This summer we offered twelve of our most popular courses, including five exciting new courses.  Check back for fall 2009 courses. 
Just call 461-2000 x463 for more information.

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NEW Introduction to Computers (both Vista and XP!)
NEW Using Microsoft Word (both 2007 and 2003 versions)
NEW Take Control of Windows (both XP and Vista versions)
Introduction to Digital Photography
Image Editing with Photoshop Elements 6
NEW Using Microsoft Excel 2007
Internet and E-Mail
NEW Projects & Problem Solving with Photoshop Elements 6
Google

Now! No Membership Fee Free open labs!  Monday through Friday.  Call our Learning center for details.  Open to the public!

Introduction to Computers using Vista

SeniorNet’s most popular class for beginners is newly revised for Windows Vista. Learn the basics of using your computer, “surfing” the Internet, using e-mail, managing files and folders, and using word processing and spreadsheet applications with Microsoft Word and Excel 2007.

Fee: $70

• SN412 Tuesday 6:30–8:30pm May 5–June 23
• SN413 Friday 9:30–11:30am May 8–June 26 (May 29 class meets 2:30-4:30pm)
• SN111 Wednesday 9:30–11:30am July 8-August 26

Introduction to Computers (Windows XP)

A friendly introduction to computers for beginners. Learn the basics of using your computer with Windows XP - “surfing” the Internet, using e-mail, managing files and folders, word processing with Microsoft Word 2003 and spreadsheet and database applications using Microsoft Works.

Fee: $70

• SN411 Tuesday 9:30–11:30am May 5–June 23
• SN112 Wednesday 2:30–4:30pm July 8-August 26

Using Microsoft Excel 2007

Learn how a spreadsheet can make it easy to create and maintain a budget, monitor investments, checking account activity, or create a club treasurers report. You will also learn how to build and edit worksheets and create formulas which automatically update your numbers. This course uses Microsoft Excel 2007 spreadsheet software. Prerequisite:: Basic computer skills.

Fee: $75

• SN426 Tuesday 2:30-4:30pm May 5-June 23

Using Microsoft Word 2007

Learn to use the Microsoft’s latest word processing tool in this newly revised course. Word 2007, part of Microsoft Office 2007’s suite of applications has many new features. A new “Ribbon” replaces traditional menus and toolbars, giving you quick access to all the major features of the application making document editing easy. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills including some experience with word processing.
Fee: $75

• SN422 Thursday 9:30-11:30am May 7-June 25
• SN120 Monday/Thursday 9:30-11:30am July 6-July 30

Using Microsoft Word (2003 & earlier)

Learn to open, copy, save & print documents, type a letter, edit & spell-check text, make documents interesting using color, bold, underlining, different fonts, tabs, custom page layouts & formats. Advanced features you’ll learn include: tables, lists, footnotes, drawing insertion, find / replace, and form letters & mail merge. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills including some experience with word processing.

Fee: $75

• SN421 Monday 9:30–11:30am May4-June29 (No class May 25)

Take Control of Windows Vista

Learn the major parts of Windows Vista, Microsoft’s newest operating system. Learn to use Vista’s new features along with how to organize files into folders, find files on your computer; customize the Start Menu, Desktop and Taskbar; add/remove programs & update Windows; optimally keep data on your hard disk; add/remove hardware; and protect your data/do backups. It’s taught using Windows Vista, but much of the material covered is applicable to Windows XP. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Fee: $75

• SN424 Wednesday 9:30-11:30am May 6-June24
• SN121 Tuesday 9:30-11:30am July7-August 25

Take Control of Windows XP

Learn the major parts of the operating system, how to organize files into folders and find files anywhere on the computer; customize your Start Menu, Desktop and Taskbar; add/remove programs & update Windows; optimally keep data on your hard disk; add/remove hardware; and protect your data/do backups. It’s taught using Windows XP, but much of the material covered is applicable to Windows 98 and Windows ME. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Fee $75

