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Follow on Google News | Bluehair Technology Offers Technology Workshops For SeniorsTechnology courses to be offered in February, March and April
BlueHair Technology Group’s courses are specifically designed to address the unique challenges that adult seniors have with technology. The classes are constructed to be fun, comfortable and convenient for seniors. Courses are taught by seasoned technology instructors, assisted by volunteers from the local community. The program’s goal is to empower older adults with the knowledge and skills they need to increase their independence, social interaction, confidence and connection to society. The workshops teach participants the basic hardware functions of the iPhone, iPad or Android smartphone and how to maintain the device, as well as how to make and receive calls, send and receive emails and text messages, take photos and videos and share them with others, surf the Internet, download apps, listen to music and more. A schedule of workshops is as follows: Apple iPhone Basics Part 1 February 17 – March 10 Tuesdays 11-12:30 PM Dogwood Forest of Alpharetta Apple iPad Basics Part 1 February 17 – March 10 Tuesdays 1-2:30 PM Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce Apple iPhone Basics Part 1 February 21 – March 14 Saturdays 10-11:30 AM Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church – Buckhead Android Smartphone Basics February 21 – March 14 Saturdays 1-2:30 PM Atria North Point – Alpharetta Apple iPhone Basics Part 2 March 21 – April 11 Saturdays 10-11:30 AM Second Ponce De Leon Baptist Church — Buckhead Apple iPhone Basics Part 1 & 2 April 1 – May 20 Saturdays 1-2:30 AM St. George Village - Roswell (Complimentary workshop for any senior age 70+) Each four-week class costs only $65 per person. Payment is due in full upon registration. Space is limited! To register for any of these workshops, please contact BlueHair Technology Group at 770-696-9808. For more information about BlueHair Technology Group’s other upcoming courses, visit www.bluehairtech.org. About BlueHair Technology Group BlueHair Technology Group is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to educate seniors about current technology and the tools available to them to improve the quality of their lives. BlueHair Technology believes that, through developing a technology skill set, older adults will be able to participate more effectively in today’s society. BlueHair Technology brings complete workshops to senior communities across Atlanta, Ga. The organization develops and presents the course material and provides additional technology for residents to use during the workshops. End
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