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PCC Computer Classes to Aid People of All Ages
Photos and Story by James Hill
NEWBERG, Ore. – The information superhighway is just a few clicks away thanks to a non-credit series of Portland Community College classes that will help computer novices find that high tech on-ramp. Instructor Todd Kunz will teach not only senior citizens how to use a computer but will also guide people of all ages through the world of Excel and Word programs. The classes will occur at the Newberg PCC center, located at 301 N. Elliott Road, and at building 11 at Newberg High School, located at 1300 Elliott Road. The cost for each class is $94.Computers for Seniors Level I – Learn computer terminology, keyboard and mouse shortcuts, and how to access and use software programs. Designed for older adults with no computer experience. The classes will run from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday between June 25 and July 9 at the Newberg PCC center.Computers for Seniors Level II – Increase your skills and enhance competency in word processing, spreadsheets and graphics. Students need to take the Level I class as a prerequisite. The Level II class will run from 9 a.m. to noon every Monday between July 16 and July 30 at the Newberg PCC center.Excel I – An introduction to spreadsheets covering formulas and functions, formatting, naming ranges and creating charts. The class will go from 10 a.m. to noon every Monday from Aug. 6-27 at Newberg High School.Word I – For Windows 98 users, the topics include creating, revising, formatting, saving, retrieving, printing, text selection, spell-checking, thesaurus, fonts and using the mouse. The class will run from 1 to 3 p.m. every Monday from Aug. 6 through 27 at Newberg High School.For more information, call 503-538-9774.
About James Hill
James G. Hill, an award-winning journalist and public relations writer, is the Director of Public Relations at Portland Community College. A graduate of Portland State University, James has worked as a section editor for the Newberg Graphic... more »