Events & Classes Calendar
The following information pertains to all of the seminars, computer classes, and other events listed below, unless noted otherwise:
Location: Action for Older Persons, Inc., 30 W. State St. (Colonial
Plaza), Binghamton
Contact: Call 607- 722-1251 to register
Phone: 607-722-1251
Website: www.actionforolderpersons.org
Action for Older Persons' Annual Meeting
Thursday, Traditions at the Glen, 4301 Watson Blvd, Johnson City
Join us for our annual meeting and volunteer recognition event.
Cocktails and Hor D'oeuvres will be served.
RSVP by June 6th at 722-1251
Paying for Long-Term Care Sessions
If you’re between 45 and 65, this seminar is for you! This seminar will provide a balanced look at paying for long-term care, including LTC insurance, NY State Partnership Plans, guidelines for determining affordability and risk, the role of Medicare and Medicaid, home equity and other ways to generate income to offset the costs. Receive sound information with practical consumer tips from an unbiased “no sales” source. Presented by Cathy Tulloch, LTCIEOP Program Coordinator, and Doris DiRado, LTCIEOP Program Specialist.
You must call AOP at 722-1251 to register for any of the following
seminars:
Wednesday, June 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Vestal Public Library, 320 Vestal Parkway, Vestal, NY 13850
Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Broome County Public Library, 185 Court St., Binghamton, NY 13901
Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Endicott Visitors Center, 300 Lincoln Ave., Endicott, NY 13760
Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St., Johnson City, NY 13790
Wednesday, July 9, 2008 at 5:30 p.m.
Action for Older Persons, 30 W. State St., Binghamton, NY 13901
Wednesday, July 30, 2008 at 10:00 a.m.
Action for Older Persons, 30 W. State St., Binghamton, NY 13901
Advance Planning Workshops
This free workshop will provide information on Health Care Proxies and Living Wills, and copies of the necessary forms. Advance Planning volunteers will be on hand to provide free counseling and for witnessing of documents. Presented by Jennifer Benjamin, Program Coordinator.
Thursday, May 29 at 11:00 a.m.
Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St., Johnson City
Wednesday, June 11 at 11:00 a.m.
Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne St., Endwell
Thursday, June 12 at 11:15 a.m.
Northern Broome Senior Community Center, 12 Strongs Place, Whitney Point
Wednesday, June 18 at 10:45 a.m.
Eastern Broome Senior Community Center, 27 Golden Lane, Harpursville
Wednesday, August 20 at 1:00 p.m.
Action for Older Persons, 30 W. State St., Bing. Call 722-1251 to register.
Medicare 101 Information Sessions
New to Medicare? Then this informative seminar is for you. Topics include eligibility, Part A and Part B coverage, an overview of the latest changes to Medicare, an emphasis on the array of preventive benefits that can enhance and preserve your health. Presented by Cathy Tulloch, HIICAP Program Coordinator.
Thursday, May 15, 2008 at 10:45 a.m.
First Ward Senior Community Center, 226 Clinton St., Binghamton, NY
Friday, May 16, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Johnson City Senior Center, 30 Brocton St., Johnson City, NY
Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 11:00 a.m.
Broome West Senior Center, 2801 Wayne St., Endwell, NY
Computer Classes
Call 722-1251 to register for one of Action for Older Persons' award winning computer education courses.
Introduction to Computers
Intro 1: Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 2pm-4pm
Intro 2: Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 2pm-4pm
Intro 3: Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10am-12Noon
This popular introductory course provides an overview of the computer, the
Internet, and Email.
Members $15/Non-Members $25
Getting the Most from the Internet
Int 1: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 2pm-4pm
Int 2: Thursdays, July 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 10am-12Noon
Int 3: Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 at 2pm-4pm
Take the Internet to a new level. Learn about search techniques, history,
multi-media, and personal security.
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Members $20/Non-Members $30
Digital Photo Basics
Dig 1: Thursdays, June 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 10am-12noon
Dig 2: Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 2pm-4pm
Dig 3: Tuesdays, August 5, 12, 19 & 26 at 2pm-4pm
Bring out your creative side! Learn about buying the right digital camera,
transferring pictures to your computer, resizing, cropping, printing, scanning
old photos, and sharing pictures with your friends and family online.
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Members $25/Non-Members $35
Intermediate Windows
Win 1: Tuesdays, June 3, 10, 17 & 24 at 10am-12noon
WIn 2: Thursdays, August 7, 14, 21, 28 at 10am-12Noon
A must-have for home-computer owners. Learn to manipulate windows, manage
files and folders, with plenty of tips and tricks to help you get the most
from your computer.
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Members $20/Non-Members $30
Basic Word Processing
Word 1: Tuesdays, July 1, 8, 15 & 22 at 10am-12noon
Learn to use the computer like a typewriter to create professional looking
letters, documents and newsletters. This course assumes basic knowledge
of the mouse and keyboard.
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Members $20/Non-Members $30
Games for the Brain - One time workshop
Game 1: Wednesday, June 4 at 10am-12noon
Game 2: Wednesday, June 11 at 10am-12noon
Game 3: Wednesday, July 9 at 2pm-4pm
Game 4: Wednesday, July 23 at 2pm-4pm
Unlock the fun side of computers and unlock your brain! Learn why games
are played for more than just fun and how you can improve your reflexes,
exercise your mind and enjoy your computer all at once.
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Members $5/Non-Members $10
Gizmos and Gadgets- One time workshop
Game 1: Wednesday, June 18 at 10am-12noon
Game 2: Wednesday, June 25 at 10am-12noon
Game 3: Wednesday, July 2 at 2pm-4pm
Game 4: Wednesday, July 16 at 2pm-4pm
Learn more about the various electronic gizmos and gadgets that you see
in stores - and find out how they might work for you!
PREREQUISITE: Introduction to Computers
Members $5/Non-Members $10
Other Activities
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