Computers for Seniors, Inc. Newsletter

As a valued CFS member we want to keep you informed on what is happening within our organization. We hope you will examine the contents below and attend our meetings and Special Interest Groups. In addition you will find list of classes that we are currently offering.

Pat Camuso

Computers for Seniors' General Meeting, October 2nd, will be at the Dennis Senior Center on Rte. #134 at 1:00 PM.

The first item on the agenda will be our Annual Meeting and the election of officers and new board members. The secretary's report will be read followed by a review of the finances. For a complete list of the proposed officers and Board members click here .

Our speaker for this month will be Karen Robinson who works in the state Dept. of Communications. Karen will discuss HD TV and the upcoming switch to Digital signals.

Our cameo will by by Kay Morse who will discuss how to use Craig's List to find things.

Program Schedule:

·  1:00 PM Annual Meeting

·  1:10 PM Digital TV

·  2:00 PM Break

·  2:15 PM Cameo by Kay Morse

·  2:25 PM Door prize drawing

·  2:30 PM Adjournment To help celebrate our 12th birthday we will have special refreshments and door prizes.

Swap Table At the monthly meeting there will be a 'swap' table. Last month we had a successful 'swap' with several items changing hands. Members can bring in computer equipment they no longer need and perhaps pick up something

CFS Web Page

Computers for Seniors had had much success in packaging classes called Tech Thursdays which started in 2006 and continue today. These classes were designed to help sharpen the skills of computers users in specific areas.

Tech Thursdays offerings are held at the Hyannis Campus of Cape Cod Community College at 540 Main Street Hyannis, across from the Burger King on North Street.

The Hyannis classroom has undergone major renovations and is available for CFS to conduct classes now. .

Looking ahead, we have three Tech Thursday classes scheduled for the October-November. timeframe.

• October 16 Digital Cameras to Begin With
• October 23 iPods & iTunes Basics
• October 30 Powerpoint 2007
• November 6 Make Video DVDs with Win Movie Maker

Get all the details for the classes here.

CFS will continue to offer classes in conjunction with the Academy for Life Long Learning. The fall schedule has begun for all of the A.L.L. courses. If you are interested in taking an A.L.L.course contact them and get a catalog.

Our next meeting will be held on Thursday, October 9th at 1:30 PM. The class will now be held in the newly renovated CCCC Hyannis campus. (see CFS Blogs for the latest update) The theme for October is "open". You are invited to enter up to four photos. If interested, please go the "Digital Photo SIG" link on our web site for instructions.

As you may know the 4C's Hyannis campus building is undergoing major renovations and is nearing completion. You may view an update and photos of the renovation at the "CFS Blogs" on the homepage or the link below. If you have not seen the transformation, you will be amazed at the new look!! Please see our CFS Blog for the images..

Future themes though January 2009 are posted in the "CFS Blogs" section of our web site. You can find this on the left side of the CFS home page.

We welcome new members and all who are interested in digital photography to join us. If you have any questions, feel free to contact Carl Nelson at cfsphoto@cfscapecod.com.

Computers for Seniors is grateful for a recent $500 grant from ExxonMobil. This is not the first time that CFS has received this grant. The grant helps to defray the costs of providing classroom material for our classes.

At one time we had a pool of people who would assist our volunteer instructors in the classroom. That list has dwindled down and we really need you to step forward and assist those in the class who need help.

Do you feel that you are not qualified? Well, if you have taken any of our classes or have some computer experience you certainly are at a point where you are capable of assisting. Give it a try. We are sure you will be pleasantly surprised!!

We are looking for people to serve as aides for the upcoming October Tech Thursday classes. Tech Thursdays are one session classes running from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM. We would like your help. Contact the CFS office at the email address below.

CFS web site

On January 1, 2008 the new dues structure to join for a single year is now $25.

CFS for Life Option: Beginning now members can pay $100 and have a lifetime membership in Computers for Seniors. Pay the one time fee and pay no more annual dues!! Our website has been modified to accept "CFS for Life" enrollments.

You can renew your membership online by visiting our web site or by sending a check to our office in Osterville (see address below).

All members have the benefit of full access to CCCC facilities (gym, computers, library, etc) and Educational discounts that come with the college ID card