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  • Welcome
  • Donations
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    • Guidelines
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    • Suggest a Class
  • Class Registration
  • Registration Instructions
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    • Scams
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Laguna Woods Village PC Club

​Laguna Woods Village ​PC Club

 Bob Sellards Learning Center

The PC Club Learning Center ​is ​Open
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​LOCATION
​LAGUNA WOODS VILLAGE ​COMMUNITY CENTER   ​​THIRD FLOOR
24351 EL TORO ROAD     ​LAGUNA 
WOODS, CA   92637

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​Bob Sellards was ​one of our most active members and
​president of the club for ​many years.
  

NOTE
Volunteers are the key to keeping our workshop operating. The PC Club needs Greeters and Workshop Supervisors. 
 If you are interested in volunteering 2 hours a week, ​please visit our webpage  https://www.thepcclub.org/volunteers.html 
​and fill out a volunteer application. You can also stop by the workshop any Friday afternoon between ​1 and 3 pm

Benefits of PC Club Membership   |   ​Become a Volunteer

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IN PERSON CLASSES in the LEARNING CENTER ARE FREE
LWV ​Administration Bldg  3rd Floor

donation requested

REGISTER ONLINE
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER ONLINE

​FOR CLASSES

​or
​
REGISTER IN PERSON
in the PC Club Workshop 
(3rd floor of the LWV Administration Building)

To Register: Visit the PC Club website at https://www.thepcclub.org/ and select Class Registration in the left menu. Or visit the PC Club Workshop on the third floor of the Community Center 11AM to 3PM to register manually. Classes are held in the Bob Sellards PC Club Learning Center, adjacent to the Workshop. ​Masks are optional.

 
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​Introduction to Windows 11

Instructor: J.R. DAVIS
Tuesday  January 24, 2023
 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
This class is an introduction to Windows 11 and how to use it. It consists of a presentation and demonstration of Windows 11 including differences from Windows 10. This class is designed for the average person without a technical background who wants to make better use of their PC for common tasks such as Email and online browsing. 
 
Defending Your Technology
Staying Secure on Your Devices and The Internet

Instructor: Ron Nelson
Wednesday  January 25, 2023
 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Whether it’s email, passwords, website security, phone scams, public Wi-Fi or… the best defense again technology scams are UNDERSTANDING. ALL forms of modern technology have security issues! But not using technology today is simply out of the question. So how do you protect yourself? By understanding some simple practices which will help to prevent many problems. We’ll cover a bunch without the techno speak (unless you ask for it).

 Gmail and More
Instructor: Barbara Harris
Wednesday  January 30  2023
 12:45 pm - 3:00 pm

This class is a hands-on class for individuals who have an existing Gmail account and want to know more about settings and other Google Features that come with your Gmail account. We will cover Gmail settings, Google Drive, Google Photos, Google Calendar and briefly touch on sheets, docs and slides.
Prerequisites:  You need to have an active Gmail account and you will need to be able to get into your account which means you have to come with your log in and password. Please plan on coming 10 minutes early to log into your account so you are ready with the class begins at 1 PM.  This class will be limited to 20 participants, and you are welcome to bring your own computer.
CLICK HERE FOR

​ FEBRUARY CLASSES DETAILS

Windows 10 to 11 Upgrade
Instructor: J.R. DAVIS
Tuesday  February 7, 2023

 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Microsoft Excel for Beginners
 Instructor: Wei Du
Monday  February 13, 2023
 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
 
Windows 11 in Korean Language
 Instructor: IK Kim
Friday  February 17, 2023
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
 
Google Photos 
Instructor: Joel Goldstein
Tuesday  February 21, 2023
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Chromebooks in Korean Language
 Instructor: Ik Kim
Friday  February 24, 2023 
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Introduction to Chromebooks
 Instructor: J.R. Davis
Tuesday  February 28, 2023  
 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

If you are a PC Club member you will get an email with the information ​needed for registration. ​Information is also available on the club website:  http://www.thepcclub.org   or in the PC Computer Workshop on the ​3rd floor of the ​​Laguna Woods Community Center ​​Administration Building.  

