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COMPUTERS<br />
Keyboarding Skills 3137<br />
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.<br />
January 18 – March 14 9 Wednesdays<br />
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers Level I or equivalent.<br />
Good keyboarding skills are essential for all computer users.<br />
This course will provide you with the opportunity to learn how<br />
to replace the “hunt and peck” or “seek and find” method of<br />
keyboarding with the more efficient touch method to improve<br />
accuracy and speed. Students will use a keyboarding tutor program<br />
on the computer. The instructors will set up the class assignments<br />
and be available for questions or assistance. This<br />
class runs concurrently with Microsoft Office.<br />
FEES: Members $55 / non-members $75<br />
LOCATION: CRM Computer Room - Isabella Dryden<br />
Assistants Jean Johnson & Helen Bowen<br />
Email 1757<br />
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.<br />
February 27 – March 19 4 Mondays<br />
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers Level II or equivalent.<br />
This course focuses on the basics of email using the free email<br />
program Windows Live Mail 2011 and the free web-based Windows<br />
Live/Hotmail. Class time is spent sending and receiving<br />
email, replying to and forwarding email, sending email to multiple<br />
recipients, setting up an address book, sending and receiving<br />
attachments, using signatures and managing your email<br />
and security aspects (virus protection, spam). Each student will<br />
have access to a computer.<br />
FEES: Members $58 / non-members $69<br />
LOCATION: CRM Computer Room - Kay Lehr<br />
Assistant Chris Kowal<br />
INTRO TO COMPUTERS<br />
Introduction to Computers Level I<br />
No prerequisite. This is a basic “hands-on” course for<br />
those with little or no computer experience who have a<br />
Windows-based computer available to use for practice.<br />
Classes are in a relaxed environment with an instructor<br />
who has experience teaching older adults. Learn how<br />
computers operate, basic computer terminology, use of<br />
the keyboard and mouse, some Windows accessories,<br />
simple document creation and basic Internet functions.<br />
Fee includes a manual. All sections meet twice a week.<br />
Level I - Section A 4663<br />
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.<br />
January 19 – February 16<br />
9 sessions, Thursdays & Tuesdays<br />
Level I - Section B 2664<br />
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon<br />
February 21 – March 20<br />
9 sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
FEES: Members $90 / non-members $110<br />
LOCATION: CRM Computer Room - Isabella Dryden<br />
Assistants Jean Johnson & Helen Bowen<br />
Introduction to Computers Level II<br />
Prerequisite: Introduction to Computers Level 1 or<br />
equivalent. Continue to learn about Windows operating<br />
systems, file management, basic word processing and the<br />
Internet. All sections have the same course content and<br />
meet twice a week.<br />
Level II - Section A 4329<br />
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon<br />
January 19 – February 16<br />
9 sessions, Thursdays & Tuesdays<br />
Level II - Section B 2673<br />
1:00 – 3:00 p.m.<br />
February 21 – March 20<br />
9 sessions, Tuesdays & Thursdays<br />
FEES: Members $90 / non-members $110<br />
LOCATION: CRM Computer Room - Isabella Dryden -<br />
Assistants Jean Johnson & Helen Bowen<br />
22 C R E A T I V E R E T I R E M E N T M A N I T O B A W W W. C R M . M B . C A
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