NORTHLAND NEWS
November 2014
A PUBLICATION OF NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
Northland Library will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27.
Beyond the Stacks: Each month we will feature a different library database, or other on-
line resource. These information treasures are not free on the Internet, but are free if you go through Northland’s website and use your library card.
Are you among the one-third of Americans who can’t name any of their great-grandparents? Are you part of the 78% of Americans who don’t know what any of their grandparents did for a living? In spite of the rise of genealogy as a hobby, and TV shows like Finding Your Roots and Who Do You Think You Are?, Americans know surprisingly little about their family history. Northland can help change that. With winter approaching, there’s no better time to begin learning about your family’s roots. In addition to more than 600 books on genealogy, Northland also provides two databases: HeritageQuest and Ancestry Library Edition. Both databases provide detailed U.S. Census information from 1790 to 1940. And each database provides unique databases and research documents. HeritageQuest contains more than 28,000 family histories, local histories, church records, military records, city directories, the Periodical Source Index Archive [PERSI] (a subject index to millions of genealogy and local history periodicals published between 1800 and 2009), Revolutionary War Pension Application Records and Bounty-Land Warrants, Freedman’s Bank Records, and the LexisNexis Serial set. Residents of our five supporting municipalities—Ross, McCandless, Franklin Park, Marshall, and Bradford Woods—can use HeritageQuest from home. Ask at the Adult Reference Desk for instructions on how you can access this invaluable resource from home. HeritageQuest can be accessed by anyone if you are in our building. Go to our website www.northlandlibrary.org, click on “E-RESOURCES”, then click on “HeritageQuest Online.” Ancestry Library Edition contains more than 8,700 databases including state, county, and territorial censuses, border crossings, naturalization petitions, passport applications, collections from nearly 30 foreign countries, military records, birth, marriage, and death records, and much, much more. Ancestry Library Edition can be accessed only from within any of the public libraries in Allegheny County. When at Northland, go to www.northlandlibrary.org, click on “E-RESOURCES”, “Databases A-Z”, then “Ancestry Library.”
Film Series at Northland TRAVEL FILM
Stop in on Wednesday, November 19 at 2 p.m., as we take a royal tour of Mexico with former President Felipe Calderon. Our trip will start at Los Pinos, Mexico’s version of the White House. From there we’ll view the Mayan ruins of Chichen Itza and Palenque where we’ll learn the secret of the Mayans that changed how we look at their culture today. With Calderon leading us, we’ll go spelunking a quarter of a mile down a pit cave and go scuba diving to tour a sinkhole used for human sacrifice. Puerto Vallarta’s famous for a Mexican tradition called the “Voladores de Papantla.” In Mariposa, we’ll see where all the Monarch butterflies have migrated. From there we travel to Chihuahua to visit the Copper Canyon, which is larger and deeper than the Grand Canyon. The city of Tequila is famous for its drink of the same name. Refreshments will be served. No registration is required.
FOREIGN FILM
Join us on Wednesday, November 12 at 1:30 p.m. as we enjoy a comedy from Mexico entitled Instructions Not Included, about an Acapulco playboy, Valentin, who leads a happy life of philandering until a former fling leaves a baby on his doorstep. Valentin then heads to Hollywood, accidently becoming a stuntman, while trying to find the mother of his daughter. As Valentin raises his daughter, he is forced to grow up himself. They become inseparable. After a number of years, Maggie’s biological mother shows up, ready to take her back. Valentin vows to fight for custody by any means necessary. Winner of five international acting awards, this film is both funny and touching. No registration required. Refreshments will be served.
Featured Adult Programming: Registration is required for the following free adult programs except where noted. You may register online, in person at the Adult Service desk or by calling 412-366-8100 extension 113.
TAI CHI CLASSES AT BLUEBERRY PARK
Back by popular demand, Tai Chi classes, taught by certified instructor, Vincenza Furst, will be conducted at Franklin Park’s Blueberry Hill Park each Monday in November from 11 a.m. until noon. The classes will be held in the park’s Activity Center. Whether you’re a newcomer to Tai Chi or you’ve already practiced the ancient art, you are welcome to join the group. No registration is necessary.
