BLUE POINT COTTAGE
SeniorNet’s Blue Point Cottage Classes
Town of Brookhaven
FSL SeniorNet at Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center
39 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715
Call: 631-470-6922
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.
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Classes below are listed chronologically.
Exploring Files and Folders
Exploring Files and Folders
Thursdays from 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM on May 7, 14
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
While Windows 11 is the Operating System used, the concepts and instructions are appropriate for most earlier versions of Windows.
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.
Microsoft Excel: Basics
Microsoft Excel: Basics
Thursdays from 10:00 PM – 12:30 PM on May 14, 21, 28
3 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $35
This course is appropriate for PC users.
This three-lesson class will show you how to use key features of Microsoft’s Excel worksheet program, progressing from basics like creating and managing spreadsheets with simple rows and columns to shortcuts that make the program easier to use and features for developing powerful and attractive worksheets that can do more for you. We’ll emphasize the practical uses of Excel in a household or office setting and provide exercises you can work on in class and at home to build your skill and confidence. The class is designed for those who are entirely new to spreadsheets, those who have started to use Excel but want to master more of its capabilities, and those who want to migrate from another spreadsheet program.
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.
The SeniorNet Advantage
| ● Hands-on instruction | ● Individual attention | ● One student per computer |
| ● Manuals included | ● Friendly atmosphere | ● Seniors teaching seniors |