The Lab features New iMac computers that also run Windows 7 OS.
Very First Computer Class (PC)
This is where you start. You are welcome even if you have never touched a computer or a typewriter. It is the best opportunity anywhere to learn the basics of email and the Internet. You will learn the mouse tool, along with the keyboard and the desktop. Games and simple exercises will be used for emphasis. All questions will be patiently answered for the benefit of the entire class. When you complete this class, you will be ready to move to our Intermediate Computer class.
Text: PCs Simplified, Elaine Marmet
ISBN: 978-0-470-88847-6
Instructor: Don Patman
Dates: Mondays, July 8 - August 26
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 AM
Beginning Photoshop Elements I (PC)
Adobe Photoshop Elements is one of the most versatile image enhancement photo programs available today. First you will learn how to use the Adobe Organizer Program. This will get those picture fi les in a logical retrievable order. We will enhance those pictures with hands-on use of the many quick fix options available. Learning about resolution will help you email or prepare pictures for right size prints.
Prerequisite: Very First Computer Class
Instructor: Harold Drab
Dates: Mondays, July 8 - August 26
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Intermediate Computer (PC)
You’ll learn and practice these basic computer skills: save, print, cut and paste, drag and drop, how to delete an item, make a file or folder, and how to manage the windows on your desktop. You’ll also learn the basics of email, including how to send and receive messages, how to attach documents and open documents that have been sent to you. The Internet section will include how to find Web sites, as well as Internet safety tips. You’ll also take a quick look at a word processing program, so you will be able to easily create your own documents, and even insert photos.
Text: Handouts
Prerequisite: Very First Computer class.
Instructor: Dalia Hernandez
Dates: Mondays, July 8 - August 26
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Introduction to Windows 8 (4-Week class)
Learn how to navigate and control Microsoft’s new operating system,
determine if your computer can use Windows 8 and how to upgrade to it.
Become familiar with and learn how to personalize the new Start Screen. Discover where your old familiar programs are hiding. Explore the new Live Tiles and Apps. Learn to utilize the Microsoft Store to get new free or paid Apps. See how to run older programs and learn about free programs that can bring back functions of previous versions of Windows.
Because the lab has only 2 computers running Windows 8, students
are encouraged to bring their own laptops. Text: Any Windows 8 book
Prerequisite: Intermediate computer skills
Dates: Mondays, July 8 - August 26
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Excel 2010 (PC)
Microsoft Excel lets you collect, store and manipulate data into
useful information. Excel’s ability to communicate with other programs
can make this eff ort easier and more efficient. You will learn several practical applications of Excel to help you manage some elements of your everyday life. Some of the Excel applications that will be demonstrated will be money management, including budgeting and check book balancing, home filing system automation, vacation planning and menu planning.
Instructor: Joe Murray
Dates: Tuesdays, July 9- August 27
Time: 8:30 – 10:30 AM
PowerPoint 2010 (PC)
Get acquainted with this new version of Microsoft’s popular presentation program. You’ll be introduced to the ribbon, the many new templates in this version, and how to use the improved graphics capability. Learn to build and save a simple presentation, create and edit slides, apply themes, insert transitions, place text, insert clip art or other images from your computer, apply backgrounds, print speaker notes and handouts, and run the slide show.
Prerequisite: Basic PC skills.
Instructor: Harold Drab
Dates: Tuesdays, July 9- August 27
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Photoshop Elements (Mac)
You’ve taken what you think is a great picture with your digital camera, but the horizon is a little tilted, some of the people in it have glowing red eyes, or that group of people is clustered in one corner of the shot. Learn how to straighten the horizon, get rid of red eye, crop the photo and other simple editing techniques such as whitening teeth and completely removing people from the photo. See how to enhance color and detail, apply filters and scan old photos. You’ll learn how to easily move your pictures out of the camera, into your computer and onto CDs.
Prerequisite: Basic Mac skills.
Instructor: Barbara Kaye Cooper
Dates: Tuesdays, July 9- August 27
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
Exploring the iPad (PC/Mac)
Here’s your chance to join the exciting iPad revolution and get the most from your iPad. Get acquainted with iPad features and apps. See how to play music, browse the Web, do email, watch videos and movies, listen to audiobooks and podcasts, and use the iPad as an e-reader. See how to find and buy the right apps for you, no matter what your interests are. Students are encouraged to bring their iPads with them to each class.
Instructor: Marilyn Gettys
Dates: Tuesdays, July 9- August 27
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 PM
Advanced iPad
For those who already know how to use the iPad and all its features.
The first class meeting will be a review of the apps that come on
your iPad. This class will then cover additional apps available. We will
download them on your iPad, review all the functions of the apps
and why you might want to use them. The most popular apps will be covered in the first classes, and the students will decide as a class
what apps are covered in the remainder of the classes.
