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Computer Classes

The SeniorNet program is offered to help adults 50 years and older learn computer skills in a friendly atmosphere.  A variety of courses are offered.  Each student is provided a computer to use.  Membership with the National SeniorNet program is encouraged (annual membership fee is $40.00) but not required.  Individual class fees are $35.00 which includes all class materials.  The Introduction to Computers or equivalent experience is required for all members to advance to other classes offered.

Registration for Session 1- 2009 of Computer Classes is  Monday thru Friday from 9:00am to 4:00pm.  Classes begin January 9, 2009. Courses offered are: Beginners, Computer Uses, Digital Camera, E-Mail and Internet, Word Processing, and Seminars (Printing, Scanning, Shortcuts, File Extensions, Address Labels, Using Help, Task Launcher)

For information regarding early registration call the SeniorNet Hotline at (847) 459-2666 ext. 4131. Registration is located at the  Pavilion Senior Center: 

              199 North First Street, Wheeling, Illinois.
              (847) 459-2670

All of the instructors and coaches are Seniors just like the students. Courses are one 2 hour class per week for 8 weeks
(except Computer Basics).  All material is furnished and Senior Center membership and Wheeling residency are not required.

Courses are step-by-step, "hands-on", taught and coached by Senior Volunteers.  Open lab time where students may use computers to practice their skills is also offered.  Class size is limited to 6 students.  Day and evening classes are 2 hours per week, for 8 weeks. 
       
Cost of the Program:

National SeniorNet Membership (1 year) $40.00 
Membership is encouraged but NOT required.

Class Fees:      $40.00

First Seminar taken is $10.00, with additional Seminars $5.00 each.
                        
Class Materials (varies with each class) 

*Refunds are only given prior to the start of the class. 
Current National SeniorNet members pay only local  
class & fees.

SeniorNet is an international non-profit organization designed to teach our Senior Citizens the ways of computers and the Internet.  It is a program taught by volunteer Seniors, in small classes, at a speed and language that Seniors can understand 
and follow.

To learn more about the SeniorNet Program please contact Shari Huizar at (847) 459-2670 or email her at shuizar@wheelingil.gov