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Cancellations and Updates. Class schedules for each quarter are created in the middle of the previous quarter and published in the monthly Leisure News. Changes may occasionally be made in the schedule as circumstances require, and a class may be cancelled if there are fewer than five students registered. Students will be notified by phone if a class is cancelled. However, it is always a good idea to check the online calendar for up-to-date information.

Registration. Registration for CLC classes is handled by the Adult Community Center. See below for registration policies and links.

Schedule We make every effort to keep this schedule updated. However, the Calendar page has first priority so a change may occasionally filter down to this page a little later. Therefore, you should always check the calendar for current updates. (Items highlighted in gray have not yet been published and should be considered tentative.) A list of classes and class content details are included below this schedule. This class is designed to help the novice user become more familiar with the basic navigation and file management features of the latest Macintosh operating system. Once you know the basics it is easy to grasp the extensive features and multimedia functionality of the Macintosh

One-on-One Tutoring
Class Name and Description
Reg No.	Date(s)(Instructor)	Day(s)	Time(s)	M	NM
One-on-One Tutoring [Calendar] 1 hour tutoring session on a topic not covered in a regularly scheduled MAC or PC class or a refresher on a class previously taken. Tutoring is available for the beginner or advanced user for both the MAC and PC. The list below is an example of the training you can receive. Please call if you don’t see the topic you need help in and we will do our best to match you up with an appropriate instructor. This is a way for you to learn at your own pace. Operating Systems Internet Email Computer Tune-ups Digital Camera & Photography Photo Editing Spreadsheets Word Processing Face Book Powerpoint Shopping On-Line iPhone/iPad Tutoring is scheduled on request.
PC Core Classes
Class Name and Description
Reg No.	Date(s)(Instructor)	Day(s)	Time(s)	M	NM
Computer 101 - 1st Time User (two sessions) [Calendar] Join the computer world. Come get comfortable with using the mouse, exploring the Internet, storing files and much more. This class is for absolute beginners.
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic
Beginning (six sessions) [Calendar] Get hands-on with this unique, fun approach to the new Windows 7! Learn how to get around using both the mouse and keyboard, adapt your desktop to fit your style and needs, work with files and file folders, send and receive Email, use desktop tools and get a sneak peek at fun features. Specific lessons include: How do you turn it on and off Explanation of elements of the desktop and windows Working with Windows Introduction to email Mouse and Keyboard exercises Brief Introduction to Word Processing Working with the Start Menu Navigating the Internet Please note that this is not a keyboarding class. We hope that students will have a little typing experience. If not, ask the teacher for a typing tutor cd, or download a free typing tutor program.
	2011
	WINDOWS 7 Nov 1, 4, 8, 10, 15, 18	TuThF	10:00-11:30a	$40	$60
	2012
	WINDOWS 7 Jan 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19 Cancelled	TuTh	10:00-11:30a	$40	$60
	WINDOWS 7 Mar 6, 9, 13, 16, 20, 23	TuF	10:00-11:30a	$40	$60
	WINDOWS 7
*Windows 7 for the XP user (two sessions) – Migration from XP to Windows7? Demonstrating what changed and what stayed the same. [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$16	$24
*Files and Folders (one session) [Calendar] Practice creating and saving folders so you'll never lose a file again. In addition, you’ll learn how to organize and manage your information. A must for all users. Make and delete new files and folders Move files and folders Learn how to use Windows Explorer, the file manager Customize the file manager display to comform to your personal style and preference
	2011
	Windows 7 Dec 8	Th	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
	2012
	Windows 7 Feb 21	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
	Windows 7
More Windows Secrets (three sessions) [Calendar] Take control of your desktop back from the geeks in Redmond. Learn how to set up your desktop for your convenience and work patterns. Resize the screen Wallpaper, screen savers, icons and font size Start button and toolbar Start Menu Control your desktop icons Find and manage the Control Panel Navigate through Help and Support Work with your printers and More Bring your questions
	2012
	Feb 1, 8, 15 for Windows 7 computers Cancelled	W	10:00-11:30a	$22	$33
Printing Essentials (one session) Setup and test page, multiple printers, maintenance, ink cartridges, color, more ... [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$16	$24
*Computer Maintenance & Security** (one sessions) - In jargon-free language, learn what you need to know to maintain your computer. You’ll learn how to troubleshoot problems, install updates, optimize your system, apply anti-spyware & anti-virus protection, and much more! [Calendar]
	2012
	Feb 28	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
PC Specialty Classes Basic Computer Skills (or more) Required
Class Name and Description
Reg No.	Date(s)(Instructor)	Day(s)	Time(s)	M	NM
Introduction to Facebook (two sessions) [Calendar] Learn how to navigate the world of social networking with Facebook. In this class you will learn the basics of Facebook. * Must have an Email account. Topics include: Learning Facebook Jargon Understanding what you see on the screen Creating a profile Setting privacy & security parameters Finding and adding friends Chatting and posting wall messages
	2011
	Nov 1	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
	2012
	Feb 7, 14	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
eBay, and Amazon (two sessions) [Calendar] Looking to get rid of stuff or looking for that odd item? This class will teach how to sell and buy items using the popular sites: eBay and Amazon. *Must be familiar with using the Internet and have an Email account.
