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: August 8 & 15
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October 3 & 10
*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: August 8 & 15
or
October 3 & 10
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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Online Genealogy - Beyond Ancestry.com
Barbara Moore
There are many excellent on-line 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 a disk loaded with links & resources. No need to bring anything. Suitable for computer beginners.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: October 11
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: October 11
eBay Basics - Buying & Selling
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: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: September 6
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Wednesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: September 6
Things I Wish I Knew About Computers
Barbara Moore
Let’s take the mystery out of computers! 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. Students do not need to bring anything to class. Complete handouts provided.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 12
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 12
No Screwdriver Required! Keep Your Windows PC Running Fast & Smooth for Beginners
Barbara Moore
No screwdriver required! Learn easy, basic steps of maintaining your PC in straightforward, everyday language. We’ll cover simple ways to keep your PC running fast and we’ll address many common questions, such as: Why does your PC slow down over time and how can you speed it back up? Do I need to shut my PC down? What software do I need? Can I get it free? Why do I need to scan my PC if I’m always running antivirus? How to make sure my software is up-to-date? Do I have too much on my PC? When should I upgrade my PC? Suitable for beginners. Handouts will be provided. Students don’t need to bring anything.
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 19
Age: Adult
Fee: $35 per 2.5-hour class
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Day: Tuesday
Date: September 19
Easy Technology for Older Adults
Barbara Moore
Feel left behind by technology? Not sure you can learn it? Join us and find out what good things may be waiting for you! The number of older adults continues to soar. 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. Today there are many easy-to-use tools designed to be extra simple for seniors. Some technology addresses declining vision or hearing. This class is suitable for computer beginners. 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: October 17
Age: Adult
Fee: $25 per 2.5-hour class
Day: Tuesday
Time: 6:00 - 8:30 pm
Date: October 17
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. |