Prerequisite: You must have an iPad and bring it to class every week.
Instructor: Marilyn Gettys
Dates: Wednesdays, July 10- August 28
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
It’s Your Mac. Do What You Want to Do (Mac)
Are you a beginning Mac user? Join us for a real hands-on class where you will explore many of the applications that came with your Mac. Learn how to manage the dock, finder windows, menus and shortcuts. We will use the Apple email program, set up the Address Book, use Safari to browse the Internet, write and save documents, and more. Discover how to personalize your computer and change your desktop, screen saver and views to reflect your interests and needs. There will be plenty of opportunities to get your questions answered.
Prerequisites: You own a Mac; you’d like to own a Mac.
Text: Little Mac Book (Snow Leopard Edition or Lion edition depending on the operating system of your own computer), Robin Williams
ISBN: 9780321646910
Instructor: Bonnie Elsten
Dates: Wednesdays, July 10- August 28
Time: 1:00 – 3:00 PM
It’s Your Mac- Do What You Want to Do Part II
Are you a graduate of IT’S YOUR MAC? Ready to go into more depth? Then this is the class for you. We will work with the applications
that came with your Mac, learn how to become more organized, back up your work, troubleshoot, download and install software and more. You will see how to customize your Mac, use the dashboard and widgets, and improve your Internet surfing. Bring your questions to get help.
Prerequisites: Previous Mac class or experience using a Mac.
Instructor: Bonnie Elsten
Dates: Wednesdays, July 10- August 28
Time: 3:15 – 5:15 pm
Manage and Enhance Your Photos with Picasa (PC/Mac)
Get your pictures from your camera to your computer and edit them with Picasa. Learn how to download your pictures to Picasa, and then using Picasa’s tools, enhance your photos by cropping them, adding text or removing red eye in your photos. Once you have edited your photos, you can make a slide show or video from selected pictures, or you can organize a set of photos into a collage. You can mail your pictures, print them, or have them printed commercially. The first session covers the basics of Picasa. Please bring your camera to class in the second session. Text: Handouts
Prerequisites: Intermediate computer or instructor’s permission.
Instructor: Reggie Gates
Dates: Thursdays, July 11- August 29
Time: 10:45 AM – 12:45 PM
Google: Email & Lots More (PC/Mac)
Learn to set up the Gmail program just the way you like it as you exchange email with fellow students and explore Gmail’s features. Also learn how to receive and send pictures, and include links in emails and email formatting. Explore other Google programs, including Calendar, an on-line calendar that can be synched to your smart phone; Maps, including street view; Search features – including UPS or FedEx package tracking, airline fl ight tracking, etc. The basics of Internet security and data backup will also be covered. Much of this course requires having a valid Gmail user ID, and students will obtain one during the fi rst class. If you are unable to attend the first class, you must obtain a valid Gmail user ID before the next Gmail and More class.
Text: Handouts.
Prerequisites: Intermediate computer or instructor’s permission.
Instructor: Reggie Gates
Dates: Thursdays, July 11- August 29
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 P M
A Variety of Eight Short Sessions ... All Free
OLLI instructors Terry Fiskin and Don Patman will continue to lead sessions of the Photo Group, an informal gathering of photographers who want to learn how to improve their digital photo images. The other session titles will be announced at the beginning of the summer session. Watch the video bulletin board or handouts for session schedules.
Dates: Thursdays, July 11- August 29
Time: 3:15 - 5:15 PM
Friday Open Computer Lab - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM - Free
The lab is open to all OLLI members help you practice what you have learned in class, or to answer your questions and help try to solve
your computer problems.
It’s a place to get one-on-one attention from your peers.
Bring your laptop or iPad if you would like help with your personal computer or device.
If you have experience with a Mac or PC Computer program, consider coaching in the computer lab. Any level of experience and teaching practice welcome!
Sign-up in the lab or talk to a
course instructor.
Telephone (562) 985-8237 for further information, if you or someone you know would like to coach a course.
You’ll find the OLLI computer classroom, with its small classes and up-to-date software an ideal place to learn. Along with the instructors, there are coaches in each class who are there to help you, too.
That means that any time you have questions, there will be someone to answer them for you. And if you want to spend extra time working on class assignments, you can come to the computer lab. It’s open all day Friday.
* Classes will be filled on first-come, first-served basis.
* Read the class description to get the class that best fits your skills.
* Each computer class has room for 12 students - unless otherwise limited.
Please Note: Textbooks are not supplied in computer lab classes. In many cases you’ll see the book the instructor will use listed just after the class description so you can buy a copy if you wish.
Some computer classes have a minimum enrollment. If enrollment is not met one week before the first week of class, the class may be canceled. If there is a cancellation, students will be notified.