	2011
	Dec 5	M	2:30-4:00p	$10	$15
	2012
	Mar 26, Apr 2	M	2:30-4:00p	$16	$24
Craigslist, and FreeCycle (one session) [Calendar] Cleaning out the garage or house and want to sell or donate your items? Have an item you have been looking for that you just can’t seem to find or need a local service? Craigslist and Freecycle are the answer. *Must be familiar with using the Internet and have an Email account
	2011
	Dec 13	Tu	2:30-4:00p	$10	$15
	2012
	Apr 10	Tu	2:30-4:00p	$10	$15
Digital Camera (two sessions) [Calendar] Introduction to digital photography: Learn the camera controls and settings; tips for taking better pictures; transferring images to, and organizing them on a computer. Please bring your digital camera and manual to class. Course topics include: Camera equipment Camera settings/features Digital definitions Downloading photos Photo management
	2011
	Nov 7, 14	M	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
	2012
	Jan 3, 9 Cancelled	MTu	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
	Mar 5, 12	M	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
*Editing Your Digital Photos (two sessions) [Calendar] -Introduction to photo editing: Learn basic photo editing techniques; introduction to photo editing programs with an emphasis on Photoshop Elements; explore some advanced techniques used in photo editing. Course topics include: Crop, rotate, resize Enhance Red eye, clone stamp, text Selections Layers Putting it all together
	2011
	Dec 5, 12	M	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
	2012
	Feb 6, 13	M	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
	Apr 2, 9	M	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
Photographing People (two sessions) [Calendar] -Photographing people is fun, exciting – and not complicated! This course emphasizes photography of people by stressing principles of composition and lighting to enhance people photography. You'll discover ways to pose subjects, fix common close-up problems, and use digital photo editing techniques to retouch and improve your images. This course will have you well on your way to becoming a skilled people photographer.
	2011
	Nov 16, 17	WTh	10:00-11:30a	$16	$24
	2012
	Mar 19, 21	MW	10:00-11:30a	$16	$24
iPhone/iPad/iPod/etc (two sessions) [Calendar] Learn how to get the most out of your iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad. This class is most appropriate for those using the latest Apple mobile operating system, iOS 5. The class will cover the basics of setting up email or a favorites phone list to the latest features such as Notification Center, Photo Stream and Siri, your personal assistant. Bring your iDevice to class.
	2012
	Jan 23, 30	M	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
	Mar 28, Apr 4 iPad class	W	10:00-11:30a	$16	$24
*Picasa3 [Calendar]- Learn to use Picasa to find edit and share pictures. PC and Mac students can enroll in this class. One of the most popular and easy to use (and free) photo management programs. Course topics include: Library and edit views Slideshows Collections and albums Captions, keywords, search Basic editing Share: Gift CD, email, print, web album, export
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Email: AOL (one session) - How to browse and manage email using AOL [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Email: MSN - How to browse and manage email using MSN [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Email: Microsoft Email - How to set up and use Outlook Express, Microsoft Mail or Windows Live to manage your email. [Calendar]
	2011
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Email: Web Based Programs Email: Covers Gmail, Yahoo mail, MSN Hotmail using Internet Explorer [Calendar]
	2011
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
*HTML-I Introduction (two sessions) [Calendar] This class is designed to teach you what the HTML language is all about. Specifically you will discover why one needs to know the basics of HTML when it comes to creating web pages or doing website design.
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
HTML-II Creating a Web Page (two sessions) [Calendar] Have some ideas, knowledge, a hobby or pictures you would like to share with your family, friends or the world? One easy way to do it is by creating a web page. This class will create a basic web page. You will need to be pretty good at text editing (Notepad) and know your way around a computer. Requires text editing and computer skills. Limited to six serious students.
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
*Microsoft Excel for Home Use (Spreadsheets) (two sessions) [Calendar] Whether you need to setup a personal or family budget, track household chores, plan an event, get organized, all this can be done with Excel. Note: This is not a basics class. Must be versed in Excel.
