This winter we are set up to help you master your computer and have fun with a wide variety of courses.  Read these computer course descriptions to find out what's of the most interest to you.

Our "Introduction to Computers" course is suitable for everyone: we will help you learn how the computer can be used to keep in touch with others, as well as solve everyday problems.  To make sure the class is suited for your skills, other course overviews include a description of prerequisites. 

Questions:  Just call 461-2000 x463 for more information.

Click on the title below to learn more about our easy-to-learn topics.

Introduction to Computers (both Vista and XP)
Using Microsoft Word 2007
Take Control of Windows (both XP and Vista )
Introduction to Digital Photography
Image Editing with Photoshop Elements 6
Using Microsoft Excel 2007
Internet and E-Mail
Google

 Introduction to Computers

SeniorNet’s most popular class for beginners. You will learn the skills you need to get comfortable with your computer and use the tools it offers you. By the end of this class you will be “surfing the Internet”, sharing e-mail with friends and family and using word processing and spreadsheet applications.  Pick the class that uses your version of Windows: XP or Vista.

•  Vista Thu 9:30 – 11:30AM 1/7 – 2/25
•  XP Tue 9:30 – 11:30AM 1/5 – 2/23
• Vista Mon 9:30 – 11:30AM 3/1 – 4/26
• Vista Mon 2:30 – 4:30PM 3/1 – 4/26

Using Microsoft Excel 2007

Learn how to use spreadsheets to easily create and maintain budgets, monitor investments, track checking account activity, or create Club Treasurer’s reports. Excel helps you build and edit worksheets using formulas which automatically calculate your numbers so you’ll never have a math error again. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills & a Flash drive available from SeniorNet.

•  Fri 9:30 – 11:30AM 3/5 – 4/23

Using Microsoft Word 2007

Whether you are writing a short note, a letter to family or friends, a flier or a book, Microsoft Word 2007 makes it easy and fun. Personalize your documents using interesting fonts, color, bolding and underlining. Avoid mistakes - Word automatically checks your spelling and grammar. Use advanced features to change margins, create tables, lists, footnotes and insert drawings and pictures. Even create form letters & use mail merge to personalize letters and envelopes with names and addresses. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills including some experience with word processing.

• Tue 2:30 – 4:30PM 1/5 – 2/23
• Thu 9:30 – 11:30AM 3/4 – 4/22

Take Control of Windows

Want to go beyond the basics and feel like you are in charge? Learn about the major features of the operating system; how to organize files, and find them anywhere on your computer. Customize your Start Menu, Desktop and Taskbar; install and remove programs; keep your computer safe and up-to-date; protect your data and back it up. Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills. Pick the class that uses your version of Windows: XP or Vista.

• Vista W 9:30 – 11:30AM 1/6 – 2/24
• XP Fri 9:30 – 11:30AM 1/8 – 2/26
• XP Tue 2:30 – 4:30PM 3/2 – 4/27

Introduction to Digital Photography

Get the most from your digital camera. In this “hands-on” class you’ll learn how to use your camera’s features and controls and simple techniques to take better pictures. You’ll also learn to transfer photos to your computer, organize and edit them using free software, e-mail them to friends and family and upload them to the Internet for sharing and printing. Prerequisite: Basic computer skills.

• Wed 2:30 – 4:30PM 1/6 – 2/24
• Wed 2:30 – 4:30PM 3/3 – 4/28

Image Editing with Photoshop Elements

Learn to improve your photos with this popular image editing software. Organize your pictures with the Photo Organizer. Improve them with four editors, Fix, Guided Edit, Quick Fix, and Full Editor. Fix common photo faults - remove blemishes and unwanted objects. Lessons include color correction, adding text and graphics, layer techniques and printing options. Prerequisites: Intermediate computer skills with experience in word processing and digital photography

• Thu 2:30 – 4:30PM 1/7 – 2/25
• Thu 2:30 – 4:30PM 3/4 – 4/22

Internet and E-Mail

Learn to take advantage of all the Internet offers. Communicate with friends and family around the world with e-mail and access the wealth of useful information available on the World-Wide-Web. This course takes you beyond the basics and shows you how to protect your privacy and keep your computer secure. Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills.

• Mon 9:30 – 11:30AM 1/4 – 2/22
• Wed 9:30 – 11:30AM 3/3 – 4/28

Google

Use the Google search engine to get the information you want, when you want it. Who was the 23rd president? 5th Marx brother? What’s a quark? News, maps, directions, best prices…? This course will show you how to get the most from Google. It’s all there and more – at your fingertips. Name it, you’ll find it with Google. This is a 4-lesson course. Prerequisite: Basic computer and Internet skills.

• Mon 2:30 – 4:30PM 1/4 – 1/25
• Tue 9:30 – 11:30AM 3/2 – 3/23

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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 (September through December) 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. 

JCC non-members welcome!
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.

Become a SeniorNet Volunteer
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,  current members can pick the brains of our technical experts during the Ask the Pros workshop.  Stop by between 9 AM and 2 PM during the months of March and April.

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