BLUE POINT COTTAGE IN-PERSON CLASSES
SeniorNet’s In-Person 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
Enjoy In-person Learning 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 the name of the class you are interested in.
SPRING REGISTRATION NOW OPENS MARCH 17
SPRING CLASS ONLINE REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 17
Classes below are listed chronologically.
IPhone: What’s Next
iPhone: What’s Next?
Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 12:00 PM on April 4, 11
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
Students are encouraged to bring their charged iPhone to class.
Expand your knowledge of the iPhone’s capabilities. Subjects covered are using the iPhone’s Camera and Photo Apps; using Siri (let your iPhone do the typing and some of the work); Maps (get directions); and using productivity apps such as Calendar, Reminders, and Notes. The class finishes with an introduction to Apple’s iCloud. This two-lesson class expands your knowledge of the iPhone and will make you feel like a Pro.
PC Computing Basics 1
PC Computing Basics 1
Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM on April 18, 25, May 2, 9
4 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $45
Knowledge of these basic functions is a prerequisite for all other computer-based classes.
To begin this class, you need to know nothing about computers and simply have a desire to learn. Students will learn how to properly start and stop a Windows computer. From there we will teach and give you experience with the most used computer functions: using the mouse, keyboard, and desktop, word processing, accessing the Internet, creating and responding to emails, and how to use flash drives for performing classroom exercises. Prerequisite: none
Android Phone
Android Phone
Thursdays from 12:30 AM – 3:00 PM on May 16, 23, May 30, June 6
4 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $45
Students are encouraged to bring their Android phone to class.
In this class, you will learn about settings, camera, email, web browsing, calendar, music and apps on your Android device. You will also learn how to customize your device, send texts, organize your pictures and much more. All these tools and functions will help you make the most of your phone.
new-outlook
Microsoft New Outlook Mail Client
Tuesdays from 9:30 AM – 12 PM on June 13, 20
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
Microsoft has just replaced the Windows Mail & Calendar App with the New Outlook mail client that comes packaged with Windows. Accounts in your Microsoft Mail will automatically be transferred to the New Outlook. New accounts can be added.
Learn something new with our experienced faculty.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION – $20 for each hour
Complete the Private Instruction 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.
Looking for PERSONALIZED INDIVIDUAL TRAINING? Let us know your technical training request, and we’ll match you with our experienced faculty. We provide individual training, so a student can concentrate on learning a specific subject on their desktop, laptop, tablet, or smartphone. Some 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.
PRIVATE INSTRUCTION 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 |