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Creating ACTIVE Retirement Years (919) 469-4081 15 Computer Learning Overview of Social Media This seminar will give an overview of the three most popular Social Media websites that are used by seniors. Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter are free online sites that allow you to share info—photos, text, videos—with other people. You can tell the whole world what you want to say, or just communicate with one person. All three have easy help and support files. Location: Classroom 302 Fees: $5(R) $6(N) (1 class) 113548 Wed Aug 1 1:30–4 p.m. Libre Office Microsoft is promoting Office 365. Often it comes loaded onto a new computer. Office 365 requires a repeating annual payment of $79.99. Libre Office is downloadable for free and is an excellent replacement for Microsoft Office. This full featured MS Office compatible suite includes all of the typical office components including word processing, spreadsheet, and slide presentations. It even has a database program. Although the class is taught using Windows 10, versions are available for Mac and Linux platforms. Users of these systems will also benefit. A student Flash Drive is needed. Location: Media Room Fees: $20(R) $25(N) (4 classes) 113549 M/T/W/Th Aug 13–16 1:30–4 p.m. c Public Computer CSC offers a public computer in the library for seniors (age 50+) to use. Sign-in is required. All information must be stored on your own flash drive as the computer will not save your information (no printer available). Wireless access is also a service of the Senior Tech Ed Learning Center. c Granpaparazzi Photo Club Are you an amateur photographer on a quest for photographic exellence? This friendly group offeres opportunities to share photography experiences and knowledge. Each month you'll explore different activities including day-trip photo shoots, Photoshop techniques, image critiques, and Gear news and discussions. 4th Thursday 1:30-3:30 p.m. c Cary Senior Technology Classes Our computer classes are designed by, and for, senior adults. All instructors are senior volunteers! If you are interested in volunteering with the computer program, call (919) 469-4081. To take any of the classes, you must be 50 or older. Scholarships are available for class fees; call (919) 469-4081 for more information. All students are required to bring a 1GB (or larger) thumb drive (flash drive) to class or you can purchase one at the front desk for $10 each. c Library Cary Senior Center maintains a library of books, movies, magazines, books on cassette and on CD, music CDs, and more—all for you to borrow! You may check out three items for up to 10 days. Check out this growing resource for area seniors! If you have books on tape, CDs or videos (DVD or VHS) you no longer use, consider donating them to Cary Senior Center!