INDIAN COOKING
Ann Manchella returns on Thursday, November 6 at 7 p.m. to demonstrate the preparation of another delicious Indian vegetarian dish ... this time a sweet dessert, Carrot Kheer. Made with carrots, milk, moon dal and cashews, this dessert is both delicious and nutritious. Tasty samples are available after Ann’s presentation.
NON-SURGICAL, REGENERATIVE PROCEDURE FOR PAIN
Last year on Channel 4 News, Dr. Paul Lieber, MD, of Rehabilitation and Pain Specialists, explained in detail the nonsurgical, regenerative procedures used by the physicians in his practice to treat painful joint injuries and degenerative conditions, such as osteoarthritis. The procedures utilize a patient’s own stem cells or blood platelets to help heal damaged tissues, tendons, ligaments, cartilage, spinal disc, or bone. Previously used primarily by athletes who wished to heal from their injuries and pain as quickly as possible, the nonsurgical treatment has proved highly successful in returning patients to a functional lifestyle. The procedure may reverse some of the arthritic process and help many people avoid a major surgery. On Monday, November 17, at 7 p.m., hear Dr. Lieber explain this promising pain treatment and ask questions about the ways in which these specialists help restore movement and mobility to their patients.
HOLIDAY BEADING WORKSHOP
Whether you’ve “beaded” before or not, you can make an attractive bracelet, necklace, earrings or a pendant as a holiday gift (or a gift for yourself!) when you attend the beading workshop on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 p.m. A new Bead Lady and her assistants will bring all the tools you will need and a large assortment of beautiful semi-precious beads and Czech glass. Depending on the project you choose, the fee will range from $8 to $30, payable by cash or check at the workshop. Adults, teens, beginners and advanced beaders are welcome.
TUESDAY NIGHT BOOK DISCUSSION
Thomas Day, an 18th-century British writer and radical, knew exactly the sort of woman he wanted to marry. She would be pure and virginal, yet tough and hardy. She would live with him in an isolated cottage and be completely subservient to his whims. When his proposals were rejected by eligible society women, he adopted two orphans from the Foundling Hospital and attempted to make them into the perfect wife. Join us on November 4 at 7 p.m. when we discuss How to Create the Perfect Wife: Britain’s Most Ineligible Bachelor and his Enlightened Quest to Train the Ideal Mate by Wendy Moore. Our selection for December will be The End-of-Your-Life Book Club by Will Schwalbe.
NEW! READINGS IN ALTERNATIVE EVERYTHING
Interested in mysteries of the mind, holistic healing, mind/body/ spirit connections and other alternative ways of looking at ourselves and our world? Join us on November 11 at 7 p.m. to discuss all this and more! Readings in Alternative Everything will begin studying Life After Death: The Burden of Proof by Deepak Chopra. Come join us to talk about this alluring book.
BOOKMOBILE SCHEDULE
NORTHLAND PUBLIC LIBRARY
BOOK NOOK: Getting ready for the holidays? The Book Nook is the place to come find holiday cooking and crafting books. We also have almost new items for gift giving to both adults and children. Flash drives, ear buds as well as coffee and snacks are available for purchase in the Book Nook. Funds generated from sales help to support Northland Library.
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Ongoing Adult Programming:
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WRITERS AT WORK
If your interest lies in writing as a hobby or a career, join the Writers At Work who share helpful writing techniques and ideas for creative writing, from basics to steps toward publication. Twelve members of the group have recently been published in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Whether you’re a novice or published writer, you’ll gain valuable insights from members of this group. No registration is necessary. For more information, please call Hana Caye at 412-364-0877. The group focuses on assignment-based writing projects and offers critiques during this writing workshop on Monday, November 10, at 6:30 p.m.
