Computer Club

Upcoming Events

    • 09/11/2025
    • 12/18/2025
    • 14 sessions
    • Monitor's Desk

    Paul Zelus who monitors from 8 to 10 has volunteered to help anyone with a PC problem.

    • 10/13/2025
    • 04/13/2026
    • 7 sessions
    • Lecture Room

    Bring your Android phone and your questions, problems, and ideas to this Special Interest Group and we will help each other with answers, or come and learn more about the Android phone world.

    Facilitator:  Eric Noyes

    • 11/12/2025
    • 12/30/2026
    • 60 sessions
    • Lecture Room

    Join this in-person session to get answers to all your Windows 10 & 11 questions. 

    Participants must bring their own laptops. 

    Facilitated by Lee Laughner, Diane Serek and Dick Kasper.

    • 11/12/2025
    • 12/30/2026
    • 60 sessions
    • Lecture Room

    Lee Laughner will help answer your questions regarding Microsoft Office in an informal Q & A session.

    PARTICIPANTS MUST BRING THEIR OWN LAPTOPS. 

    • 11/13/2025
    • 12/17/2026
    • 54 sessions
    • Lecture Room

    Facilitated by Brad Brooks

    Session participants learn about current Apple news and events as well as ask questions about their own Apple products.

    • 11/21/2025
    • 12/18/2026
    • 52 sessions

    Terry Flanagan will help answer your questions regarding the Writer and Calc modules of LibreOffice in an informal Q & A session.

    • 11/25/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 0
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    We'll explore more features of iOS 26 as well as hidden features on your iPhone. 

    This class will be offered three times throughout the month of November.  Please register for ONE of the classes offered on Thursday, November 6, Tuesday, November 11, or Tuesday, November 25.  

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    • 11/27/2025
    • 11/28/2025


    • 12/02/2025
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Speaker: Rob Truman from APCUG via Zoom

    • 12/04/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    Register

    Registration limited to 20 participants.

    Please have your iPhone updated to the latest iOS 26 version.

    In this class we will explore even more amazing things your iPhone can do which may be helpful in everyday life.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    Note: This class is offered on Thursday, 12/4, Tuesday, 12/16 and Thursday, December 18.  Please sign up for only one of these sessions.  

    • 12/16/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    Register

    Registration limited to 20 participants.

    Please have your iPhone updated to the latest iOS 26 version.

    In this class we will explore even more amazing things your iPhone can do which may be helpful in everyday life.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    Note: This class is offered on Thursday, 12/4, Tuesday, 12/16 and Thursday, December 18.  Please sign up for only one of these sessions.  

    • 12/18/2025
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    Register


    • 12/25/2025
    • 12/26/2025


    • 01/05/2026
    • 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Lecture Room


    • 01/06/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Speaker - James Ertel

    • 01/09/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 2
    Register

    NOTE: This is a repeated class from November.

    Facilitated by Becky Miller

    Excel Basics Class Description 

    Learn: 

    • How to build a spreadsheet from scratch 

    • How to navigate Excel and your spreadsheet 

    • How to copy data from your internet browser 

    • Basic formulas 

    • Basic formatting 

    • Basic Printing 
       

    Advanced topics not included in this course: 

    • Creating charts 

    • Using PivotTables for data analysis 

    • Using the IF, SWITCH, VLOOKUP and other advanced functions 

    • Naming data ranges 

    • Cross-worksheet formulas 

    • Using conditional formatting 

    • Why it's troublesome to put more than one piece of information in a cell 

      • Cell merge and un-merge 

    • How to Password Protect the workbook 

    Prerequisite Skills and Tools: 

    You need to: 

    1. Bring your own laptop (not a tablet or phone) and pointing device 

    2. Be comfortable using a keyboard and mouse, touchpad, or trackball to navigate menus, select and move objects 

    3. Know how to create and save files to your laptop 

    4. Have the desktop version of Excel installed.  It is usually included with the Microsoft Office 365 Suite for home or work. 

