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The Computer Lab is dedicated to meeting the basic computer learning needs and interests of those who are new to computers or have more intermediate skills. It offers fee-based basic computer instruction at the Senior Center, as indicated below.

Open Lab fees have been reduced to FREE for all PASC Members! Non-members $2 for each lab session.

Class fees are reduced for Members, Assoc Members and Non-Members. See individual class listing for new reduced fee.

Tutoring Fees are unchanged.

Use of Colognes, etc.

For the benefit of those who have asthma, or are sensitive or allergic to colognes, perfumes, after shave lotion, etc. please limit use when on trips, in classes & public areas!

Independent Use Supervised Open Lab

Supervised independent-use “Open Lab” times are also available for Free for Port Angeles Senior Center Members and $2 for Non-members.

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List of Currently Scheduled Classes & Class Details

Individual Tutoring

Click here for online Instruction and Open Lab Calendars.

All fees go to support the needs of this all volunteer Senior Center program.

Scheduled Classes Registration Min. 4; Deadline: 4 days prior to start of class Required Prerequisites Listed With Each Class
Introduction to Computers	Thurs 7/2		10 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Click here for details
Basic Computing I (BC I)	Tues/Thurs 7/7 - 7/23		10 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Click here for details
Basic Computing II (BC II)	Mon/Wed 7/27 - 8/12 (6/1 – 6/17 class cancelled due to lack of registration)		10 a.m. – 12 p.m..	Click here for details
Basic Internet	Tues/Thurs 6/2, 4 & 9 cancelled due to lack of registration		10 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Click here for details
Working w/Photos	TBA		10 a.m. – 12 p.m.	Click here for details
Single-Topic Small Group Refresher Classes Required Prerequisite: Basic Computing Skills Registration Min: .2; Deadline 4 days before class
Cut/Copy/Paste & Save		Wed 7/15	2 – 3 p.m.	Click here for details
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Introduction to Computers:

Never touched a computer before? This 2-hour class is for you. Learn how to start and shut down a computer, use a mouse, access a program and much more. The class is designed to prepare the "first timer" for Basic Computing I (BC I)

Required Prerequisites: None

Required Materials: Pen or pencil, and notepaper

Day/Date(s): Thurs 7/2

Cost: $8 Members; $13 Assoc. Members; $23 Non-Members Includes: Class handouts

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Basic Computing I (BC I):

Your opportunity to continue building basic computer skills including the fundamentals of working with a computer, creating basic documents in WordPad, cut, or copy and Paste text, and much more... Skills learned apply to all Windows operating systems. Meets BC II prerequisites

Required Prerequisites: Intro to Computers, Equivalent Skills or Instructor’s Permission

Required Materials: Pen or pencil, and notepaper

Days/Dates: Tues/Thurs 7/7 - 7/23

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $48 Members; $53 Assoc. Members; $63 Non-Members Includes: Class handouts

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Basic Computing II (BC II):

Builds on skills learned in BC I, including mouse and keyboard skills. Introduction to Internet and Microsoft Word including navigating documents, menus, and toolbar options. Enhance skills in cutting, copying and pasting including working between documents and saving your work. “My Computer” functions, Control Panel and more. Using Windows XP operating system, with information on all other version of Windows operating systems included. Meets Word Processing & Internet classes’ prerequisites

Required Prerequisites: BC I or Equivalent Skills and Instructor’s Permission

Required Materials: Pen or pencil, notepaper and 1 CD-R (available for purchase from local stores or Computer Lab.)

Days/Dates: Mon/Wed 7/27-8/12 (6/1 – 6/17 class cancelled due to lack of registration)

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $48 Members; $53 Assoc. Members; $63 Non-Members Includes: Class handouts

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Basic Internet:

This 3 session class is will enable you to know the basics of Internet terminology and history, how to access the Internet, surf and search to find information. Also, how to revisit the web sites you like and information about viruses, hoaxes and Internet junk. (Prereq: BC II or equiv. skills)

Required Prerequisites: BC II or Equivalent Skills and/or Instructor’s permission

Days/Dates: Tues/Thurs 6/2, 4 & 9 cancelled due to lack of registration

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $18 Members; $23 Assoc. Members; $33 Non-Members

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Working with Photos:

Class is designed as a project using the Picasa program starting with developing the basic skills for organizing and saving photos from your web-based email, digital camera, using your USB Cable, or Scanner to the computer. Editing, saving and undoing edit changes. The end result will be how to have an online photo album and your photos saved to your CD-R. Good basic computer skills are important for this class.

Required Prerequisites: BC II or Equivalent Skills and/or Instructor’s permission

Required Materials: 1 CD-R (available for purchase from local stores or Computer Lab.) other materials announced at first class.

Days/Dates: TBA

Time: 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Cost: $48 Members; $53 Assoc. Members; $63 Non-Members Includes: Class handouts

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Cut/Copy/Paste & Save Refresher

This one hour refresher class is designed to help enhance cut, copy, paste and save skills previously learned.

Day/Date: Wed 7/15 Time: 2 – 3 p.m.

Cost: $4 Members; $5 Assoc. Members; $6 Non-Members

Required Materials: Pen or pencil, and notepaper

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Individual Tutoring for Either PC or MacIntosh

Tutoring is available for a large variety of computer skills and all tutoring is held in the Senior Center.

If you are interested in more information on or wish to request individual computer instruction, please stop in at the Computer Lab, between 10 & 2, Monday – Friday, and talk to the registrar.

Tutoring Fees per hour: $6 Members; $7 Assoc. Members; $8 Non-Members

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Computer Lab Program

Port Angeles Senior Center

Your computer Learning Program

Use of Colognes, etc.

Scheduled Classes

Introduction to Computers

Basic Computing I (BC I)

Basic Computing II (BC II)

Basic Internet

Working w/Photos

Single-Topic Small Group Refresher Classes

Cut/Copy/Paste & Save

Introduction to Computers:

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Basic Computing I (BC I):

Basic Computing II (BC II):

Basic Internet:

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Working with Photos:

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Cut/Copy/Paste & Save Refresher

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Individual Tutoring for Either PC or MacIntosh