Session 1: September 15-October 10

CP103: Basic Skills I
A class designed for total beginners, almost beginners and those who need to review basic skills. Includes Windows programs, mouse and keyboard practice Learn to create simple word processing documents, spreadsheets and databases.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 20 
September 15, 17, 22, 24, 29, October 1, 6, 8
Instructors: Len Leventhal, Elaine Hentschel

CP184: Digital Photography: "Click, then what?"*
Take better pictures with your digital camera. This course explores basic photography in the digital world. Better understand your digital camera’s advantages, disadvantages and vocabulary.  We will blend fundamental theory and practical hands-on work. We’ll take photographs under different conditions, get the photographs into and out of a digital camera and personal computer, discuss different organizing methods, do basic picture editing and explore alternatives for viewing, printing and saving photographs. There are lots of options in your digital camera; know what they are and when and how to use them. Recognize when “fully automatic” is the best strategy and when to take control.  There are 8 meetings of which three will be in the computer labs. Note new early evening time and day for 8 lessons spanning two sessions: *
Mondays, 6-8 p.m., RGC Shapiro Wing, Room 21
September 15, 22, 29, October 6, 13, 20, 27, November 3
Instructor: George Killianey
* Because this class is limited in computer time, the cost will be $10 for the eight lessons.

CP110: Free Open Labs
Bring your questions to the lab and get individual help from our knowledgeable staff. There is no charge for this help. Topics from any of the PC courses will be welcomed. We can also help you solve problems you have with your PC system.
Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 20
September 17, 24, October 1, 8
Instructors: Staff

CP141: Internet I
Learn the basics of the Internet. Learn how to search to find things of interest to you on the World Wide Web. Learn about Usenet newsgroups and how to read the ones you select. Learn to send and receive e-mail. Learn how to send pictures with email.  Learn about mailing lists and conventions for joining and leaving them. Internet Explorer, America Online and Netscape software will be demonstrated and used. Computer Skills I or previous computer experience is required.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 20
September 16, 18, 23, 25, 30, October 2, 7, 9
Instructor: Ted Shapin, Richard McCaman

CP193: Picasa for Photo Handling
Picasa is the premiere free program for organizing and editing your photos as well as special projects such as slide shows and webshare. The first session emphasizes organizing the photo library and basic editing and saving and backing up photos. We intend to help the student complete at least one fulfilling and rewarding project. It is recommended (but not required) that you purchase a copy of the text Organizing & Editing Your Photos with Picasa by Steve Schwartz (Amazon=$10). (Note this course is 8 lessons spanning two sessions.)
Tuesdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 20 
September 16, 23, 30, October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4
Instructors: Richard McCaman, Sharon Graham
Click here to download a copy of the syllabus for this course.

CP192: Movie Making for DVDs
Choose a desired memory-preserving project from your life, trips, or family history. Capture the digital images and video footage from your camera or camcorder or other media into the PC. Then put together digital video clips and/or digital still images and digital music to produce a multimedia movie on DVD. We will work with the free Windows programs Movie Maker and Photo Story to complete your individual project  and prepare you to produce future movie projects. Note this course is 8 lessons spanning two sessions.
Thursdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 20 
September 18, 25, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, November 6
Instructors: Donna Wolffe, Ken Dale
Click here to download a copy of the syllabus for this course.

PC Workshops

WP209: Google Calendar and Docs 
Learn how to get the free Calendar and Docs applications available from Google. Use Google Docs to create, share and collaborate on documents in real-time. Use Google Calendar to coordinate meetings and social events with sharable calendars.
Friday, September 26 10:00 a.m., Room 20
Instructors: Ken Kamber, Richard McCaman

CP184: Digital Photography: "Click, then what?"
Take better pictures with your digital camera. This course explores basic photography in the digital world. Better understand your digital camera’s advantages, disadvantages and vocabulary.  We will blend fundamental theory and practical hands-on work. We’ll take photographs under different conditions, get the photographs into and out of a digital camera and personal computer, discuss different organizing methods, do basic picture editing and explore alternatives for viewing, printing and saving photographs. There are lots of options in your digital camera; know what they are and when and how to use them. Recognize when “fully automatic” is the best strategy and when to take control.  There are 8 meetings of which three will be in the computer labs. NOTE: This course covers the same material as the Monday evening class. It consists of 8 lessons spanning two sessions: Because this class is limited in computer time, the cost will be $10 for the eight lessons.:
Fridays, 1:15 p.m., Room CD and Mac/PC labs
October 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, November 7, 14, 21
Instructor: George Killianey

Session 2: October 13-November 7

CP105: Basic Skills II
This class is a continuation of CP103, with additional practice on word processing, databases and spreadsheets.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 20
October 13, 15, 20, 22, 27, 29. November 3, 5
Instructors: Len Leventhal, Elaine Hentschel

CP110: Free Open Labs
Bring your questions to the lab and get individual help from our knowledgeable staff. There is no charge for this help. Topics from any of the PC courses will be welcomed. We can also help you solve problems you have with your PC system.
Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 20
October 15, 22, 29, November 5
Instructors: Staff

CP112: Open Office
You don’t need to buy MS Office. Open Office is a free suite of programs that will do everything that MS Office can do and then some. We will show you how to get it over the Internet, how to install it, and what each of the individual programs can do. This session concentrates on Writer (like MSWord) and Calc (like Excel).
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 20 
October 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30, November 4, 6
Instructors: Ted Shapin, Richard McCaman

PC Workshops

WP210: Converting LP Records to Digital Music
We will use the free Audacity program to convert LP recordings from a turntable into a digital format (mp3). Learn to preserve your favorite oldies for today’s playback options and computer projects.
Friday, October 24 10:00 a.m., Room 20
Instructors: Ken Kamber, Charlotte Oliva, Donna Wolffe

Session Three: November 10-December 12
Thanksgiving Break is November 24-28

CP194: Windows Tips and Tricks
Learn to customize your Windows system and desktop. Learn how to change defaults. Learn how to organize your files, create shortcuts and other useful information. The Basic Skills I course or equivalent experience is required.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 20
November 10, 12, 17, 19, December 1, 3, 8, 10
Instructors:  Staff

CP138: Genealogy
Learn how to organize, store and retrieve family information and then create your own family tree on a PC using the Family Tree Builder program. You need not have the program to learn in this class. You should have computer skills equivalent to having taken Basic Skills I.
Mondays and Wednesdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 20 
November 10, 12, 17, 19, December 1, 3, 8, 10
Instructors: Sharon Graham. Charlotte Oliva

CP113: Open Office and More
You don’t need to buy MS Office. Open Office is a free suite of programs that will do everything that MS Office can do and then some. We will show you how to get it over the Internet, how to install it, and what the individual programs can do. This session also covers additional free software downloadable from the Internet.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00 a.m., Room 20 
November 13, 18, 20, December 2, 4, 9, 11
Instructors: Ted Shapin, Richard McCaman

CP190: Photo Editing
This course will teach you how to manage, edit, enhance, and print your digital pictures using the Adobe Photoshop Elements program. CP103: Basic Skills I or equivalent experience is required.
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1:15 p.m., Room 20  
November 13, 18, 20, December 2, 4, 9, 11
Instructors: Bob Funk

PC Workshops

WP211: Internet Audio Entertainment
This workshop will show you how to capture words and music that are available from the Internet and various methods of playback at home and on the road.
Friday, November 21 10:00 a.m., Room 20
Instructors: Ken Kamber, Charlotte Oliva