Computers

The Aurora Seniors Computer Group is focused on helping members use their computers. We have regular meetings open to all members at 10:00 am each Tuesday where we present a program of computer instruction. We frequently invite outside presenters to address specific technical and equipment topics. We also hold a Tuesday afternoon drop-in to provide personalized help when required. Computers may be desktops, laptops or tablets (iPad or Android), Windows OS or Mac OS.

Unless a presentation, workshop or teaching session is scheduled in the Computer Room, the computers are available for individual use by ASA members during the hours when the Centre is open. In practice, we try to keep Friday available for personal use.

See our calendar for scheduled days and times.

Computer Group Executive

Chair
Bob Hedenberg

Bill Ault, Laureen Campbell, Susan Catania, Allan Church, Kris Gabriele, Elfriede Greupner, Jan Haarink, Ron Humenchuk, Don Keel, Herb Koller, June O’Donnell, Sandy DeRocchis, Tom Yates

Information and Activities for October 2017

October is upon us. The summer is over and we are heading towards the end of the year. We will soon be spending much more time indoors. This is the time when signing up for computer classes will increase your knowledge and give you a good reason to return to the Senior Centre and be among friends. Consider signing up ahead of time. Next classes are in November.

If you are interested in either the Windows course or the Mac course please register early! Space is limited in each class and we also need a minimum number or the class will be cancelled.

This Month is a five week month. This means extra seminars, more knowledge to acquire.

Computer Group Meetings
Tuesdays 10:00 am to 11:00 am

We continue to try and cover topics of interest to our members but as always we need your help to know what is of interest to you. Let us know.

Tuesday, Oct. 3: Ergonomics and computers with Dr. Sanchez.
Tuesday, Oct. 10: Google Photos. A more in depth look with Brian Freedman.
Tuesday, Oct. 17: Apple Day with Herb and Susan. Also a look at Mac Photo with Karen Morgan.
Tuesday, Oct. 24: Q&A and a look at PC remote access with Bob.
Tuesday, Oct. 31: Facebook with Susan.

Technology Education

Remember to sign up early: Classes restart in the Fall.

Computer 1 classes: Nov. 9,16 & 23 at 9:30am-11:30am. Taught by Bob and assistant. Computer 1 classes cover working with & customizing Windows 10, internet & email.

Computer 2 classes: Nov .9,16 & 23 at 1:30pm- 3:30pm. Taught by Bob and assistant. Computer 2 classes cover more advanced functions such as working with photos, organizing your files & working with menus and toolbars.

We are running Mac class in November from 1:30 to 3:30 PM with Herb. The Mac classes will cover Apple’s Sierra OS.

Tuesday drop-in sessions from 1:30 pm to 3:30 pm

Every Tuesday, any member who is looking for any kind of technical help can come by and we will try our best to assist. All the help we provide is covered by your payment of the $1 daily activity fee. We provide one-on-one help in these sessions.

Your suggestions and comments about what you might like the computer club to do, courses we could teach or content for our Tuesday sessions is always welcome. Come talk with us or send your suggestions to Bill Ault at wm.ault@rogers.com, Bob Hedenberg at bobhed65@gmail.com or to asacc@auroraseniors.ca.

Computer Instruction

Instruction Sessions require a minimum of 3 participants. Please register in advance of the selected course as space may be limited.

Registration and payment for Computer Instruction is done in the Computer Room on Tuesday afternoon from 1:30 to 3:30pm. You can also register at the close of the regular Computer Club Meeting on Tuesday morning. Course Instructors may also arrange registration in a course at the end of a class period. Registration cannot be done at the Reception Desk.

You are not registered in a course until your name has been recorded for that specific course and payment has been made. Staff at Reception may not know the enrolment status of a particular course.