	2012
	Jan 13, 20 Cancelled	F	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
*Microsoft Excel Beginning (Spreadsheets) (three sessions) Calendar] - Learn to create spreadsheets to manage financial information or organize your life with text or numerical information. You can sort, combine, format or insert a formula to calculate meaningful results. You’ll also learn how to change the look of your document with formatting. includes: Worksheets and workbooks Add up a column using AutoSum Create and use formulas Create an invoice
	2012
	Feb 24, Mar 2, 9 Excel Beginning	F	12:30-2:00p	$22	$33
*Microsoft Excel Intermediate (Spreadsheets) (three sessions) [Calendar]- PREREQUISITES: Beginning Excel or comparable experience. Learn how to track your investments, save time performing financial functions, sort and extract data in a simple database. Topics include formulas, grouping, filtering, templates, using multiple worksheets, and adding ClipArt & pictures
	2012
	Mar 23, 30, Apr 6 Excel Intermediate - Prereq Excel Beginning or Equivalent	F	12:30-2:00p	$22	$33
Microsoft Outlook This comprehensive communication and scheduling program is a part of the Microsoft Office Suite. [ Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
*Microsoft Word (three sessions) [Calendar] - Come learn the basics of navigating Microsoft Word. We'll have you creating documents, entering text, revising, formatting, saving, retrieving and printing with ease. You'll walk away feeling confident enough to tackle almost any document! Undestanding the Desktop interface, toolbars Creating and editing documents Formatting text and documents Saving and opening documents Envelopes and labels Printing
	2011
	Nov 22, 29, Dec 6 Word	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$22	$33
	2012
	Jan 24, 31, Feb 7 Word	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$22	$33
*Microsoft PowerPoint (two sessions) [Calendar] - Learn to create impressive slide presentations for personal or business use filled with formatted text, pictures & images, animation, and links to the Web. Undestanding PowerPoint's using the Tab commands Create a presentation from a template and create slides from a blank page Add special effects Edit and customize a presentation’s ‘look and feel’ Format text, pictures, and slide styles
	2012
	Jan 10, 17	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$16	$24
Open Office Basics - Basic functions of Open Office, including text documents, spreadsheets, presentations. Examine the differences between these programs and the more traditional office suites. [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
*Quicken Financial Records Management - Learn to use Quicken to track spending, pay bills and manage finances [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
MAC Classes
Class Name and Description
Reg No.	Date(s)	Day(s)	Time(s)	M	NM
Beginning (one sessions each) Primary skills, word processing, email, Internet [ [Calendar]
	2011
	Nov 29 Primary Skills	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
	Dec 1 Basic Word Processing	Th	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
	Dec 6 Internet	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
	2012
	Feb 3 Primary Skills Cancelled	F	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
	Feb 6 Basic Word Processing	M	2:30-4:00p	$10	$15
	Feb 10 Internet	F	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
	Feb 14 Email	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
More Mac Functions (one session) ) iWork is a suite of productivity tools that includes Pages for producing professional looking documents and Numbers for creating spreadsheets, tables and charts. In this course, you will be introduced to creating documents. You will also find out how easy it is to produce spreadsheets for everything from family budgets to event planning. [Calendar]
	2011
	Nov 17 Word Processing (Pages)	Th	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
	Nov 21 Spread Sheets (Numbers)	M	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
	2012
	Mar 27 Word Processing (Pages)	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
	Apr 3 Spread Sheets (Numbers)	Tu	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
Basic Graphics on the Mac Presentation and Graphics using iWorks [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Basic Photos and iTunes Using iPhoto and iTunes [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Picasa3 - Learn to use Picasa to find edit and share pictures [Calendar]
	See combined Mac and PC Picasa class above			$15	$25
Mac Creating illustrated letters and flyers [Calendar]
	Schedule a One-on-One Tutoring session for this topic			$15	$25
Introduction to Lion (one Session) This class is designed to help the novice user become more familiar with the basic navigation and file management features of the latest Macintosh operating system. Once you know the basics it is easy to grasp the extensive features and multimedia functionality of the Macintosh. [Calendar]
	2012
	Mar 13	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
Mac Tune-ups Learn how to improve system stability and the performance of a Mac. You will also discover how to modify settings to optimize functionality. [Calendar]
	2011
	Nov 3	Th	10:00-11:30a	$10	$15
	2012
	Feb 28	Tu	12:30-2:00p	$10	$15
Footnotes: PC and MAC
*Prerequisite: CLC Beginning class or equivalent (with instructor's approval)

