Facilitated by Brad Brooks
Session participants learn about current Apple news and events as well as ask questions about their own Apple products.
Terry Flanagan will help answer your questions regarding the Writer and Calc modules of LibreOffice in an informal Q & A session.
Paul Zelus who monitors from 8 to 10 has volunteered to help anyone with a PC problem.
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
Lee Laughner will help answer your questions regarding Microsoft Office in an informal Q & A session.
All class attendees must be Computer Club members. If both attendees live in the same residence, you need a Computer Club Family Membership and each person must have their own email address to register for the class. Also, please make sure the Computer Club has the correct email addresses on file in the database.
Note: This is a repeated class offered on Tuesday, October 20, Friday, October 23, and Friday, October 30. Please only register for one of these sessions.
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.
PLEASE HAVE YOUR IPADS AND IPHONES UPDATED TO THE LATEST iOS27.
Facilitated by Mike Andrews
Discover what’s new on your iPhone!
Join us for a fun, hands-on look at the latest features, changes, and useful tools in iOS 27. We’ll explore new settings, helpful tips, and a few features you may not have discovered yet.
To get the most from the class, please update your iPhone to iOS 27 before the session so you can follow along and try the new features yourself.
This session is offered 3 times in October. Please only register for one.
Facilitated by Kathy Arnold
As part of GVR’s Big Event, the GVR Computer Club is offering free tech help to all interested GVR members.
Stop by the Anza Room from 1:00–4:00 p.m. and visit our Tech Help Tables, where Computer Club volunteers will be available to answer questions and help with your technology needs.
Have a question about your smartphone, tablet, laptop, or other portable device? Bring it along! Whether you need help with a particular problem or simply want to learn how to get more out of your device, we’ll be happy to help.
Come see us—bring your device and your questions!
Make Windows 11 work YOUR way.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptops.
Did you know you can change the look and feel of Windows 11 to make your computer easier to see, easier to use—and a lot more you?
In this informative, hands-on class, you’ll learn simple ways to personalize your Windows 11 computer. No advanced computer skills needed.
We’ll explore how to:
Participants must bring their own laptops.Note: All class attendees must be Computer Club members. If both attendees live in the same residence, you need a Computer Club Family Membership and each person must have their own email address to register for the class. Also, please make sure the Computer Club has the correct email addresses on file in the database.
Your iPhone can take you places you never imagined.
Join us for a fun, hands-on class exploring Apple Maps and the exciting new features in iOS 27. Learn how to find the best routes, discover restaurants and attractions, explore cities in amazing 3D, save favorite places, and download maps for traveling without internet access. Whether you're planning a vacation or simply running errands, you'll discover how Apple Maps can make getting around easier and more enjoyable!
Please have your iPhone upgraded to iOS27 to view all the features. No advanced skills required.
This class will be held on Thursday, November 5, Tuesday, November 17, and Tuesday, November 24. Please only register for one class.
Think your iPhone is smarter than you? Let’s gently reverse that rumor. Join us for a fun, no-pressure class designed especially for older adults who want their phone to work for them—not the other way around.
We’ll explore at least 15 practical tips covering Settings, Camera, Productivity Tools, Messaging, Safari and more—all explained in plain English.
No tech jargon. No pressure. Just helpful tips & tricks you’ll actually use.
Bring your iPhone and let’s have fun!
Bring your Android phone—along with your questions, problems, tips, and ideas—to our Android Special Interest Group.
This is a friendly, informal group where we help one another find answers, solve problems, share useful tips, and discover new ways to get the most out of our Android phones.
Whether you’re an experienced Android user or just getting started, come join us and learn more about the Android phone world!
Facilitated by Eric Noyes
This course if offered twice during the month of November (11/6 and 11/10). Please only register for one session.
How Do I Use File Explorer?
Find it! Move it! Save it! Take control of your files!
Ever wonder where your downloaded files disappeared to? Struggle to move pictures or documents from one folder to another? Wish you knew how to use a flash drive with confidence?
In this informative, hands-on class, you'll discover how Windows 11 File Explorer can make organizing, finding, and managing your files easier than you ever imagined. No advanced computer skills needed.
We'll explore how to:
As a follow-on to Tips & Tricks 1, join us for more Tips & Tricks and a deeper dive into Apple’s Native Apps such as Notes, Calendar, Reminders, Shortcuts and more! These hidden tricks are some of my favorites and you may find them useful in your daily lives as well. Again, bring your iPhone and let’s have fun!
This course is offered twice in November (11/13 & 11/20). Please only register for one of these sessions.
Windows 11 Enhancements: Discover Hidden Features.
Work Smarter, Not Harder! Unlock the Hidden Power of Windows 11!
Did you know Windows 11 is packed with clever tools and shortcuts that can make using your computer faster, easier, and more enjoyable? Some of its best features are hiding in plain sight—just waiting to be discovered.
In this informative, hands-on class, you'll learn how to take advantage of some of Windows 11's most useful features. No advanced computer skills needed!
What Is Linux—and Is It Right for You?
Curious about Linux and wondering what all the buzz is about? Terry will introduce you to Linux, a powerful alternative to Windows and macOS, and explain its advantages and disadvantages in easy-to-understand terms.
You’ll learn what Linux is, why people choose it, and whether it might be a good fit for your computing needs. Terry will also provide a live demonstration of two popular, beginner-friendly Linux distributions so you can see firsthand what it’s like to make the switch.
Whether you’re simply curious or seriously considering an alternative operating system, join us for an informative look at the world of Linux!
Presented by James Ertel
A look at how AI got to where it is today. Some concerns on its future development and how solutions to these possible concerns may actually come from AI.
Kathy Arnold will demonstrate the many practical ways Artificial Intelligence can make everyday life easier, more creative, and even more fun. Learn how AI can help with photo enhancement, scam detection, understanding medical and legal information, writing correspondence, finding and creating recipes, planning trips and vacations, researching purchases, solving everyday problems—and much more.
Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or wondering what all the excitement is about, this presentation is for you. You’ll see real-life examples and discover simple ways to put AI to work right away.
Join us for a fun, informative, and easy-to-understand introduction to AI—and discover your own personal assistant hiding right in your computer, tablet, or phone!
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