STORY SWAP
StorySwap, Pittsburgh’s guild for local adult storytellers will meet on Monday, November 3 at 7 p.m. An open forum to swap stories, practice the ones you may have or just sit back and listen.
NORTHLAND KNITTERS
Got a knack for knitting? Come and work on your project, share tips and patterns and enjoy some dessert with knit and crochet enthusiasts of all skill levels. Evening circle meets on Wednesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. The afternoon circle will meet on Friday, November 21, at 1 p.m.
CONVERSATION SALON
Come and meet some new friends and neighbors as we engage in informal chats on current events and popular culture. You pick the topic- nothing is out-of-bounds! No reservation is required to participate in these relaxed forums. The November conversation salons will be Friday, November 14 at 2 p.m. and Wednesday, November 26, at 1 p.m.
KNITHOPE
NORTH HILLS GENEALOGISTS
All are welcome on Tuesday, November 18 at 7 p.m. to a free informative annual round table discussion. If you missed last year’s round table, you missed a great exchange of information and ideas! Join the group as we ask questions of each other and share information on anything genealogy. Remember, no question is too basic or obscure. We’re here to help each other! Meetings are held in Rooms 148 1&2 and “tip time” begins at 6:45 p.m. For more information about the North Hills Genealogists, go to www.northhillsgenealogists.org.
La LECHE LEAGUE
La Leche League’s mission is to help mothers worldwide to breastfeed through motherto-mother support, encouragement, information, and education, and to promote a better understanding of breastfeeding as an important element in the healthy development of the baby and mother. Join the group on November 28 from 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The group will meet each month on the fourth Friday. For more information, please contact, Sandy Connors-Rowe by phone at 412-732-2693 or by email at sconnorsrowe@gmail.com.
Why just knit when you can KnitHope? Started by a local North Hills resident, KnitHope works with North Hills Community Outreach and Light of Life Mission to distribute hand knitted or crocheted scarves to those in need in our local Pittsburgh community. Northland Library serves as a collection site for the scarves and last year, knitters in our community contributed approximately 350 scarves. Thanks to all who took the time to create a warm scarf for someone who is struggling to meet daily needs. It’s not too early to begin knitting for KnitHope for next year. For more information, go to kinthope.org.
Children
Registration is required for the following children’s programs except where noted. You may register in person or by calling 412-366-8100, ext. 123. Children age 3 and up are required to have their own library card to attend programs.
Children
Mission… Nov. 4, 11, 18, & Dec. 2 from 4:30- 5:30 p.m. (Tuesdays) It’s time for some new missions! Mission... is gearing up for the new year. Children in third through fifth grades are welcome try their hand at various engineering and technology challenges.
CSI Club Nov. 12, & Dec. 3, 10, & 17 from 4:30– 5:30 p.m. (Wednesdays) (FULL) Children in kindergarten through second grade wanted! Join us for another round of CSI Club meetings. Dig into science with hands-on experiments and fun. Evening Toddler Time November 5, 12 & 19 at 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Wednesdays) Evenings of library fun for babies and toddlers age 6 months through 35 months with a parent or care-giver. Star Wars Day Saturday, November 1 from 1- 3 p.m. Come meet Imperial Storm Troopers from the “Fighting 501st” toddler time
Toddler Time November 5, 12, 19 & 26 9:30 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. (Wednesdays) Four weeks of rhymes, tickles & bounces for babies & toddlers age 6 months through 35 months with a parent or caregiver. Early registration for residents of Bradford Woods, Franklin Park, Marshall, McCandless and Ross municipalities begins October 15th. Open registration begins on October 28.
