August 7th, 2021 Newsletter

​Dear Members
 
Here is what is going on around the PC Club.
 
PC CLUB WORKSHOP IS OPEN
 
The PC Club Workshop is open Monday thru Friday 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. If you have not been to the workshop, it is located on the Third Floor of the Laguna Woods village Community Center 24351 El Toro Road.  The PC Workshop is open to all residents and there are more than 25 well-maintained computers with current operating systems, basic office suite software, and a broadband connection to the Internet. The workshop is also equipped with scanners and digital imaging software.
 
Next PC Club Meeting - Tuesday September 14th 2021 – Clubhouse 5
 
Our first PC Club Meeting of the year is scheduled for Tuesday September 14th at Clubhouse 5.  Note we have temporarily been moved from Clubhouse 7 to Clubhouse 5.  More information regarding the meeting will follow.
 
Upcoming September Classes and Special Interest Groups
 
Below is a list of the classes and special interest groups we will be offering in September.   You will receive an email as to when you can register for these sessions.
 
Enhancing Your Hobbies with Digital Graphics – 4 weeks
Mondays September 13th 2021 through October 4th 2021 1PM – 3PM
Instructor: Lynnette Siler
Cost: $15 members $25 nonmembers
In this class you will learn to create a basic digital memory page, add a background, photographs, a title, journaling, and elements to create something special.
 
A practice guide to reducing your digital footprint
Tuesday September 7th 2021 10AM – Noon
Instructor: Yori Neumark
Cost: $5 members $10 nonmembers
Today, most of us have multiple devices that are constantly connected to the internet and are constantly leaking and disclosing information about us. You have the ability to take back (some) control, and rein-in most of this drip-drip leaking of your most sensitive and personal information.

Google Photos – Including Preparing A Virtual Album – 2 class meetings
Monday & Wednesday September 13th 2021 and 15th 2021 10AM – Noon
Instructor: Joel Goldstein
Cost: $10 members    $15 nonmembers
Learn how to use the free Google Photos to organize, edit, retrieve, and share your photos--whether from your camera or your phone. You'll have the opportunity prepare a virtual album and get pointers on it.
 
What is Microsoft 365, and do I need it?
Thursday September 16th 2021 1PM – 3PM
Instructor:  Barbara Harris
Cost: $5 members   $10 nonmembers

Microsoft 365 is a subscription service that ensures you always have the most up-to-date Office apps from Microsoft. With Microsoft 365 Family, you can install Microsoft 365 on all your devices and sign in to five devices at the same time― which enables you to use Office no matter where you are or what device you're on.
 
Managing your Financial Life Digitally
Friday September 17th 2021 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM
Instructor:  Barbara Harris
Local Coordinator – Laguna Woods PC Club Free Tax Program
Cost: $5 members   $10 nonmembers
 
Is your financial life in order? Do you know what you own and what you owe? Do you understand the activity in your brokerage account and how much it is costing you to have it managed? Are you looking for options to manage your finances digitally?  Do you prepare your own income taxes and looking for software options to do so?
 
During this session you will be presented an overview on the following:
 
Understanding Financial Life – Income – Expenses – Assets – Liabilities
Financial Advisors – do you need one - pros and cons
Personal Finance Software – options – pros and cons
Tax Software – options – pros and cons
Open Discussion
 
This SIG will mainly be discussion with limited computer interaction, does not require a prerequisite or advanced computer experience.
 
Using Google Tools for Effective Collaboration
Monday October 4th 2021 10AM – Noon
Instructor: Debbie Dotson
Cost: $5 members   $10 nonmembers
 
In this interactive session, our goals will be engagement, organization, creativity, shareability, and impact. We’ll learn about sharing photos, files, calendars, and even our location with our family/friends, as well as online chats, maintaining lists, and tasks, with the easy-to-use apps that are all part of the new Google “Workspace”.  
 
APCUG August Wednesday Workshops
 
The PC Club is a member of APCUG - Association of Personal Computer User Groups. APCUG offers online classes.  Upcoming Workshops Include:
 
August 11, 2021 – It's all about Cars!
August 25, 2021 – Review and New with the Linux Team
 
9 am PT, 10 am MT, 11 am CT, 12 pm ET

August 11, 2021 – Register here    https://forms.gle/6iqD7gBZQofyXD7b8
Registration closes at 11:30 ET on August 10, 2021.
 
Music in the Car with Ray Baxter, President, Payson Computer Meet-Up Club
Remember when it was so "cool" to have a push-button AM radio in the car? This presentation will review how to utilize your existing Compact Disc collection, now that many new cars no longer have a CD player, by streaming from an online service, using Bluetooth, flash drives, smartphones, etc.
 
Automotive Diagnostics and Blue Driver with John Krout, Presenter & Newsletter Contributor, Potomac Area Technology and Computer Society. Learn how the commercial Blue Driver car interface, and the free Blue Driver app, enable you to read and maybe even understand the English-language descriptions of trouble codes recorded in your car's internal network. All vehicles sold new in the U.S. since 1996 are required to include the standard interface to which the Blue Driver Bluetooth interface connects. Learn the difference between transient codes and permanent codes. Keep your car maintenance vendor honest by ensuring they focus on what is necessary according to your car.

 Review and New with the Linux Team

August 25, 2021 – Register here    https://forms.gle/PqYwtFiCkh3CVD548
Registration closes at 11:30 ET on August 24, 2021.

This is a separate workshop not in the Learning Linux series and has a unique registration link. It is only for those new to Linux or interested in learning about Linux. And those attending our series who need to clarify and review some of what we have talked about.

The primary focus will be an open mic Q&A session where beginners can ask those questions, they felt they couldn’t ask before. This will be the time for you to get the answers you need to some of those burning questions like: “What did you mean by.…?” or “Will you repeat ..…?” or “Show me again … ?” or “I still don't understand ….?” or “How do you …?” or “Can you explain ....... in a different way?"
 
Free Income Tax Preparation – Looking for Volunteers.
 
The Laguna Woods PC Club in partnership with United way sponsors the
Laguna Woods Free Tax Program.  
 
For those of you who have filed an extension or have not filed your 2020 tax return and would
like our program to prepare your tax return for you, email [email protected]. The last day to file a
2020 tax return without penalty  is Friday October 15, 2021.
 
Volunteers
Volunteers are the key to keeping our workshop operating.  We are always looking for Greeter and Supervisor volunteers.  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 1:00 and 3:00 PM.

Stay safe and look forward to seeing you in person at our September 14th, 2021 meeting.
 
The Laguna Woods PC Club Board
John Huber – President                                   [email protected]
Dee Tucker - Vice President                           [email protected]
Secretary - Vacant                                           [email protected]
Barbara Harris -Treasurer                               [email protected]
Jack Schnabel- Education Chair                      [email protected]
Lynn Brown – Membership Chair                      [email protected]
Gary Peterson - Greeter Coordinator           [email protected]
Ron Nelson – Publicity Chair                         [email protected]
Charles Easlon -System Analyst                       [email protected]
Kathryn & Shelton Green - Webmasters       [email protected]
Judy Mandel - Historian                                    [email protected]
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