September 2009


Empower Yourself!!!

Thu, 09/17/2009 — Robin


Empower Yourself! Master skills that put you in control of your computer!

In response to frequent requests, our adult lessons are now offered as 3-hour workshops, allowing participants to cover more material in one day, but still leaving most of the day for other activities.

  • Each workshop includes coffee or tea and something to knosh on during a break, as well as handouts for students to keep and use again later.
  • Workshops are limited to 6 participants maximum.
  • The workshops listed below will be conducted at the VFW Post 4487, 52 Underwood Lane, Middletown, RI 02842 (between the Getty station and the Coddington Brewery)
  • Due to small class size, advanced registration is required and will guarantee a seat. We accept cash, check, credit cards, and Newport Chamber of Commerce gift certificates.

The following workshops are scheduled through the end of 2009:

Basic Computer Skills Beginner: Basic terminology, files & file types, file management tools, windows (not Windows!), Help; Class date is 9/26/09, Early Bird Tuition is $70, $85.00 after 9/21

Basic Computer Skills Intermediate: Customizing your computer, software, menus & toolbars, maintenance & backups; Class date is 10/03/09, Early Bird Tuition $70.00, $85.00 after 9/23

Basic Computer Skills Advanced: Internet safety, basic networking for multi-computer homes, installing & using email; Class date is 10/31/09, Early Bird Tuition $70.00, $85.00 after 10/21

Introduction to Digital Camera (Also called “I just got this darn thing – now what do I do with it?”) – Installing camera software, uploading photos, basic photo editing, sharing photos by email and online, printing photos. Students should come prepared with their cameras, including all package contents. In addition, students may wish to bring their own computer for this workshop. Class date is 11/07/09, Early Bird Tuition $70.00, $85.00 after 10/28

MS Word Getting Started: Creating documents, using the Formatting Tools, changing existing documents, getting help, free Office stuff; Class date is 11/14/09, Early Bird Tuition $70.00, $85.00 after 11/04

MS Word Beyond the Basics: Controlling page layout, find/replace, inserting and changing graphics, tables, customizing; Class date is 11/21/09, Early Bird Tuition $70.00, $85.00 after 11/11

MS Word Power Tools: Styles, merges, forms, references, collaborating, fields & properties; Class date is 12/05/09, Early Bird Tuition $70.00, $85.00 after 11/25

Basic Computer Skills Beginner: Basic terminology, files & file types, file management tools, windows (not Windows!), Help ; Class date is 12/19/09, Early Bird Tuition $70, $85.00 after 12/09

Please don't hesitate to call or email with questions.



Kids Science Challenge

Fri, 09/04/2009 — Robin

Whether your child is a budding mad scientist or isn't crazy about science at all, there are places you can visit together that might ignite some science passion. These are some of the sites you can visit with your school-ager:


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