Martha Speaks Thanksgiving Special Screening Sunday, November 23 at 2 P.m. Join us for a screening of the Martha Speaks Thanksgiving Special followed by the premier of the new PBS show The Odd Squad. Children’s Holiday Reading Challenge Starting November 24 and running through January 1, kids in kindergarten through fifth grade can participate in our holiday reading challenge. Each book read will add to our book chain; we’ll see how long we can make it grow. More details coming soon! Give Thanks for Stories! Sunday, November 30 at 2 p.m. Nothing takes the chill out of cold and blustery weather like a tale well told for the whole family. Bring your out-of-town guests to hear storyteller Mary Morgan Smith tell stories old and new. No registration is required for this free program. This program is best for children first grade and up. Children’s Holiday Ornament Workshop Monday, December 1 from 10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. & 1:30 - 3:00 p.m. This program is for children in Kindergarten and up. Drop in to our ornament workshop and make three ornaments to decorate your home for winter. $1 materials fee per person, payable at the door.
Teens
Registration is not required for the following young adult programs except where noted.
Teen Advisory Group Interested in getting more involved with Teen Activities at Northland? Join the Teen Advisory Group each month for an hour discussion and planning meeting. This group decides and organizes events for teens. If you need community service house this is an easy way to earn it! The next meeting is November 5 in the Library’s Board Room from 3 – 4 p.m. Teen Thursdays Teen Thursdays is a program for teens. A variety of activities are enjoyed by attendees every Thursday of the month at 3:00 p.m. No registration is required. November 6 - We will be cooking in the meeting room using things you might find in a dorm room- crock pots and toaster ovens. November 13 - We will continue our cooking by making small sweet treats to eat and take home. November 20 - We will be in the Young Adult room making crafts from recycled materials
International Games Day Saturday, November 15 from noon – 4 p.m.
Northland Library is an official site for this event. We will have board games around the Children’s area and Young Adult room. Stop in to try some old favorites or new games donated through International Games Day sponsors. No registration is necessary.
northland public FOUNDATION
Northland Library wishes to thank the following people who recently contributed to our Memorial and Honor Book Giving Programs. If you are interested in honoring a loved one or a friend through a gift to Northland, please contact the Northland Library Foundation office at 412-366-8100, extension 104 or by email at nplfoundation@einetwork.net. Memorial Book Giving: The Serbin Family in memory of Mary Grace Carmody The Serbin Family in memory of Dom Delconte Ingomar Garden Club in memory of Theodore J. Eck Northland Public Library Authority Board in memory of Frank H. Kohne Jr. Northland Public Library Authority Board in memory of Dr. Robert S. Lord Chuck & Kim Kuhn and Family in memory of James McGill Chuck & Kim Kuhn in memory of Michael W. Steele
Northland Public Library Foundation
The Foundation meets in the library on the second Wednesday of each month at 7:00pm. If you are interested in joining the Foundation Board or helping with our fundraising programs, please call 412-366-8100 x104 or email nplfoundation@einetwork.net To learn more about the unique programs and activities, partnerships and current focus of fundraising goals of the Foundation visit our page on the Library’s website at: www.northlandlibrary.org/foundation. MISSION STATEMENT: The mission of the Northland Public Library Foundation is to build financial support through community fundraising to enhance the programs and growth of Northland Public Library.
BREAD FOR BOOKS: TASTEFULLY SIMPLE SALE DURING NOVEMBER
Bobbie Smithco, Tastefully Simple Independent Consultant will offer 20% of her sales to support the Northland Library Foundation. She will be visiting the library on Nov. 5 & 6 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. in the lower lobby of the library. You can order online anytime during the month of November at www.tastefullysimple.com/web/bsmithco (search Northland Library to ensure Northland receives the donation). Orders will be shipped directly to your home.
ENJOY BOOKS ON SALE NOW
Enjoy Books are on sale in the Book Nook on the upper level of the Library. Check out the new book filled with hundreds of dollars in great values from fine dining, fast foods, entertainment, to golf deals and much more, still at only $30 per book. Don’t forget, while picking up one for yourself Christmas is right around the corner! Proceeds from the sale benefit the Library through the Northland Public Library Foundation.
UPCOMING PARTNERS IN DECEMBER:
The Pittsburgh Pierogi Truck Returns! The Truck will be at the Library every Tuesday in December before Christmas from Noon to 6 p.m. They will be serving up hot, tasty dishes to enjoy right away and frozen products to cook at home later.
