65+ Project

Short courses for adults aged 65 and over

To register your interest please call us on 01727 737154 or email us at acl@oaklands.ac.uk

If the session is full, we will add you to our waiting list. Prior to the start of the course further information will be sent. Course Prerequisites - A basic level of English & Maths is required.

These courses are subsidised by Hertfordshire Adult & Family Learning Service to provide learning opportunities in the county. A condition of this funding is that all students are required to reflect on their learning and record this information on a few forms. Thank you for your cooperation.

All

courses ONLY £10

Unless otherwise stated

The courses below are for the Spring and Summer terms. Please contact us for further details or visit www.oaklands.ac.uk/acl

Internet and Staying Safe Online

Did you know that cyber-crime is the fastest growing crime type in the world and also that the majority of these types of crime can also be prevented by adopting basic cyber security measures?

This course will cover improving your mouse and keyboard skills; accessing secure websites and understanding what makes them secure; navigating shopping sites e.g. Amazon, eBay, food stores for delivery/click & collect, ordering tickets for the theatre, trains etc; how to create a secure password; staying safe on line – junk email/phishing emails and clearing history, cache, favourites and more...

This six-week course will be delivered in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City/Hatfield. Each lesson is 2 hours duration.

Memoir Writing

Our memories are the most precious thing we have. This course will help you to capture yours in writing, both for yourself and your family.

It will provide you expert training from a professional writer. Learn how to plan your memoirs and start the process of putting your life into words.

This six-week course is delivered in Welwyn Garden City/Hatfield. Each lesson is 2 hours duration.

More courses and 65+ Project venue information overleaf...

Short courses for adults aged 65 and over

Getting Started with your Smartphone

Have you got a smartphone that you want to learn more about, do you only use a few functions but are eager to utilise this resource more, then help is at hand. Get more out of your phone by joining these practical sessions. You will explore your device options by delving into settings. Search, download, group and delete ‘apps’, phone storage and implications, understand common terminology, how you can customise your phones to meet your needs and more...

This four-week course is delivered in Welwyn Garden City/Hatfield and Borehamwood. Each lesson is 2 hours duration.

Mindfulness for Daily Living

Learn how to bring the mind to rest by understanding the basics of mindful living; learn and practise meditation techniques and reap the benefits of the physical, emotional and mental good health that mindfulness can provide.

This six-week course is delivered in St Albans and Welwyn Garden City/Hatfield. Each lesson is 2 hours duration.

Venues Our 65+ courses are held at various venues in St Albans, Hatfield and Borehamwood depending on local demand.

Campus Venues St Albans Campus

Hatfield Road, St Albans AL4 0JA

Welwyn Garden City Campus

The Campus, Welwyn Garden City AL8 6AH

Oaklands Borehamwood

Todd Close, 163 Elstree Way, Borehamwood WD6 1JY

Community Venues Fleetville Community Centre

Royal Road, St Albans AL1 4LQ

Hatfield Community Hub

White Lion House, Town Centre, Hatfield AL10 0JL

Herts Community Foundation

Foundation House, 2-4 Fiddlebridge Lane Hatfield AL10 0RN

To register your interest for the 65+ courses, please email: acl@oaklands.ac.uk or call 01727 737154

Contact Info

Call ACL Office: 01727 737154 email: acl@oaklands.ac.uk www.oaklands.ac.uk/acl