BLUE POINT COTTAGE IN-PERSON CLASSES
SeniorNet’s In-Person Blue Point Cottage Classes
Town of Brookhaven
FSL SeniorNet at Henrietta Acampora Recreation Center
39 Montauk Highway, Blue Point, NY 11715
Call: 631-470-6922
Enjoy In-person Learning with SeniorNet!
Class Calendar
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STUFF TO KNOW
Registration is open until 10 AM sharp one day before the start of a class. To participate in our classes register and pay online with a credit or debit card. If you prefer to pay by check or cash, contact the office at 631-470-6757, or register in person at OPEN HOUSE at Huntington, Bay Shore, and Blue Point.
If the class is sold out and you would like to receive an email if/when the class is offered again, please send an email to fslseniornet@fsl-li.org. Be sure to include the name of the class you are interested in.
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Classes below are listed chronologically.
IiPhone: Getting Started
iPhone: Getting Started
Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM on Oct 17, 31
2 sessions of 2 hours each / $25
Students are encouraged to bring their charged iPhone to class.
Starting from scratch or taking this course as a refresher you’ll gain confidence using an iPhone. Basic subjects covered are communicating with others using the phone, email, and text messages, and using Safari (Apple’s internet browser). Building on this, we will cover using voicemail and contacts (the address book), as well as downloading and organizing apps. In short, this two-lesson class will give you confidence in using this incredible device.
PC Computing Basics 1
PC Computing Basics 1
Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM on Oct 17, 24, 31, Nov 7
4 sessions of 2 hours each / $45
Knowledge of these basic functions is a prerequisite for all other computer-based classes.
To begin this class, you need to know nothing about computers and simply have a desire to learn. Students will learn how to properly start and stop a Windows computer. From there we will teach and give you experience with the most used computer functions: using the mouse, keyboard, and desktop, word processing, accessing the Internet, creating and responding to emails, and how to use flash drives for performing classroom exercises. Prerequisite: none
iPhone: What’s Next
iPhone: What’s Next?
Thursdays from 9:30 AM – 11:30 AM on Nov 14, 21
2 sessions of 2 hours each / $25
Students are encouraged to bring their charged iPhone to class and their Apple Account Username and Password.
Prerequisite: iPhone: Getting Started or comparable skills
Expand your knowledge of the iPhone’s capabilities. Subjects covered are using the iPhone’s Camera and Photo Apps; using Siri (let your iPhone do the typing and some of the work); Maps (get directions); and using productivity apps such as the Calendar. The class finishes with an introduction to Apple’s iCloud, Find My and the Health App. This two-lesson class expands your knowledge of the iPhone and will make you feel like a Pro.
Android Phone:Getting Started
Android Phone: Getting Started
Thursdays from 12:30 PM – 3:00 PM on Dec 5, 12
2 sessions of 2.5 hours each / $25
Students should bring fully charged devices to class. They will also need their username and password for their phone.
The goal of this course is to enhance your experience in using your Android phone, demystify its workings and controls to make it an effective tool for you, and provide advice on how to effectively use its most popular features. Give us a few hours and we can unlock the power of your Android Phone for you. Students should bring fully charged devices to class. They will also need their username and password for their phone.
SOLVE YOUR TECHNICAL PROBLEM
Learn something new with our experienced faculty.
Perhaps you haven’t had time for a full class and just want to solve one technical problem.
We offer personalized problem solving for smartphones, tablets, laptops, and desktop computers (Mac and PC).
Just let us know what you want to learn and we’ll match you with an experienced teacher.
SOLVE YOUR TECHNICAL PROBLEM – only $20 for each hour!
Complete the Solve Your Technical Problem Request Form to let us know what you are interested in learning.
Our coordinator will advise you of the next steps upon receipt of this request form.
Perhaps you haven’t had time for a full class and just want to solve one technical problem, examples are:
- How do I download a free library book to my mobile device?
- How do I get music onto my mobile device (smartphone or tablet)?
- How to organize and share photos?
- Looking for a password manager?
- Maybe you have questions about your laptop’s anti-virus program.
- How do I find my files using Window’s File Manager?
- Mobile Devices: iPhone / iPad / Android Questions
- How do I host a Zoom meeting?
- What would you like to learn? Let us know.
Students choose a specific topic to learn and get the complete attention of our faculty.
FEES
The fee for the each hour is $20 payable three business days in advance. Handouts may be included.
REFUND POLICY
Classes not canceled by giving at least one business day advance notice to the instructor are non-refundable.
The SeniorNet Advantage
| ● Hands-on instruction | ● Individual attention | ● One student per computer |
| ● Manuals included | ● Friendly atmosphere | ● Seniors teaching seniors |