The Bead Lady -Holiday Jewelry Sale! Tuesday, December 9 & Wednesday, December 10 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Volunteering at Northland Volunteer Spotlight
Name: Rosemary McLaughlin Residence: McCandless Volunteer Assignment: Book Sale general help & The Book Nook In a few words, why do you volunteer at Northland Library? “Since I retired in 2005 from my work as an English teacher for 35 years, I have managed to volunteer for Sixth Grade Mentoring, Habitat for Humanity, St. John Neumann Parish and Northland Public Library. Loving books and literature as I do, the Book Nook is a perfect place for me to spend my Wednesday afternoons. My favorite aspect is making reading suggestions to our patrons. Usually that begins a friendly conversation about books-my second favorite topic--next to my grandchildren!” – Rosemary McLaughlin
More about Our Volunteers:
The support and assistance of a multitude of volunteers greatly contribute to Northland Library’s reputation as an established community treasure. Along with Rosemary McLaughlin, many of our volunteers have retired from a variety of professions including business and education. A great deal of our volunteers are students who chose Northland as the venue for their contributions to community service and we proudly boast of those who chose Northland with our offer of working in the solitude of the book shelves, the excitement of helping kids with the Summer Reading Club or returning annually to share their knowledge and commitment during the set-up, tear down and participation to the 3-day book sales. As always, our volunteers are awesome and continue to amaze!
HELP WANTED: Library Donation Pre-Sorter
Become an integral piece of Northland’s successful book sales! As a donation pre-sorter, you will volunteer for 2 hours on Saturdays to “separate the wheat from the chaff.” Pre-sorting will identify those items that are old, out of date, dirty, torn and overall
Events • November 2014
Events with an asterisk indicate Northland Library events. November 1 Star Wars Day* November 2 No Events Scheduled
Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
November 3 Science-Tots* 10:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Social Security and Retirement Planning 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2
Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center
North Hills Genealogist Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Room
Science-Tots* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Tuesday Night Book Discussion* 7:oo p.m. Room 148-1
Oxford Court Condo Association 5:30 p.m. Room 148-2
North Hills Past Finders 7:00pm Room 148-2
North Pittsburgh Past Finders 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
November 5 Tastefully Simple Fundraiser* 10:00 a.m. Lower Level Lobby
StorySwap* 7:00 p.m. Board Room
November 4 HealthAmerica Advantra 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Wise Walk* (Week 8) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field
CSI Club* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1 Toddler Time* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1 November 6 Tastefully Simple Fundraiser* 10:00 a.m. Lower Level Lobby UPMC for Life Seminar 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 CYAS Department Meeting* 1:00 p.m. Board Room Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2 Indian Cooking Class* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Toddler Time* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
November 7 No Events Scheduled
Toddler Time* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
November 8 NA Investment Club 9: a.m. Room 148-1
Teen Advisory Group* 3:00 p.m. Board Room
The Princeton Review SAT vs ACT Assessment 10:00 a.m. Room 148-2
November 9 No Events Scheduled November 10 Science-Tots* 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Highmark 10:00 a.m. Board Room
Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center
November 16 North American Rock Garden Society 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Writers at Work* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1
Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center
Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 Free Planning Workshop 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2 Readings in Alternative Everything* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 November 12 Toddler Time* 9:30 a.m. Room 14-1&2 Toddler Time* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Foreign Film* 1:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 CSI Club* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1 Toddler Time* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-2 NPL Foundation Board Meeting 7:00 p.m. Board Room Northland Knitters* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1
November 13 UPMC for Life 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1
Daffodil and Hosta Society 1:00 p.m. Board Room
November 17 Science-Tots8 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
November 11 Wise Walk* (Week 9) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field
November 15 International Game Day* 12:00 p.m. Young Adult Room
