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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 240 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 Santa Clara, California, SeniorNet is funded by
membership dues, Learning Center fees, the altruistic donations of
individuals and the generous sponsorship of many companies and
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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. All members are welcome to use the computers during Lab time without having to own a computer or pay monthly fees. 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.
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