DARKE COUNTY – This September, “Basic Computer Skills for Seniors” will be offered each Tuesday at the Birchwood Senior Center, 5844 Jaysville St. Johns Road, Greenville.
The instructor will be Sharon Moore. Bring your laptop or any device you have, phone, notebook, etc. The class runs from 11:30 – 12:30 pm and is open to any interested person age 55+.
See the weekly schedule below…
Week 1: BASIC COMPUTER SKILLS participants will learn about the keyboard and how to log in and out of their devices.
Week 2: EMAIL, GOOGLE DRIVE, & OFFICE SKILLS. Everyone will learn how to use and operate email, Google Drive and basic office skills. This will be a great time to ask lots of questions.
WEEK 3: INTERNET SKILLS. Everyone learns how to navigate and use the internet to their advantage.
WEEK 4: SOCIAL MEDIA. All can learn how to do basic functions of social media apps, including YouTube.
WEEK 5: STAYING SAFE ON THE COMPUTER. No series would be complete without learning tips on how to keep your data and devices safe.
The Darke County Senior Center also offers free Bingo and a movie on the first Thursday of each month. This means, this Thursday, September 4th, interested seniors are invited to attend Bingo from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm, followed by a movie starting at 1:00 pm.
September’s movie will be “80 for Brady”. It is a comedy with Lily Tomlin, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno, and Sally Field. The movie is based loosely on a true story of four ladies who travel to watch quarterback Tom Brady and the New England Patriots play in Super Bowl LI in 2017. Laughs are guaranteed and free popcorn.
There are many more great activities for seniors at the Birchwood Center. Check the calendar below.
SEPTEMBER
01 – Closed LABOR DAY
02 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga (donation) from 10:30 – 11:15 pm
02 – Tuesday – Basic Computer Skills for Seniors from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
02 – Tuesday – Game Day from 1 – 3 pm
03 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) Beginners: Noon – 1 pm,
Intermediate: 1 – 3 pm
03 – Wednesday – DC Seniors Meeting beginning at 3 pm – Celebrating Birthdays
04 – Thursday – Chair Yoga (donation) from 10:30 – 11:15 pm
04 – Thursday – FREE Bingo from 11:30 – 12:30 pm
04 – Thursday – Free Movie: “80 for Brady” beginning at 1:00 pm
08 – Healthy Living Workshop from 1 – 3:30 pm *RSVP early class size is limited to
20 participants.
09 – Tuesday – Chair Yoga (donation) from 10:30 – 11:15 pm
09 – Tuesday – Basic Computer Skills for Seniors from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
10 – Wednesday – Line Dancing with Kevin ($5) Beginners: Noon – 1 pm,
Intermediate: 1 – 3 pm
11 – Thursday – Chair Yoga (donation) from 10:30 – 11:15 pm
11 – Thursday – Getting to Know You from 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
11 – Thursday – PLANNING AHEAD: Financial Planning presentation at 1:00 pm,
Health Care, Power of Attorney, Living Wills & DNR presentation at 1:45 pm
and Funeral Planning at 2:30 pm.
*RSVP by calling or texting Wally at (508) 789-3884 or Mary at (937) 423-2565.
The calendar of events is available on Facebook and through your local news sources within the county. Changes, corrections, or additions can be readily found on Facebook.