[top] Registration Age Requirement. Classes are available to adults who have reached the age of 50. ACC Discount. Discounts are available to Adult Community Center members. (Prices for each class for ACC members and non-members are included in the class schedule above. ) Registration procedure. Registration is handled through the LO Adult Community Center, using the ACC procedure and Registration Form. In general, the first week after the class schedule is published the ACC allows mail-in registration only. After that, walk-in registration is also accepted. Payment must be made at the time of registration so no telephone or email reservations are accepted. ACC Link. The complete registration policy and form are located on the ACC web page in pdf format. (You need Adobe Reader to display pdf forms. If you do not have Adobe Reader on your system already, you can download it by following the "Get Adobe Reader" link near the top of this page. )[To Reader Link]
[top] Class List Personal Computers One-0n-One Tutoring [Schedule] Core Skills Beginning [Schedule ] Computer Maintenance & Security[Schedule] Files and Folders [Schedule ] Printing Essentials [Schedule ] More Windows Secrets [Schedule] Specialty Classes Digital Camera [Schedule ] Editing Your Digital Photos [Schedule ] Email: AOL [Schedule] Email: MSN [Schedule] Email: Outlook Express [Schedule] HTML: Creating a Web Page [Schedule ] HTML Introduction [Schedule ] Microsoft Excel (Spreadsheets) [Schedule] Microsoft Outlook [Schedule] Microsoft Word [Schedule] Microsoft PowerPoint [Schedule] Open Office Basics [Schedule ] Quicken Financial Records Management[Schedule] Webmail and Internet Explorer [Schedule] Mac Classes Beginning [Schedule ] Apple Mac Functions 1[Schedule ] Basic Graphics on the MAC [Schedule] Organize your MAC [Schedule ]
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Class Content
[ PC Core Skills | PC Specialty | MAC ]
PC Classes–Core Skills
	Computer Maintenance & Security (three sessions) [Calendar] Keep your computer safe and running efficiently. I-hardware tips, II-software tips, III-security. Topics include: Hard disk maintenance (file cleanup, defrag) Scheduled tasks Firewall Internet security
	Printing Essentials (one session) Master printing and your printer. [Calendar]
	Major Printer makers and models (including new all-in-ones) Set up procedures and test page process handling multiples printers Printer tools and basic maintenance Cartridge replacements & refills Print screen options Print paper, iron ons, labels, envelopes
PC Specialty Classes
	Email: AOL (one session) Manage email and browsing with AOL [ Calendar]
		Send and receive email Manage saved email Open, save and send attachments Manage the Address Book Browse the internet
	Email: MSN (one session) Manage email and browsing with MSN [Calendar]
		Send and receive email Manage saved email Open, save and send attachments Manage the Address Book Browse the internet
	Email: Outlook Express (one session) Learn the email program shipped with every Windows pc. This class will help you to identify and manage the essential elements of a pc based email program. [Calendar]
		Send, reply, forward Send and receive attachments Organize saved messages Manage the address book
	Microsoft Outlook (two sessions) This comprehensive communication and scheduling program is a part of the Microsoft Office Suite. [Calendar]
	Mail: set up, send, receive, and organize Contacts: Keep everything you know about all your friends and relations in one place with this program Calendar: know where you should be and when you should be there. Keep track of birthdays and other annual events. Tasks: to do list management
	Microsoft Word (four sessions) Beginners introduction to Word. Students should have basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate with the mouse, familiarity with the keyboard, and basic understanding of the elements of Windows programs. [Calendar]
		An overview of Word Understanding the Desktop interface, toolbars, etc Creating and Editing documents Formatting text and documents Saving and Opening documents Envelopes and Labels Printing
	Microsoft PowerPoint (two sessions) Beginners introduction to PowerPoint. Students should have basic computer skills, including the ability to navigate with the mouse, familiarity with the keyboard, and basic understanding of the elements of Windows programs. This class will provide you with an overview of PowerPoint as well as provide you with the skills to do the following: [Calendar]
		Understand PowerPoint’s interface and using the Tab commands Create a presentation from a template and create slides from a blank page Edit and customize a presentation’s ‘look and feel’ Format text, pictures, and slide styles Add special effects
	Open Office Basics (two sessions) Basic Open Office functions: text documents, spreadsheets, presentations . [ Calendar ]
	Making the transition to Open Office from MS Word Toolbars, commands, save formats Brief look at Spreadsheet transition from Excel Prepare a presentation
	Quicken Financial Records Management (Two sessions) Learn to manage your finances with Quicken. Instructor uses demonstration to illustrate how to use to Quicken program to get your finances in order and keep them there.
		pay bills track spending simplify taxes more
	Webmail and Internet Explorer (one sessions) More than the basics. Improve your technique [Calendar]
		Organizing your webmail and folders Internet Explorer toolbars Favorites Using the Address bar More
Mac Classes
	Beginning Primary skills, word processing, email, internet [Calendar]
	Apple Mac Functions Word Processing, Spreadsheet and Database using iWorks [ Calendar]
	Basic Graphics on the MAC Drawing, Paint and Presentation functions of AppleWorks [Calendar]
	Introduction to Leopard Installing, upgrading, and more [Calendar]