I first came in close contact with a piece of modern machinery popularly referred to those days as a somewhat mysterious and innovative computer, about thirty odd years ago.
Little did I know then, just how much that complicated appearing invention was to expand and develop into a major method of communicating with practically all sources of inner and outside resources, both human and otherwise, during all the years that were to follow.
The fact is, it is difficult these days to be able to generally manage one’s business and private affairs without having a computer within easy access. The rapid rate of change such as the consistent need to remain updated on how to use and apply the newest software programs, tends to become a daunting chore. This is especially true on the part of older citizens who have been drawn into the creative pattern of digital applications at a much later stage of learning.
With this in mind, staff and volunteers at the Computer Access Centre (Nakusp) have designed a new series of learning opportunities which will take place at the CAP site over 4 Tuesdays beginning May 27.
Entitled “Tech Tuesdays for Seniors” free instructional classes will be offered from 10 am - 12 noon to those interested in learning how to use a computer, Facebook, how to shop on line and many other topics.
An additional series of workshops entitled “Working with Photos” as well as learning to create photo albums at a reasonable cost, will take place over 4 Thursdays beginning May 29 from 10am - 12 noon at the CAP site.
All sessions are free, and drop-ins are welcome. Visit the CAP centre to check things out and to sign up where applicable.