Call the front desk at (206) 461-7825 to register for ALL classes. Your reservation is confirmed only when full payment is received.

55 Alive Class - Presented by AARP
Improve your driving and lower your insurance rates by taking this course designed especially for motorists age 50 and older. This is an 8-hour course that meets two Mondays for 4 hours.
Time: 12:30 pm — 4:30 pm
Mondays
November 13, 20
Cost: $10.00*
*Fee is to be paid directly to the AARP instructor on the first day of class.

Conversational Spanish - Intermediate
Time: 2:00 pm-3:00 pm
Thursdays
November 2—December 14
No Class November 23
COST: Senior Members: $18.00    Senior Non-members: $27.00    Non-Senior: $36.00
A guided and structured opportunity to practice your Spanish conversation. Grammar is reviewed as needed. Not a class for beginners.
Instructor: Hannelore Josam, Retired Spanish Teacher

Creative Writing
Everyone who wants to write or talk about writing is welcome. This group is self-directed and is interested in supporting one another in their writing efforts.
Time: 1:30 pm—3:00 pm
Thursdays
Cost: No Charge
**This class is currently group-lead.

Book Group
Time: 10:00 am – 11:30 am
1st Monday Monthly – November 6, December 4
Books provided for free by the Washington Center for the Book.
Facilitator: Elizabeth Ballin

Computer Classes
Register in advance for ALL computer classes. Your reservation is confirmed only when full payment is received.
Computer class size: Minimum 3; Maximum 6
When classes not in session, computer lab is open to members. $1.00 per hour donation requested.

Introduction to Computer Basics
SENIORS TRAINING SENIORS IN COMPUTER BASICS
SPONSORED BY SEATTLE HUMAN SERVICES DEPT. AND THE MAYOR'S OFFICE FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Learn to turn the computer on and off and use the mouse. Be introduced to the basics of email, the Internet and file manipulation.
Time: 9:30 am — 11:30 am
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
November 28, 29 & December 5, 6
Members - $10   Non-members - $15
Instructors: Bill McPherson, John Hampton, Carol Ballard

Introduction to Microsoft Word
Participants will learn how to use this popular word processing program to create simple documents. Topics cover include editing tools, text formatting, paragraph formatting, columns and table, and the addition of pictures to documents.
Time: 2:00 pm— 4:00 pm
Tuesdays & Wednesdays
November 28, 29 & December 5, 6
Members - $20   Non-members - $30
Instructors: Bill McPherson, John Hampton
Prerequisite: Experience and comfort using mouse and keyboard or “Introduction to Computer Basics” class.

Beginning Internet
Get experience sending email and learn the basics for using the Internet. You'll explore different search engines and strategies, and security information for using the Web.
Time: 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Mondays
November 13, 20, 27 & December 4
Members - $20   Non-members - $30
Instructor: Janet Polata
Prerequisite:Experience and comfort using mouse and keyboard or “Introduction to Computer Basics” class.

HOLIDAY CARD MAKING
Learn to make and print greeting cards using Microsoft Publisher. Create a four fold card using clip art on your own pictures. Personalize your Holiday cards.
Time: 10:00 am — 12:00 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday
November 14 & 15
Members - $10   Non-members - $15

MAC Help
One-on-one instruction on Macintosh computers.
Time: 10:00 am — 11:30 am, 1:00 pm — 2:30 pm
Every Thursday
One Hour:  Members: $5.00   Non-members: $7.50
One and a Half Hour:  Members: $7.50   Non-members: $11.25

Instructor: Ross Glazier
Call the front desk to sign up.

Assisted Computer Lab
Individualized computer help. A volunteer is available to answer your questions during assisted computer lab times.
Tuesday & Wednesday
      November 28, 29 & December 5, 6: 1:00 pm-2:00 pm

      Drop-in
Every Friday: 1:00 pm-2:30 pm
      Drop-in
Every Friday: 11:00 pm-12:00 pm
      Advance Sign-up Required.

Register in advance for ALL computer classes. Your reservation is confirmed only when full payment is received.
Computer Classes Minimum 3; Maximum 6

When classes not in session, computer lab is open to members. $1.00 per hour donation requested.



Free Computers Available!
Would you use an older computer (in good working order) with free dial-up access for the
internet & e-mail? To be eligible, we ask that you:
     *Be a current member or participant on record at the Center.
     *Have basic computer knowledge (preference given to Center computer class
        participants).
     *Be able to send & receive e-mail and browse the internet.
     *Have a working telephone ("land") line at your home (not cellular).
     *Attest that the cost of a new computer would be a financial burden to you
If you meet these criteria and are interested, call Kathleen Byrnes at 206-461-7825. This offer is generously made by Jay Press, one of the Center's computer lab volunteers.



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