     

    • 01/13/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Lecture Room
    • 12
    Register

    This class is offered twice during the month of January. Please only register for one of the classes held on January 13 or January 23. Registration is limited to 12 participants.

    Class Description: 

    Apple Notes for Beginners is a friendly, hands-on class designed specifically for older adults who want to stay organized using their iPhone or iPad. Participants will learn how to create notes, add photos, make checklists, and keep everything safely stored and easy to find. No prior experience is needed—just bring your device and enjoy a simple, confidence-building introduction to one of Apple’s most useful apps.

    Facilitated by Mike Andrews 



    • 01/16/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Lecture Room
    • 12
    Register


    • 01/20/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 20
    Register

    This session will be offered three times in January - 1/20, 1/27  and 1/29.  Please register for one of these repeated classes.

    Description: Learn how to save time and simplify your daily tasks with the iPhone Shortcuts app.  This class introduces you to creating custom shortcuts, using automations, and applying helpful pre-built actions.  Perfect for beginners who want to make their iPhone work smarter, not harder.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    • 01/23/2026
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Lecture Room
    • 12
    Register

    This class is offered twice during the month of January. Please only register for one of the classes held on January 13 or January 23. Registration is limited to 12 participants.

    Class Description: 

    Apple Notes for Beginners is a friendly, hands-on class designed specifically for older adults who want to stay organized using their iPhone or iPad. Participants will learn how to create notes, add photos, make checklists, and keep everything safely stored and easy to find. No prior experience is needed—just bring your device and enjoy a simple, confidence-building introduction to one of Apple’s most useful apps.

    Facilitated by Mike Andrews 


    • 01/27/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 20
    Register


    • 01/29/2026
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 20
    Register


    • 02/03/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Speaker: Diane Plantz

    • 02/10/2026
    • 02/24/2026
    • 3 sessions
    • Lecture Room
    • 20
    Register

    Intro to LibreOffice (Registration Required)

    This is a 3 session course.

    Tuesday February 10, 17 & 24

    9:00 AM  -  10:30 AM

    Facilitated by Terry Flanagan



    The class is hands-on for those who bring their laptop. Two PC and 2 MAC laptops can be checked out from the club monitor for use during the class.


    LibreOffice is a free open source software package that includes the common office suite applications. For the most part the files are interchangeable with Microsoft Office. It runs on Windows, MAC and Linux operating systems.

    If you need to install LibreOffice on your Windows laptop come to class one half hour early at 8:30 for assistance. If you need help installing on a MAC see Brad on Monday morning.

    LibreOffice Syllabus

    Class 1: FEB 10 - Introduction

    A. Club website

    1. overview

    2. online tutorials

    3. class documents – LibreOffice reference materials

    B. LibreOffice defaults, options

    C. Writer

    1. display, menu & toolbars

    2. basic formatting


    Class 2: FEB 17 -  Writer

    A. envelopes

    B. labels

    C. business cards

    D. tables

    E. greeting cards

    F. export to PDF


    Class 3: FEB 24 - Calc

    A. basic operations

    B. tables

    C. formatting

    D. printing

    E. general Q & A

    • 03/03/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    This is an open workshop for all GVR members to ask questions at our Tech Tables.  Please bring in your device to get the answers you need.



    • 04/07/2026
    • 1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Come and learn what makes Apple products stand out:

    • Seamless ecosystem across iPhone, Mac, iPad, and more
    • Powerful performance & long-lasting software updates
    • Built-in privacy and security you can trust
    • Premium design with lasting value

    This session will show you why millions choose Apple every day.

    Join Brad Brooks and Kathy Arnold for this lively presentation as they share highlights of the Apple products. 

    • 11/26/2026
    • 11/27/2026
    • 12/24/2026
    • 12/25/2026

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Santa Rita Springs
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Green Valley, AZ 85614

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