• SN122 Tuesday 2:30-4:30pm July 7-August25

Introduction to Digital Photography

Whether you have been taking pictures for years or would like to learn what all this digital “fuss” is about, this course is for you! Get hands-on practice taking good digital pictures, manipulating them in your camera, transferring them to a computer and enhancing, printing, distributing, and organizing them electronically. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Fee: $75

• SN423 Wednesday 2:30–4:30pm May 6-June24

Image Editing with Photoshop Elements 6

Learn the basic features of this sophisticated image-editing software. Included are the Photo Organizer and the four editors, Fix, Guided Edit, Quick Fix, and Full Editor. Basic tools are taught to easily edit common photo faults. Lessons will include color correction, blemish and unwanted object removal, adding text and graphics, layer techniques and printing options. Prerequisites: Intermediate computer skills with experience in word processing and digital photography.

Fee: $75

• SN425 Thursday 2:30-4:30pm May 7-June 25

Internet and E-Mail

Read, create, send, & save e-mail messages & attachments using web-site software and Outlook Express. Create & edit the address book provided by Outlook Express. Protect your privacy and keep your computer secure when searching or exploring popular places on the World Wide Web. Learn how to download information from the web to your computer, and to safely make purchases online. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

Fee: $75

• SN420 Monday 2:30-4:30pm May 4-June 29 (No class May 25)

Projects & Problem Solving with Photoshop Elements 6

Use your own photos to create projects, restore damaged photos, and edit problem photos. The two projects are a computer scrapbook page and a photo fold-over card. Photo restoration will include color correction and tear repair. The last lesson will address common photo problems. Prerequisite: Photoshop Elements experience. You will need to bring your photos to class on a flash drive. The instructor will contact you before class starts with more information. This is a 4 lesson course.

Fee $50

• SN124 Thursday 2:30-4:30pm July 9-July30

Google

Google is a powerful, but simple, Internet search engine that allows you to search billions of web pages. This course gives you a thorough, but concise, explanation of how to productively use its features. You will use practical examples that demonstrate how you can locate the information you seek. If it’s out there, you can find it. Don’t search, Google! Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet Skills. This is a 4 lesson course.

Fee $40

• SN124 Tuesday 6:30-8:30pm July7-July 28

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Free Open Labs
The SeniorNet Learning Center is open to all adults 50+ from Noon – 2PM  Monday, through Friday (subject to change).  Use our computers to surf the Internet, send e-mail and enhance your skills with assistance from our excellent coaches. Neither SeniorNet nor JCC membership is required.  Open to the public!

Ask the Pros!
In addition, on Wednesday's only (during May and June) we offer "Ask the Pros" sessions where current SeniorNet members and current students can receive expert help with any computer issue.  Try and stump our experts with any computer problem.  This is very difficult to do. 

You do not need to be a JCC member to participate in SeniorNet. If you have any questions regarding your placement in a SeniorNet course, or you have any other questions, please call SeniorNet at the JCC at 585-461-2000 ext. 463. Please leave a message and a SeniorNet volunteer will return your call. You can also send E-mail to RNYseniornet@jccrochester.org.

To learn more about becoming a SeniorNet volunteer, please call us, or download an application in PDF format.  You don't need to be a computer lover - just enjoy helping others.

SeniorNet is made possible by gifts from IBM and Nathalie Goldberg and is sponsored by the Monroe County Office for the Aging and the Jewish Community Center of Greater Rochester.

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SATISFACTION

 “Opened my eyes to how much can be done & how much I can learn.”
 “The best thing was all the personal help.”
 “The book & CD—great reference material. We get to keep and use them at home.”
 “The course was at a level for all to learn.”
 “I am using most of the information I learned in this course.”

NEWS

The Messenger Post newspapers featured SeniorNet in their September 22, 2008 edition.

To read the article, click here. Then click "back" on your browser to return here.

On Wednesday during May and June, current members can pick the brains of our technical experts during the Ask the Pros workshop.  Stop by between 12 and 2 PM