Computers for Seniors, Inc. Newsletter

As a valued CFS member we want to keep you informed on what is happening within our organization. We hope you will examine the contents below and attend our meetings and Special Interest Groups. In addition you will find list of classes that we are currently offering.

Pat Camuso

Computers for Seniors' General Meeting, December 4th, will be at the Dennis Senior Center on Rte. #134 at 1:00 PM.

Our speaker this month will be Steve Penney who will show us many of the consumer health web sites on the Internet. He will cover topics such as where to find doctor's credentials, hospital information, drug side effects and more.

Mr. Penney is an instructor of computer and technology courses in Orleans associated with the Nauset Community Education program in that town.

Our cameo this month will be by Pio Petrocchi.

Program Schedule:

·  1:00 PM Annual Meeting

·  1:10 PM Health Info on the Internet

·  2:00 PM Break

·  2:15 PM Cameo by Pio Petrocchi

·  2:25 PM Door prize drawing

·  2:30 PM Adjournment

Swap Table At the monthly meeting there will be a 'swap' table. Last month we had a successful 'swap' with several items changing hands. Members can bring in computer equipment they no longer need and perhaps pick up something

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Computers for Seniors had had much success in packaging classes called Tech Thursdays which started in 2006 and continue today. These classes were designed to help sharpen the skills of computers users in specific areas.

Tech Thursdays offerings are held at the Hyannis Campus of Cape Cod Community College at 540 Main Street Hyannis, across from the Burger King on North Street.

After a very successful series of Tech Thursdays in October plans are underway for additional courses as we head into 2009.

Back by popular demand are two classes requested by our members; the Internet and Email. Classes scheduled for January which will be held on Tuesdays instead of Thursdays include:

• January 20 - Email for Beginners
• January 27 - Internet for Beginners

Both classes will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the CCCC Hyannis classroom. Cost for each session is $20 or both for $35.

In addition CFS has scheduled a class on digital photography. This 6 session class will be on Thursdays from 10:30 AM to Noon each Thursday starting January 22nd and continuing until February 26th. The class will be using Photoshop Elements, version 5.

Students may sign up for classes online by going to our website and selecting the Online Course Registration link.

CFS will continue to offer classes in conjunction with the Academy for Life Long Learning. Second semester classes are already scheduled. If you are interested in taking an A.L.L. course, visit their website here or call 508- 362-2131 x4400.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, December 11th at 1:30 PM. The theme for December is "Doors." We will be meeting in the new classroom at the 4c's Hyannis campus. The parking lot can be reached from North Street across from Burger King. You are invited to enter up to four photos. If interested, please go to the "Digital Photo SIG" link on our web site for instructions.

We will continue our discussions on editing photos using Photoshop Elements 5 editing program. We will also be deciding on future themes, so bring your ideas on what you would like to photograph.

Future themes through January 2009 are posted in the "CFS Blogs" section of our web site. You can find this on the left side of the CFS home page.

We welcome new members and all who are interested in digital photography to join us. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Carl Nelson at cfsphoto@cfscapecod.com.

Computers for Seniors is grateful for a recent $500 grant from ExxonMobil. This is not the first time that CFS has received this grant. The grant helps to defray the costs of providing classroom material for our classes.

A call to all our members who participate in our activities, SIGN UP TO BE A CLASSROOM VOLUNTEER! It's not that difficult and we really can use your help

Do you feel that you are not qualified? Well, if you have taken any of our classes or have some computer experience you certainly are at a point where you are capable of assisting. Give it a try. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised!!

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As the year is coming to a close it's time to be thinking about 2009. One year memberships are $25 and you can save money by signing up for our Lifetime membership (see below).

CFS for Life Option: Members can pay $100 and have a lifetime membership in Computers for Seniors. Pay the one time fee and pay no more annual dues!! Our website has been modified to accept "CFS for Life" enrollments.

You can renew your membership online by visiting our web site or by sending a check to our office in Osterville (see address below).

All members have the benefit of full access to CCCC facilities (gym, computers, library, etc) and Educational discounts that come with the college ID card