Excel for Beginners
A 3-Hour Mini-Class
Tuesday, April 15, 2025 9:00 – 12:00
Cost: Members $5.00 Non Members $10.00 10 Person Limit
This introductory 3-hour class is perfect for beginners or anyone needing a refresher on Excel basics.
We’ll start with a clear overview of spreadsheets, workbooks, formulas, and functions, along with a guide to navigating the Excel Ribbon and Help tools. Through hands-on exercises and practical examples, you’ll gain essential skills, including:
✅ Efficient data entry
✅ Using operators and performing calculations
✅ Grouping and organizing cells
✅ Applying formatting for clarity
✅ Manipulating data for analysis and presentation
This interactive session encourages questions and real-time engagement to help you build confidence in Excel at your own pace. Bring your own project if you’d like to apply what you learn directly to your work.
Whether you're brand new to Excel or just brushing up on skills, this class provides a solid foundation for using effectively.
Your instructor is Sam Montana.
Introduction to Computers
for Beginners
Tue, Thurs, Sat – April 22, 24, 26, 2025
9:00 – 11:00
Cost Members: $10.00 Non Members $15.00
This class is designed for those new to computers. We'll answer essential questions like:
✅ How do I use a computer?
✅ Where do I start?
✅ How can I find more help?
We’ll begin with a hands-on activity to help you customize your desktop. You’ll also learn how to send emails and browse the internet with confidence. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, you'll develop fundamental computer skills.
Additionally, we'll cover the basics of computer organization, including:
• Understanding file paths, extensions, and storage
• Finding and managing photos and files
• Creating and organizing folders and subfolders
• Moving and copying files for better accessibility
By the end of this class, you’ll have the foundational knowledge and confidence to navigate and use a computer efficiently.
Your instructor is Sam Montana.
IPad/IPhone for Seniors
Thursday, April 17, 2025, 8:30 – 12:30
Cost: $10.00 Member, $15.00 Non Member Limit 10 Students
The IPad and the IPhone function the same, in most cases. Their portability makes them very handy. You can check Email, carry your books and music around with you. You can adjust the size of the text on the screen. We will go through Ipad/Iphone settings and will include Bluetooth, Siri, Dictation, books on the Ipad and more. PREREQUISITES: You need to bring your fully charged Ipad or Iphone to class along with the charger and USB cord. It is presumed that your device is already set up for use and you know both your password and your passcode.
Your instructor is Paul Fales.
Cut the Cord &
Stream Entertainment
Wednesday, April 23, 2025 10:00 – 11:30
Cost: Members $5.00 Non Members $10.00 Limit 15 Persons
If you or your Provider decides to cut the cord, this course will explain alternatives such as: Using your Browser, Receiving Over-the-Air TV, and Streaming Services. Over-the-Air TV is still available in many areas such as Sun City Center, which are close to major cities. Streaming is the transmission of video entertainment from a cloud streaming service to our home TVs, via the internet. Either of these or a combination of both may satisfy your needs for entertainment delivered to your home.
This course will focus on Streaming as a replacement for Cable TV channels. It will review the methods of connecting to the internet and discuss the use of client-server technology to allow entertainment to be delivered to your home TV, computer, tablet or smartphone. Various Streaming devices and services will be discussed with respect to capabilities, availability, and cost. The internet, as the conduit that delivers the entertainment, will be reviewed.
Your instructor is Phil Sorrentino.