Class - Adult Lifelong Learning

Genealogy & Computer Technology

Researching Genealogy: Offline Records & Beginning Genealogy

Judy Deeter

People often want to learn more about their ancestors, but do not know how or where to search for family information. This workshop is a two-part “how-to-start” class for beginning genealogists.

*1st session: Where Do I Begin? Students will learn how to link generations of ancestors to themselves. Types of historical and genealogical records and how to document facts about ancestors will be covered.

*2nd session: End of Life Records Several types of records are created when a person dies. This class includes locating death records & document contents.

Age: 12 - Adult

Fee: $25 per 2-day class

Days: Tuesdays

Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm

Dates: September 9 & 16

Judy Deeter is a local historian writer and genealogist. She is the President of the Troy Historical Society and President Emeritus of the Overfield Tavern Museum in Troy. She has been involved in the fields of local history and genealogy for more than 25 years. She has written historical stories for both newspapers and online. Currently writes articles for the Troy Tribune and online for the My Miami County website. She previously resided in Southern California where she served as President of the South Orange County California Genealogical Society, the Lineage Chairman for the California State Society Daughters of the American Revolution and was a volunteer at the Pacific Southwest Region Branch of the National Archives.

Online Genealogy: Beyond Ancestry.com
Barbara Moore

Find your ancestors online without breaking the bank. There are many excellent websites to help you trace your family history besides Ancestry.com. Many are free and best of all, they’re open 24 hours a day. New information is being posted daily. Learn about specialized websites that help you find information based on specific geographic locations, ethnic backgrounds, occupations, and more. Learn about genealogy focused search engines and web portals. Also includes tips to filter Google results for genealogy and how to use Google to find photos of your relatives. Students will receive full illustrated handouts. No need to bring anything. Suitable for computer beginners.

Age: Adult

Fee: $25 per 2.5-hour class

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Date: October 7

Android Phone Tips and Tricks
Barbara Moore

Cell Phones are part of everyday life and are useful for so much more than making calls. Join us to learn more about your Android phone (sorry we are not covering iPhones in this class). You will learn how to access settings, how to change screen brightness, take photos, install apps and then find your apps. In addition you’ll learn to add medical and emergency information, sync your phone to your computer, scan QR codes and turn on accessibility options.

Suitable for cell phone beginners and novices. Students do not need to bring anything to class. Complete handouts provided.

Age: Adult

Fee: $25 per 2.5 hour class

Day: Tuesday

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Date: September 23

Easy and Useful Technology for Older Adults

Barbara Moore

Good news! The technology industry has finally realized there is a large market for simple tools to help seniors stay connected with friends and family, have fun, or to stay in their home longer. In this class, we’ll talk about a few you might want to explore. Join us and find out what good things may be waiting for you. Students do not need to bring anything to class.

Complete handouts provided.

Age: Adult

Fee: $25 per 2.5 hour class

Day: Wednesday

Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm

Date: October 15, 2025