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
Day: Tuesdays
Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm
Dates: August 2 & 9, 2022
Judy Deeter
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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.
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EBay Basics
Barbara Moore
Learn about ways to buy and sell on eBay, including reading & writing auction listings, shipping, researching prices, connecting to Pay Pal and more. Safety and avoiding common scams will be covered. Suitable for all computer skill levels. Students do not need to bring a computer to class.
Age: Adult
Fee: $40 per 2-hour class
Tuesday
6:30 - 8:30 pm
May 24
Age: Adult
Fee: $40 per 2-hour class
Tuesday
6:30 - 8:30 pm
May 24
Things I Wish I Knew About Computers
Barbara Moore
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced, folks have questions about computers. Come to this fun, lively session to get answers to those pesky questions in plain language. Let's take the mystery out of computers! How does it work? Will I break it? How do I stay safe on the Internet? What’s social media and is it safe? What to do when you’re stuck. Students do not need to bring anything to class. Complete handouts provided.
Age: Adult
Fee: $25 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day & Date: Tuesday, June 14
Age: Adult
Fee: $25 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day & Date: Tuesday, June 14
Technology for Older Adults
Barbara Moore
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The number of older adults continues to soar (over 47 million) and good news - the technology industry has finally realized there is a large market for simpler and intuitive tools to help seniors stay connected with friends and family, have fun, or to stay in their home longer. We’ll talk about a few you might want to explore.
Today there are many easy-to-use tools designed to be extra simple for less or non-techy seniors or to address issues including declining vision or hearing. Whether Come learn about a variety of products and services like ways to make simple and free video calls using your TV or phone, smart watches that can summon help in emergencies like a fall, Grandpad for easy and secure email, pill containers that send you a text alert at dosage time, and more. |
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Some older adults may feel left behind by these technology changes. This is unfortunate because many of these technologies offer real benefits to seniors that can make their lives more enjoyable.
I speak from experience as my family has directly benefited from many of these tools - including my mom who never used a computer or cell phone until she was 88. She's now 100!
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: Thursday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: July 14
I speak from experience as my family has directly benefited from many of these tools - including my mom who never used a computer or cell phone until she was 88. She's now 100!
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: Thursday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: July 14
Barbara Moore
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Barbara Moore is a computer "geek" that can teach you technology in normal every day English. Computers don't need to be confusing. |