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WEDNESDAY WORKSHOPS
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET

1/18/23 – Having Fun with Linux
Register for this workshop here -- https://forms.gle/1KjudeipEQTncDo38
After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration. In addition, you will receive the workshop encrypted Zoom link on Tuesday, 1/17, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time.
 
At the start of a New Year and with hopes of new attendees interested in learning about Linux, we'll start our first workshop with a revised presentation on an "Introduction to Linux." We'll then learn about the possible new format for the Learning Linux workshops. Some members of the team will share some "Newsworthy Notes" and maybe share some programs in the "Software Showcase" section. There were a couple of questions/items from the December Roundtable that didn't get addressed, and we'll bring them up and see if we get any resolved. And you never know what might come up in our "open mic" Q&A. John

 
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1/25/23 – Google Photos Tips & Tricks 
Register for this workshop here -- https://forms.gle/Vrr7faFZ2wVQuTcXA
After you click Submit, you will receive a pop-up acknowledgment of your registration. In addition, you will receive the workshop encrypted Zoom link on Tuesday, 1/24, after registration closes at 6 pm Pacific Time.
 
A Potpourri of Google Photos Tips & Tricks with Chris & Jim. Including Recent Improvements for faster and easier searching with Google Photos; Advanced photo searching techniques, including smarter naming of photo albums; How to share your album or a single photo with relatives and friends; Using motion photos (Android) and Live photos (iPhone): These are handy tools to ensure everyone in a group photo has their eyes open; Using motion photos (Android) and Live photos (iPhone)—handy tools to ensure everyone in a group photo has their eyes open; Background blurring; Face unblurring after the picture is taken, Color focus and the Smart Object Eraser.
 
Creating a Public Digital Calendar for Your Computer Club with John Krout. A public calendar for your group can provide reminders of recurring events, such as meetings, SIGs, special events, etc., for your members and visitors to your website.
 
Each digital calendar is accessible via a URL. You can share that URL via your web page, email, flyers, and social media.
 
When you add or update an event in a digital calendar, that update is distributed to everyone who uses the digital calendar.


​​WINDOWS 11 VIDEOS

'Windows 11'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ni2Bl6O07nA
Windows 11 Leaked - Let's Explore It! (Build 21996.1 Overview & Demo) - YouTube 

 
​Bill James sent this video  
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VMHgM_hTzlw
​Windows 11 Build 21996 - New Start, Taskbar, Widgets, Tablet Improvements, Sounds + MORE - YouTube


​GENERATION GAP

​Generation Gap is a fun, family-oriented show where seniors are teamed up with someone in their family aged 8-15 (grandchild, great-grandchild, or great-niece/nephew, for example) and will answer pop culture trivia questions!

​We are looking for fun, active Seniors 65+ and their families in California, Arizona and Nevada who would love to compete against other families for cash and prizes!

If anyone is interested in applying, they can contact
​ Rachel at:
   rachelkaplancasting@gmail.com or call 424-835-2651
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​Looking for Instructors
The PC Club is looking to expand the Education Program.  We need Instructors for various subjects, Genealogy, Social media apps, etc.  If you are interested in sharing your knowledge with other club member by leading a class, contact educationchair@thepcclub.org
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​Tax Appointments
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​CLICK HERE TO
MAKE YOUR TAX APPOINTMENT NOW
 

https://taxappointment.org
​Tax Program Appointments
We are gearing up the upcoming tax seasons.  
​Drop off location this year will at
Clubhouse 6 starting January 31, 2023, by appointment only.  

