PT SLUG - New time in June

PT SLUG will offer a Beginning Macintosh Class in June.

This class will focus on the Macintosh computer and its OS X operating system. The class is equally appropriate for first-time Mac users, those with limited knowledge of the Mac, and for experienced OS 9 users upgrading to OS X. Because we have use of the WSU Mac Lab, you do not have to have an OS X Mac to participate. There will only be room for 12 participants using WSU's 9 iMacs. The computers at WSU have all appropriate software for the course. There is additional classroom space for three people using their own laptops. Maximum class size will be limited to 12 so that adequate individual attention can be provided.

Cost of the April class will be $40.00 to be paid in advance to PTSLUG. In addition all participants will need to purchase "The Little Mac Book, Tiger Edition," by Robin Williams, also in advance. The book is is available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, and elsewhere for about $15.00.

The course will be taught by Bob Snow, who will be assisted in the classroom by three experienced Mac users, so there will be plenty of individual attention. It will consist of four 2-hour workshops on Friday evenings June 1, 8, 15 and 22 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Participants who enroll will be expected to attend all four classes. The sessions will be held in the computer lab at Washington State University North Olympic Peninsula Extension in the Shold Business Park on Rhody Drive in Port Hadlock.

Each session will include an introductory presentation, followed by questions and answers and then an hour or so of hand's-on work with the computers. All basic Mac operating information will be covered, beginning with how to turn on the computer, how the computer looks and works, use of the mouse and the keyboard, creating and printing documents, managing files, browsing the Internet, how to send and receive email and many other topics. During the class, participants will use several programs that come installed on all Macs, including the TextEdit word processor, Mail (Apple's email application) and Safari (Apple's web browser). Participants will be introduced to additional Mac programs such as Dashboard's Widgets.

If you wish to sign up you can contact PTSLUG Secretary Joy Bland. Her email is joysdg1945@yahoo.com. The $40 fee must be paid in advance of the course and is non-refundable. Only those who have paid the fee before the classes begin will be assured a reservation in the class. Participants should send a check for $40 made out to PTSLUG to Joy Bland, 810 Egg and I Road, Chimacum, WA 98325. Telephone (360) 732-4914. If you have a question about the course's content you can contact Bob Snow via email at sherman101@mac.com.

One scholarship position has been made available to WSU. Anyone interested in applying for that spot should contact Robert Force either via email (force@wsu.edu), telephone (379-5610) or in person at WSU NOP Learning Center, Port Hadlock.

Your request for a reservation and the fee must be received by May 26, 2007 to insure a spot in the class. Reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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