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About Us
The Staten Island Jewish Community
Center SeniorNet Computer Learning Center was established on February
17, 1993. It was incorporated in April 2008 as SeniorNet of Staten
Island, Inc. From its inception, SeniorNet has been staffed by
volunteers, all of whom are seniors. Sam Finkelstein, Dr. Stephen Fromer
and Bea Victor collaborated with JCC's Director of Senior Programs,
Evelyn Baron, in obtaining a Learning Center grant from SeniorNet's
national headquarters in San Francisco which has since been relocated to
Herndon, Virginia. The Learning Center is furnished with the latest
computers connected by a network to the Internet. Courses are for
beginners as well as more advanced students and all courses are taught
by senior volunteers.
SeniorNet
SeniorNet is a
501(c)3 nonprofit organization of computer-using adults, age 50 and
older. SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for
and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and
enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. The
organization has benefited millions of seniors since its founding in
1986 by Mary Furlong, a professor at the University of San
Francisco; supports over 200 Learning Centers throughout the U.S.
and in other countries; publishes a quarterly newsletter and a
variety of instructional materials; offers discounts on
computer-related and other products and services; holds regional
conferences and collaborates in research on older adults and
technology.
SeniorNet
operates the National SeniorNet's web site at
http://www.SeniorNet.org,
where all individuals 50 and older and others who are interested in
the SeniorNet community, whether or not they are members of
SeniorNet, are welcome to participate in our online communities and
the hundreds of discussion topics offered on these sites. Here, on
the Web, the discussion boards are called the SeniorNet Round Tables
- be sure not to leave without visiting!
SeniorNet grew
out of a research project funded by the Markle Foundation in 1986 to
determine if computers and telecommunications could enhance the
lives of older adults. An international, nonprofit
organization based in Herndon, Virginia, SeniorNet is funded by
membership dues, Learning Center fees, the altruistic donations of
individuals and the generous sponsorship of many companies and
foundations.
Who
are we?
SeniorNet members learn and teach others to use computers and
communications technologies to accomplish a variety of tasks. They
learn to touch up photos and send and receive them in email, to
desktop publish anything from a newsletter to an autobiography,
manage personal and financial records, communicate with others
across the country and the world and serve their communities.
SeniorNet members share a desire to continue learning and a
willingness to contribute their knowledge to others.
What
do we do?
We offer courses in computer subjects for senior citizens, (50 plus)
mainly in the Staten Island area. We conduct Classes and have Lab
time for students to practice their lessons on, surf the Web or just
play.
Why
should you join SeniorNet?
How many times have you heard your children and grandchildren talk
about "Surfing the Net"? Have you felt left out of the Computer
revolution? You can learn to use a personal computer to write
letters, balance your budget, keep records, and send e-mail to
family and friends all over the world. Join SeniorNet at the JCC
Learning Center and learn to explore the Internet. The Internet connects tens of
thousands of computers and millions of people and services around
the world. You've heard about the Web, and WWW.Com (dot.Com). Meet
new friends share information, join chat rooms and investigate new
sites. Soon you will be speaking Cyberspace language and your
friends will be wondering how you got so smart. You can set your own
pace and learn as little or as much as you wish. But no matter what
you decide you'll be glad you did. Our senior members are very
enthusiastic about entering cyberspace. E-mail (electronic mail) is
enormously popular and seniors can now be in touch with family and
friends daily, no matter where they live. So welcome aboard the
on-line way to communicate.
We need
volunteers!
We need you!
"Seniors Teaching Seniors"
If someone helped you learn what you know about computers, then can
you help us do the same for our senior citizens. They are eager to
learn how to use their computers. If you have a few hours a
month, that's all we need. Help us as an assistant, then step up to
teach some courses!
Join
Us! Take A Course Or Volunteer!
We encourage you
to make all inquiries about your interest in our curriculum and
registration procedure by calling the Senior Center office.
The phone number is 718-475-5200 our ext. is 1182 or
Click Here to
E-Mail
Where are we
located?
The SeniorNet
Learning Center is located in the Bernikow Jewish Community Center
at 1466 Manor Road In Staten Island, NY 10314.
(See Map)
SeniorNet
National Headquarters
12801 Worldgate Drive, Suite 500
Herndon, Virginia 20170
Phone: 571-203-7100
Fax: 703-871-3901
(See Press Release)
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