to
reserve a space!) Thanks.
Rochester TechAge offers free seminars from
time-to-time. These are open to the public. Check back at
this page, or sign up for our free email
here.
WORKSHOPS
Students and TechAge members can attend our
advanced workshops at no charge. If you have signed up for our
informative mailings, we'll let you know of upcoming events.
Seminars
and Workshops - stay on top with the latest techniques. See 
TechAge Open House
PROGRAM:
TechAge volunteer Dave Lum showed attendees how to use Skype, a free
Internet service to make FREE video and telephone calls from your
computer to another computer. You can chat with old friends around the
world or visit with the new grandchild in California using Skype and it
is all free.