The YWCA is hosting nine different drop-in computer classes in both St. Thomas and Aylmer over the coming weeks for anyone who wants to upgrade their computer skills.
No experience is necessary, and you can bring your own laptop or use one that is provided.
The Aylmer classes will be held on Mondays from 2 to 3 p.m. at Aylmer Community Services at 20 Talbot Street East, Aylmer.
Due to Monday, February 17th being Family Day, that class will be held on Friday the 21st instead.
The dates of the Aylmer classes are:
– Monday, January 27th
– Monday, February 3rd
– Monday, February 10th
– Friday, February 21st
– Monday, March 3rd
– Monday, March 10th
– Monday, March 17th
– Monday, March 24th
– Monday, March 31st
For questions about the Aylmer sessions, contact Courtney at (226) 210-6800, or by email at cdavis@ywcaste.ca
The St. Thomas classes will be held on Thursdays from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at YWCA St. Thomas-Elgin, 16 Mary Street West, St. Thomas.
The dates of the St. Thomas classes are:
– Thursday, January 30th
– Thursday, February 6th
– Thursday, February 13th
– Thursday, February 20th
– Thursday, February 27th
– Thursday, March 6th
– Thursday, March 13th
– Thursday, March 20th
– Thursday, March 27th
For questions about the St. Thomas sessions, contact Nicole at (226) 631-9800 extension 228, or email nmcneil@ywcaste.ca
It is not mandatory to attend all of the sessions.
The topics of each session are:
Day 1: Intro to Computers
Day 2: Don’t be Afraid of Computers and Operating Systems
Day 3: Internet, Web Browsers and Internet Search Engines
Day 4: Email Basics
Day 5: Recognizing Spam
Day 6: Social Media and Public vs. Private Information
Day 7: Evaluating Online Information
Day 8: WhatsApp and Instant Messaging
Day 9: Computer viruses and Online Threats
No registration is required.
More details can be found here.
Written by: Emily Ryckman, myFM/Parkside Collegiate co-op student
