AI - Artificial Intelligence
Tuesday, March 11, 2025
10:00 – 11:00 am
No Cost - Free to Members
This session offers a clear and engaging introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI)—what it is and how it works. You'll explore three practical AI applications you can start using today. While many are familiar with Siri or Google Assistant, we’ll go beyond these and introduce two more AI systems: Gemini and ChatGPT.
We'll compare how Google, Gemini, and ChatGPT function, highlighting their key differences with real-life examples. To bring AI to life, we’ll showcase three brief videos demonstrating AI in action.
The session will wrap up with an interactive Q&A, where you can ask questions and explore AI’s impact on daily life. Whether you're a beginner or looking to expand your knowledge, this session will provide valuable insights into AI’s real-world applications.
Your instructor is Sam Montana.
Excel
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
9:00 – 12 Noon
$5.00 Members $10.00 Non Members
This 3-hour introductory mini-class is ideal for beginners who are new to Excel or anyone seeking a refresher on the basics. The class begins with a clear introduction to the core concepts of spreadsheets, workbooks, formulas, and functions, along with a guide to navigating the Help Ribbons. You’ll engage in hands-on exercises and work through practical examples that reinforce key skills. Topics covered include efficient data entry, using operators and performing operations, grouping and organizing cells, applying cell formatting, and manipulating cell data for analysis and presentation.
Throughout the session, you’ll be encouraged to ask questions and engage with the material interactively. This is an excellent opportunity to build confidence in Excel at your own pace. Feel free to bring your own project to class and apply what you learn directly to your work. Whether you're just getting started or looking to brush up on your skills, this class provides a solid foundation for using Excel effectively.
Your instructor is Sam Montana
Scam Awareness
Thursday, March 20, 2025
10:00 – 12 Noon
$10.00 Members $15.00 Non Members
Limit 12
People who know about scams are much less likely to fall victim to them. Scammers attempt to contact you by U.S. mail, phone, text message, email or messages on social media to obtain your personal information or money. Scammers frequently change their approach, trying new tactics and messaging to trick us. This class will cover many current scams. How to identify scam emails will be discussed, with many real examples.
Your instructors are Phil Sorrentino and Bob Dealmeida.
When to Buy a Computer
Tuesday, March 25, 2025 9:00 – 11:00
Members $5.00 Non Members $10.00
Limit 8 persons
The 2025 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) will take place in Las Vegas January 7th through the 10th. Around this time stores will be running sales to get rid of "last year's models" to make room for all of the jazzy new stuff. Unless you are an extreme gamer or use huge databases like a real estate salesperson - you don't need the best of the best. For a decent computer at 2024 prices - come learn how much RAM you need, how to get a benchmark score for a CHIP, and what kind of DRIVE will suit you best. Learn the easiest way to shop online and what tricks you will face.
Your instructor is Linda Grabowski.