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Computer Education Program

McHenry Township offers low-cost computer training for area seniors. It is important that students have access to a computer to practice skills they learn in class.

No phone registration. Registration is at  the McHenry Township Senior Center and tuition is due at the time of registration.

Each class consists of either three 2-hour or two 3-hour sessions.  

Basic Computer: covers basic computer function for someone with little or no knowledge of a computer.

Basic Windows: is an intermediate course that teaches fundamental technology necessary to operate your computer.

Note: Students must take Basic Computer and Basic Windows classes (or have equivalent computer experience) to take the courses listed below.

Introduction to Word Processing: learn to create, edit, format, save, and print documents; basic formatting skills.

Word : teaches concepts and skills in formatting, graphics in documents, styles and page settings.  

Excel: teaches the fundamentals of spreadsheeting.

Excel Formulas Workshop: a 3-hour workshop to review Excel.

Internet: how to use the Internet: surf the internet, e-mail and use instant messaging. 

Calendars & Greeting Cards: Produce a calendar using your photos and your family’s special dates. Bring photos. Create your own greeting cards with text and images.

Poster/Flyer Design: Design posters or flyers for your club, organization or family reunion.

On-line Genealogy: How to search for ancestral records and work with a pedigree chart.

Digital Camera: Learn to transfer and print photos from your digital camera. Must have digital camera.

 

All classes are in the Computer Lab in the McHenry Township Senior Center, 3519 N. Richmond Road in Johnsburg.

Classes are limited to senior residents residing in zip codes 60050, 60051 60097 and 60072.

There is a $5 charge for each class.  If a class is cancelled by the township, there will be a full tuition refund.

For further information or to register for classes contact Candie Hitchins at 1.815.344.3555.

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