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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 23 ROAD TRIPPING? LET TECHNOLOGY HELP! Take the stress out of your next road trip by using a smartphone and perhaps a computer, both before and during your trip. This class will look at Applications for planning all aspects of your drive including routes, traffic conditions, highway exit facilities. It will also look at booking accommodation and restaurants, planning your sightseeing and arranging local public transportation. You should be comfortable using any web-browser and your smartphone to benefit from this class. Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 116043 Thu Oct 25 9:30 a.m.-noon COMPUTER SKILLS 4B INTRODUCTION TO LIBRE OFFICE Libre Office, available for free on the internet, is an excellent replacement for Microsoft Office. This full featured Office suite includes all of the standard office components including word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations and more. This class is for those who have mastered basic computer skills 1 & 2 (or have equivalent experience). Although the class is taught using Windows 10, versions are available for Mac and Linux platforms, users of these systems will also benefit. Flash drive is required. Location: Media Room Fees: $20(R) $25(N) (4 classes) 116045 Tue/Thu Nov 6–Nov 15 9:30 a.m.-noon 116048 M/Tu/Th/F Dec 10–14 9:30 a.m.-noon INTRODUCTION TO GENEALOGY This class will demonstrate genealogy programs and software that will enable people to set up a family tree and search for other relatives using a combination of free and paid programs. Flash drive is required. Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 116046 Wed Nov 14 1:30–4 p.m. Computer Learning EBOOKS, EREADERS eBooks and eReaders are very popular. This seminar will talk about the most popular eReaders and eReader apps; how to purchase eBooks; how to check out eBooks from the Wake County Public Library, and the best places to get free and low-cost eBooks. Bring your eReader/app with you to the class. Fees: $10(R) $15(N) (2 classes) 116047 Wed/Thu Dec 5–6 1:30 p.m.–4 p.m. BUYING A COMPUTER With so many computers to choose from, come learn some valuable information before you spend your money! Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 116063 Wed Dec 12 1:30–4 p.m. Get rid of those heavy books and leap into the future with eReaders!