Science-Tots* 1:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2
North Hills Coin Club 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2
Conversation Salon* 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Room 148-2
November 14 Second Friday Book Discussion* 11:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Science-Tots* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 Non-Surgical, Regenerative Procedure for Pain 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 Watch and Clock Association 7:00 p.m. Room 148-2 November 18 Highmark 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Wise Walk* (Week 10) 9:30 a.m. Pie Traynor Field Mission…* 4:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2 North Hills Genealogists* 6:45 p.m. Room 148-1&2 November 19 Toddler Time* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Toddler Time* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2
Mystery Lovers Book Discussion* 7:00 p.m. Room 148-1 November 21 Northland Knitters* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 The Book Club 2:00 p.m. Room148-2 November 22 Serious Readers Discussion Group* 11:00 a.m. Board Room Embroidery Guild of America 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
November 23 No Events Scheduled 10:00am Room 148-1&2
November 24 Tai Chi at Blueberry Hill Park* 11:00 a.m. Blueberry Hill Activity Center HealthAmerica Advantra 4:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 November 25 UPMC for Life 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 NPL Committee Meeting* 6:00 p.m. Board Room NPL Authority Board Meeting* 7:30 p.m. Board Room November 26 Toddler Time* 9:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 November 26 Toddler Time* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-1&2 Conversation Salon* 1:00 p.m. Room 148-1 CLOSING at 5:00 p.m.
Travel Film* 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
November 27 CLOSED for Thanksgiving*
Toddler Time* 6:30 p.m. Room 148-1&2
November 28 La Leche League* 10:30 a.m. Room 148-2
November 20 UPMC for Life 10:00 a.m. Room 148-1 Gateway Hospice 3:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2 Teen Thursday* 3:00 p.m. Young Adult Room
November 29 No Events Scheduled November 30 Give Thanks for Stories!* 2:00 p.m. Room 148-1&2
Computer Classes • November 2014 IMPORTANT: You must have a library card in good standing in order to gain access to a public computer. Patrons will be prompted to enter in their library card number in order to start the session. ***Please Note: It is not necessary to have a library card to register for any of the computer classes listed below. Northland Library offers these classes free of charge. Class size is limited and pre-registration is required. You may register in person at the Computer Center on the upper level, or by calling (412) 366-8100 extension 131. Please notify the Computer Center if you are registered for a class and are unable to attend.
INTRODUCTORY CLASSES Computer Basics (For beginning computer users.) • Tuesday, November 11, 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. iPad Basics A hands-on introduction for beginning iPad users. Do you need some help getting started with your iPad? Come to this class to learn some of the basic features and popular functions of your iPad. Please bring your iPad to class. • Wednesday, November 12, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. • Wednesday, November 19, 10:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Staying in Touch using Yahoo! E-mail Make an appointment to set up your new Yahoo account (if necessary) before attending the class. Learn about the features of the Yahoo Mail page, including sending links and attachments. The instructor will also discuss individuals’ account questions and problems. Must have mouse and some typing skills as well as Internet competence. • Monday, November 17, 12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. Learning to Use the Internet In this combination of lecture and hands-on experience, participants will learn the basic layout of the Internet Explorer web browser. Participants will also work with browser Tabs and conduct searches using Search Engines and web addresses. Must have computer competence - mouse skills and some typing. • Tuesday, November 18, 10:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. Social Media Basics Twitter, Instagram, Facebook--- Is it all Greek to you? Learn about these and other types of social media. • Wednesday November 19, 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
MICROSOFT OFFICE SOFTWARE Microsoft Word 2010 Basics (For students with no previous Word experience. Must have mouse skills.) • Tuesday November 11, 1:00 p.m. -2:30 p.m. Microsoft Excel 2010 Basics (Must have solid Word competence.) • Monday, November 18, 12:30 p.m. -2:00 p.m.
OTHER CLASSES Basic Computer and/or Internet Competence Required Searching for Medical Information Online Learn how to find reliable Medical information online, how to spot health fraud and barriers to health care information thru Internet as well as non-Internet sources of information. • Thursday, November 20, 11:00 a.m. -12:30 p.m.
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