If you have any questions regarding our
​Free Tax Program or want to confirm if you qualify, contact  taxes@thepcclub.org
​
​or call or text:  ​949 391-9718
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​​
TAX PROGRAM NEWS
​
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE ​LAGUNA WOODS PC CLUB
FOR BEING AWARDED HIGHEST ​2020 TAX SEASON ACCURACY RATE 98.6%


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Airs on Village Television/TV6
Channel 6 every
Tuesday at 2:00 pm
Friday at 10:30 am
https://youtu.be/vtA4525lz0U

  Full Talk Tech Playlist
click on button below to select appropriate video 

https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL42xcltr8DpODoSQFFfxqmS__L7IVCEgj 
CLICK HERE FOR 
​
LET'S TALK TECH
This Day   
Our Education Chair Debbie Dotson and our Workshop Manager Dee Tucker was featured on This Day.   If you missed the episode select the YouTube link     https://youtu.be/vtA4525lz0U
CLICK HERE FOR 
​
LET'S TALK TECH

with Debbie & Dee

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A NEW OR REPEAT CLASS

PC CLUB CLASS SUGGESTIONS

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THE ​CLASS SUGGESTIONS BUTTON ABOVE

 

(2) COMPLETE THE
​REQUESTED INFORMATION ONLINE

​(3)  SUBMIT THE FORM


JOIN THE PC CLUB OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
FOR THE NEXT 12 MONTHS
​STILL ONLY $10.00

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​JOIN OR RENEW
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YOUR PC CLUB MEMBERSHIP

Learning Center attendees are encouraged to use our PCs or bring a laptop / tablet to quickly check out or utilize ​new information. 
​Seating is limited; all residents welcome, but PC Club members have priority. ​ ​Please RSVP to ensure inclusion.

​The PC Club Learning Center is a facility designed to help members improve their computer skills in a classroom environment. The facility features twenty-one computers for student use, with class instructional material projected onto a large screen. All computers have the latest operating system, basic software, flat-panel monitors, and a high-speed Internet connection provided free of charge : 
​West Coast Internet, (949) 487-3302   http://www.westcoastinternet.com
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​Areas of instruction include:
​basic and intermediate computer skills, the Internet, Email, Mobile Technology, and a variety of specific applications.


​Teachers are volunteer members and guest instructors. There is a small fee for each class.
​Enrollment does not require membership in the PC Club, but members receive a discount.

 ​Night bus service available. ​Call (949) 597-4659


NOTICE OF STUDENT NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICY
The Laguna Woods Village PC Club’s Learning Center admits students of any race, color, national and ethnic origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded to students at the Learning Center. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin in administration of its educational policies, admissions policies or other programs.


​​Benefits of PC Club Membership  |  ​Become a Volunteer

HELP DESK         ‪(301) 244-8755‬   |    help@thepcclub.org


​All functions in the PC facilities are for Laguna Woods Village Residents and their guests only. ​ 
Your PC Club is a non-profit organization, dedicated to helping residents improve their computer skills and get more enjoyment
from their computers. ​Section 501(c) (3), Tax ID 42-1645625.  

​The Laguna Woods Village PC Club maintains Laguna Woods Village's PC facilities and providing helpful services and learning opportunities to all residents.  The PC facilities are managed and executed by volunteer members.  The facilities are funded jointly by Laguna Woods Village and the PC Club. ​
The PC Workshop and the Learning Center are located on the third floor of the Laguna Woods Village Community Center, 24351 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, California 92637
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  • Home
  • Welcome
  • Donations
  • PC Club Membership
  • PC Workshop
    • Guidelines
  • Learning Center
    • Suggest a Class
  • Class Registration
  • Registration Instructions
  • TAX PROGRAM
  • Next Meeting
  • Cyber Security
    • Scams
    • Ransomware
    • Fraud
    • Malware
  • Genealogy Links
  • News Blog
  • Volunteers
    • Volunteer Online Application Form
    • Volunteer PDF Application Form
    • Volunteer Paper Application Request
  • About Us
  • Board
    • Board Contact - Vice President
  • Contact Us
  • Fee Based Contractors
  • Computer Disposal
  • Lost And Found
  • Technical Clubs
  • Laguna Woods Village Library
  • APCUG Conferences
  • LWV Computer Club - PC Webpage