Computer Club

Upcoming Events

    • 08/23/2023
    • 12/18/2024
    • 70 sessions
    • Lecture Room

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

    Facilitated by Lee Laughner, Diane Serek and Dick Kasper.

    • 10/05/2023
    • 12/26/2024
    • 62 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.

    • 12/06/2023
    • 12/18/2024
    • 55 sessions
    • Lecture Room

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

    • 10/04/2024
    • 12/27/2024
    • 12 sessions
    • Lecture Room

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

    • 10/14/2024
    • 04/14/2025
    • 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.

    Facilitated by Eric Noyes

    • 10/29/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
    • Lecture Room
    • 3
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    • Registration is limited to 20 participants

    • This is a duplicate session from earlier October classes. Please only register for this session if you did not attend one of those two sessions.

    • Please have your phone updated to IOS-18 prior to the class.

    Description: We will do a hands-on overview of the latest IOS-18 upgrade functions.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    • 10/31/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 9
    Register

    Registration is required and limited to 20 participants.  

    Facilitated by Arthur Dixon

    This is a lecture/demonstration rather than a hands-on session.

    This session will provide a tour of updates and new apps available in the updated operating system,  Topics covered are:

    • Passwords App—also included in iOS and iPadOS devices with minor differences
    • Windows Management
    • Notes—also included in iOS and iPadOS devices
    • Safari Updates—also included in iOS and iPadOS devices
    • Calendar/Reminders—also included in iOS and iPadOS devices
    • Calculator—also included in iOS and iPadOS devices
    • Photos—also included in iOS and iPadOS devices
    • iPhone Mirroring

    Compatibility—Who Can Update to MacOS 15 Sequoia

    macOS Sequoia is compatible with these devices—

    • iMac 2019 and later.
    • iMac Pro 2017 and later.
    • Mac Studio 2022 and later.
    • MacBook Air 2020 and later
    • Mac mini 2018 and later.
    • MacBook Pro 2018 and later e.
    • Mac Pro 2019 and later.

    Apple Intelligence has additional requirements for the newest features in Sequoia. Apple Intelligence is available on Macs and iPads with M1 or later chips, iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, and all iPhone 16 models.

    Even without the full Apple Intelligence features, there are significant and useful new features for anyone who can upgrade to Sequoia.


    • 11/04/2024
    • 9:30 AM
    • Lecture Room

    Visitors welcome.

    • 11/07/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 19
    Register

    In this class we will cover the Calendar and Reminders App features and integration.  

    Please have your iPhone updated to the latest IOS-18.

    This session requires registration and is limited to 20 participants.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    • 11/12/2024
    • 1:30 PM
    • Anza Room (next door to the GVR Computer Club)

    Robert Clark from the Pima County Sheriff’s Office, Sheriff Auxiliary Volunteers Scam Squad, will give us a presentation on the latest scams and criminal attempts to separate us from our hard-earned money.  You will have ample opportunity to ask questions and learn how to better protect yourself from online and other scams.

    NOTE:  This session is open to all GVR members.

    • 11/18/2024
    • 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
    • Lecture Room
    • 20
    Register

    This is a repeated class from September & October.  Registration is limited to 20 participants, so please do not register if you attended one of the other sessions.

    Class Description:  In this class we'll dive into the world of ChatGPT!  We will discover its possibilities through interactive demos, hands-on practice, and fun activities.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    Please download the free ChatGPT app from the Play or App Stores prior to class.

    The icon looks like the one below:  


    • 11/21/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    • 18
    Register

    This session requires registration and is limited to 20 participants.

    In this class we will cover the Calendar and Reminders App features and integration.  

    Please have your iPhone updated to the latest IOS-18.

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    This is a repeated class from early November. Please do not register if you attended the 11/7 class.  Thank you!


    • 11/28/2024
    • 11/29/2024


    • 12/03/2024
    • 1:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Bob Gostischa, the Tech for Seniors Security Manager, will update us on the latest cybersecurity threats and how to best protect ourselves, our computer hardware and accounts from threats.

    NOTE: This session is open to all GVR members.  

    Computer Club members have the option of watching it on Zoom from their own homes.  A Zoom link will be available on the website under the Members-Only tab.  

    • 12/05/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    Register

    This class is limited to 20 participants and registration is required.

    In this class we will cover all the Messages App features, including the new enhancements, provided in iOS-18.  

    Please have your iPhones upgraded to the latest iOS-18. 

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    • 12/19/2024
    • 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
    • Lecture Room
    Register

    This class is limited to 20 participants and registration is required.

    In this class we will cover all the Messages App features, including the new enhancements, provided in iOS-18.  

    Please have your iPhones upgraded to the latest iOS-18. 

    This is a repeated class from early December.  Please do not register for this class if you attended the 12/5 session. 

    Facilitated by Kathy Arnold

    • 12/24/2024
    • 12/25/2024


    • 01/07/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    James Ertel, a Club member, will give us an updated and entertaining presentation on the rapidly evolving world of Artificial Intelligence.

    Note: All GVR members are welcome to attend. 

    • 02/04/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Diane Plantz, an experienced Google technology teacher, will continue her program for us on various new and useful Google applications.

    Note: All GVR members are welcome to attend. 

    • 03/04/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Bring your mobile phone, tablet, computer, application and questions to this afternoon hands-on help program open to all GVR members.


    • 04/01/2025
    • 1:30 PM
    • Anza Room

    Judy Taylour will orient us on the world of digital and online payment methods, such as digital wallets, PayPal and others, that can replace traditional payment methods.  She will discuss many of the payment methods, their advantages and disadvantages, risks, and more.

    Note: This session is open to all GVR members.

    A Zoom link will be provided to Computer Club members if they wish to view offsite.  

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Green Valley, AZ 85614

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