West Seattle Senior Center

The Senior Center of West Seattle is offering computer classes that are especially tailored to the needs of senior citizens.

The Senior Center of West Seattle Offers Computer Basics for the beginner and Beginning Windows 95/98/ME for those who want to learn how to better use their Windows operating system. The ever popular Introduction to Word Processing class uses both Microsoft Word 97 and Word XP (2002) to introduce the basics of word processing. Advanced Word and Microsoft Excel classes are also offered.

Internet browsing and searching, and Email classes are offered. Recently some shorter "workshop" classes have been added; currently Digital Cameras, Keyboarding, Keeping Your Checkbook with MS Money, and Word for Labels are offered.

The Center offers an open lab on Monday mornings from 9 am to 11 am with instructors available to answer questions and lend help.

You can email . You can also call (206)932-4044 extension 1 for more information.

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SeniorNet of Puget sound

Offers any senior, willing to learn, the opportunity to become competent with computers and share the excitement of the newest technologies. SeniorNet courses are designed to provide basic knowledge and experience with limited intermediate skill development on IBM-compatible computers. Classes are small with lots of hands-on training and are in short, two hour segments.

For complete information on local SeniorNet classes visit their webpage at http://www.seniornetps.org/  You can also leave voice mail at (206) 232-5892 or email them at senior@seniornetps.org

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Seattle Public Library

The Seattle Public Library has Senior Computer Classes and Senior Internet Learning Classes. Please call Shelly Adatto at 206-386-4149 for more information on these free classes.

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On Line Classes & Tutorials

There are many sites which feature beginners level tutorials, classes, and instructional material. Some of these are designed especially for Seniors.

• Computers Made Easy - For Senior Citizens Extensive site with lots of beginner level material.
• LearntheNetLots of information including a free Internet tutorial.
• Help-Site.com Loads of manuals on everything from dos to Mac programs.
• Livin' Easy This Web site is for mature people who would like to feel more comfortable with computers and the Internet
• Software Learning Mall Free quides for popular software, tips, and a special section for seniors
• Bare Bones 101 A very basic web search tutorial.

And...If you want to put up your own web page:

• WebMonkey's HTML Basics An introduction to web page scripting.
• HTML Goodies A basic primer on HTML (Hypertext Markup Language).
• Learn to Program HTML in 21 Minutes Part of Philip and Alex's Guide to Web Publishing. Partly humorous, this one really shows how simple it can be!

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To Find Access To the Internet- Click on the following link:

PUBLIC INTERNET ACCESS LOCATIONS in Seattle, King County & Pierce County.
City of Seattle Guide to Computer Centers for Seniors

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