FREE Technology Classes.
Friends Village has partnered with Senior Planet from AARP to help older adults use technology to learn new skills, save money, get in shape, and make new friends. Classes are intended for adults age 60 and over. Register below to join the Friends Village community in person and learn how you can stay connected!
Friends Village Styer Campus | 331 Lower Dolington Road, Newtown, PA 18940 | (215)968-3346
All classes are scheduled for Mondays and Wednesdays 11am to 12:15pm
Though not required, participants are encouraged to sign up for all classes to receive a well rounded review of some of today’s most commonly used technology
NEED HELP SETTING UP A GMAIL ADDRESS?
Contact the Senior Planet Hotline at 888-713-3495.
Computer Essentials, Monday 5/11-6/15
This 5-week course covers the essentials of how to use the basic functions of a personal computer, how to navigate the internet, and how to send and receive email. By the end of the course, you’ll have a foundation for using a computer and the internet to enrich your life.
Prerequisites: A Gmail address. If you need help setting up a gmail address, please call the Senior Planet hotline: 888-713-3495. Bring your Gmail username and password and be ready to sign in during the workshop.
Using Google Drive, Wednesday, June 17th
If you have a Gmail address, you have access to free cloud storage through Google Drive! With this cloud storage service, you can store many types of files and access them from any device with an internet connection. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll create and upload folders to Drive and organize your files within folders. We’ll also go over sharing folders with others.
Prerequisites: You must have a Gmail address and be somewhat comfortable navigating the internet. Bring your Gmail username and password and be ready to sign in during the workshop.
Sharing Photos with a Smartphone, Monday, June 22nd
In this hands-on workshop you will practice several ways to share photos with a smartphone. Learn how to share photos via text messages and email directly from your phone. The workshop will also go over how to share photos on social media apps like Facebook and X.
Prerequisites: To participate in this workshop, you must bring your own smartphone. Workshop materials will include step-by-step instructions for iPhones and Samsung phones.
Smartphone Camera Uses Beyond Photography, Wednesday, June 24th
Join us to learn about additional ways you can use your smartphone’s camera beyond photography! We’ll explore a variety of fun and useful features made possible by apps, such as scanning QR codes, translating text, measuring objects, and even using augmented reality. We’ll also cover considerations for choosing apps and reviewing their privacy and data practices.
Is that AI? Monday, June 29th
With the advances in artificial intelligence (AI) technology, AI programs can now create text, images, and much more. At first sight, it may be hard to tell if what you see was created or altered by AI. In this session, we’ll teach you tips and tools to help you determine if an image or piece of writing was generated by AI. We’ll also discuss what tech companies like Google are doing to create systems to detect the use of AI.
Passwords, Passkeys, and More! Wednesday, July 1st
Protecting your online accounts starts with strong password practices. In this lecture, we’ll review password basics before exploring options like single sign-on, passkeys, multi-factor authentication, and password managers. Learn why these password alternatives are safe ways to simplify your digital life and keep your personal information secure.
Registration is required. Class size is limited.