BAY SHORE ANNEX
SeniorNet’s Bay Shore Annex Classes
FSL SeniorNet at Family Service League, South Shore Iovino Family Center
1444 Fifth Avenue, Bay Shore, NY 11706 1-631-647-3100
Computer technology made easy with SeniorNet!
Class Calendar
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STUFF TO KNOW
Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class. To participate in our classes register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at OPEN HOUSE at Huntington, Bay Shore, and Blue Point.
If the class is sold out and you would like to receive an email if/when the class is offered again, please send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org. Be sure to include your name and contact information as well as the name of the class you are interested in.
Prepare for Summer with SeniorNet
SUMMER REGISTRATION OPENS JUNE 14
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES
THE COMPUTER
MOBILE DEVICES
MEDIA
CANVA: AN INTRODUCTION AND MORE
THE INTERNET
Classes below are listed chronologically.
iPhone: Getting Started
iPhone: Getting Started
Mondays from 11:00 AM – 1:30 PM on July 6, 13
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
Students are encouraged to bring their charged iPhone to class.
Starting from scratch or taking this course as a refresher you’ll gain confidence using an iPhone. Basic subjects covered are communicating with others using the phone, email, and text messages, and using Safari (Apple’s internet browser). Building on this, we will cover using voicemail and contacts (the address book), as well as downloading and organizing apps. Learn how the new Passwords App can help you save and create passwords. In short, this two-lesson class will give you confidence in using this incredible device.
Google Docs: Beginners
Google Docs: Beginners
Wednesdays from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM on July 8, 15
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
This course is appropriate for PC, Mac, Chromebook and tablet users.
Google provides a complete suite of FREE Apps for word processing, spreadsheets, email, calendars and more. This class will teach you the basics of the Google Docs word processor to create and format documents. Write a letter, create minutes from a meeting, produce a newsletter; it’s all possible using Google Docs.
Artificial Intelligence: Hands On
Artificial Intelligence: Hands On
Tuesday from 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM on July 21
1 session of 2 hours / $15
There has been a lot of buzz around AI lately. But what is this latest technology craze really about? How does it work and what are the risks? Learn about the state of AI at the moment and get hands on experience using the biggest names in AI, Microsoft’s Copilot and OpenAI’s ChatGPT.
Gmail Basics
Gmail Basics
Mondays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Aug 3, 10
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
This course is appropriate for Chromebooks, PC’s and Mac computers.
You’re welcome to bring your own Chromebook, PC or Mac to class.
Gmail, Google’s FREE email app, makes it easy to open, read, reply to and compose new emails, and it’s becoming even more popular since it’s built into the Chromebooks that have caught on as an affordable computer option. In this class you’ll learn how to use Gmail’s basic features including how to add contacts in an address book, attach files such as pictures and documents to emails, and forward emails to others.
If you’ve never used email before or don’t have a Google account, this class will help you get started; and if you’re using another email service now, you’ll learn why Gmail may be an attractive option. If you have a Google account please bring the name of the account and password with you. You’re welcome to bring your own Chromebook, PC or Mac to class.
Canva: An Introduction and More
Canva: An Introduction and More
Tuesdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM on Sept 8, 15, 22, 29
4 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $45
You must come to class with Canva installed on your charged laptop.
To do this go to www.canva.com and create an account. Once you do, you’re ready to go!
This is a special class designed for those of you who have been using Microsoft Publisher and now will be working with Canva, an online graphic design program, as its replacement. You have created newsletters and calendars for your organization and do not want to have to recreate your templates. In four lessons, we will get you started and on your way.
Canva is an online graphic design app. It can help you transform the way you create with AI-powered tools. It is very user friendly and offers a large assortment of templates, images, and design elements to help you make cards, invitations, certificates, newsletters, Facebook pages and so much more.
Exploring Files and Folders
Exploring Files and Folders
Thursdays from 10:30 AM – 1:00 PM on Sept 17, 24
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
Prerequisite: PC Computing Basics 1 or 2 or comparable skills.
Managing files is one of the most important tasks for personal computer users. Simply stated, if you can’t locate a file, you can’t use it. You’ll learn how to create a filing system, how to create folders, and how to navigate through the filing system that you designed.
TECH HELP
Learn something new with our experienced faculty.
Perhaps you haven’t had time for a full class and just want to solve one technical problem.
We offer personalized problem solving for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers (Mac and PC).
Just let us know what you want to learn and we’ll match you with an experienced teacher.
TECH HELP – only $20 for each hour!
Complete the TECH HELP REQUEST FORM to let us know what you are interested in learning.
Our coordinator will advise you of the next steps upon receipt of this request form.
Perhaps you haven’t had time for a full class and just want to solve one technical problem, examples are:
- How do I download a free library book to my mobile device?
- How do I get music onto my mobile device (smartphone or tablet)?
- How to organize and share photos?
- Looking for a password manager?
- Maybe you have questions about your laptop’s anti-virus program.
- How do I find my files using Window’s File Manager?
- Mobile Devices: iPhone / iPad / Android Questions
- How do I host a Zoom meeting?
- What would you like to learn? Let us know.
Students choose a specific topic to learn and get the complete attention of our faculty.
FEES
The fee for the each hour is $20 payable three business days in advance. Handouts may be included.
REFUND POLICY
Classes not canceled by giving at least one business day advance notice to the instructor are non-refundable.
REFUND POLICY
Classes not canceled by giving at least one business day advance notice to the instructor are non-refundable.
The SeniorNet Advantage
| ● Hands-on instruction | ● Individual attention | ● One student per computer |
| ● Manuals included | ● Friendly atmosphere | ● Seniors teaching seniors |