Sign Up Now for Fall Courses!

Learn something new at the Forest Heights Community Centre. Register now while there are spaces available.  Consider forwarding this email to anyone else who may be interested.

Ideas or suggestions? We welcome your input to help us plan for the Fall season!

Registration

Click here to access the City of Kitchener registration website. Need help?Download this guide or ask at any Community Centre. Use the barcode numbers below to quickly locate the course you are interested in.

Android Tablets and Phones - Level 1

Gain confidence on your Android tablet or phone through this hands-on course. Learn how to organize your device, explore basic features and use practical apps.

Participants must bring their Android tablet or phone to class.

Barcode 220490 Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Wednesdays Oct 26 - Nov 9  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Android Tablets and Phones - Level 2

Gain confidence on your on your Android tablet or Android-based smart phone through this hands-on course. Learn how to personalize your device, use Google voice commands, connect to the Internet, connect with others through Facebook and social apps, and explore entertainment capabilities.

Participants must bring their Android tablet or phone to class.

Barcode 220492 Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Wednesdays Nov 16 - Nov 30  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

iPads and iPhones - Level 1

Gain confidence on your Apple iPad or iPhone through this hands-on course. Learn how to organize your device, explore basic features and use practical apps.

Participants must bring their iPad or iPhone to class.

Barcode 220495 Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Tuesdays Nov 1 - Nov 15  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

iPads and iPhones - Level 2

Gain confidence on your Apple iPad or iPhone through this hands-on course. Learn how to personalize your device, use Siri voice commands, connect to the Internet, connect with others through Facebook and social apps, and explore entertainment capabilities.

Participants must bring their own IPad or iPhone to class.

Barcode 220493 Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Tuesdays Nov 22 - Dec 6  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Manage Investments with Google Spreadsheets (New)

Google Spreadsheets provides up to date investment information and powerful tracking and charting features to help you focus and manage your investments. You will learn to use these capabilities to build your own personal portfolio management tool.

Participants should be familiar with spreadsheets and basic computer use and concepts and must bring their own laptops to class.

Barcode 220494  Instructor: Howard Lenos
4 weeks  Thursdays Nov 17 - Dec 8 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Taming Facebook (New)

Facebook is a great way to stay in touch with friends and family. The problem is that it’s often difficult to separate the noise from what's really important.  This hands-on course will help you get Facebook under control. We will explore how to manage your Newsfeed, using lists and private groups, and guidelines for effective communications.

Participants should be familiar with basic computer and Internet use and bring their laptop, iPad or tablet to class.

Barcode 220487  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Wednesdays Oct 5 - Oct 19  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Using Windows 10

Windows 10 has arrived and is loaded with new capabilities. This hands-on course will help you get the most out of Windows 10. It covers on-line features like OneDrive, Microsoft's new Cortana voice interaction, The Edge Internet browser, search capabilities, customizing your Windows experience, and other changes relative to previous versions.

Participants should be familiar with basic computer use and concepts and are encouraged to bring their own Windows 10 (or Windows 10 capable) laptops to class.

Barcode 220496  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
4 weeks  Tuesdays Oct 4 - Oct 25  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Working with Digital Photos

Get organized to do more with your digital photos. Topics include: how to take better pictures, setting up and organizing a photo library, basic photo editing, printing photos, and creative photo projects. Content is tailored to the specific interests and experience levels of the class.

Participants must bring their own digital camera, be familiar with using Microsoft Windows, working with files and folders, and have a basic knowledge of photography. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop to class.

Barcode 220489  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
6 weeks  Thursdays Oct 6 - Nov 10  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Sign Up Now for Winter Courses!

Learn something new this winter at the Forest Heights Community Centre. Register now while there are spaces available.  Consider forwarding this email to anyone else who may be interested.

What's new?

• Shorter, more specific courses (2 to 5 weeks)
• More time and date options available
• Smaller class sizes

Want to help recommend or evaluate a new course? We'd love to hear from you!

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All About Email

Become an email expert through this hands-on course. Learn how email works, how to email groups and manage your address book, send files, and open attachments.

Participants should have an existing email account, be familiar with basic internet and computer use, and are encouraged to bring their own laptops, iPads or tablets to class.

Barcode 200818  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
2 weeks  Tuesdays Feb 16 - Feb 23  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Android Tablets and Smart Phones

Gain confidence on your on your Android tablet or Android-based smart phone through this hands-on course. Learn how to personalize your device, use Google voice commands, connect to the Internet, connect with others through Facebook and social apps, and explore entertainment capabilities.

Participants must bring their own Android tablets or smart phones to class.

Barcode 200915  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
4 weeks  Tuesdays Feb 16 - Mar 8  7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Barcode 200823  Instructor: Howard Lenos  
4 weeks  Wednesdays Feb 17 - Mar 9  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

iPads and iPhones

Gain confidence on your Apple iPad or iPhone through this hands-on course. Learn how to personalize your device, use Siri voice commands, connect to the Internet, connect with others through Facebook and social apps, and explore entertainment capabilities.

Participants must bring their own IPad or iPhone to class.

Barcode 200824  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
4 weeks  Tuesdays Jan 12 - Feb 2  7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Barcode 200917  Instructor: Howard Lenos  
4 weeks  Wednesdays Jan 13 - Feb 3  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Learning About Spreadsheets

Learn the basics of how to use a Spreadsheet Program (such as Microsoft Excel). This hands-on program will help you understand the core concepts and terms, while you plan and develop a functional worksheet useful for addressing practical needs such as budgeting and information tracking.

Participants should be familiar with basic computer concepts, and are encouraged to bring their own laptops to class.

Barcode 200819  Instructor: Robert Morley
3 weeks  Mondays Jan 11 - Jan 25  1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Barcode 200920  Instructor: Robert Morley 
3 weeks  Mondays Feb 8 - Feb 29  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Working with Digital Photos

Get organized to do more with your digital photos. Topics include: how to take better pictures, setting up and organizing a photo library, basic photo editing, printing photos, and creative photo projects. Content is tailored to the specific interests and experience levels of the class.

Participants must bring their own digital camera, be familiar with using Microsoft Windows, working with files and folders, and have a basic knowledge of photography. Participants are encouraged to bring their own laptop to class.

Barcode 200821  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Wednesdays Jan 13 - Feb 17  11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Working with Windows

Improve your confidence and expertise in working with Microsoft Windows. This hands-on course will teach you how to use any recent version of Windows. Includes topics on the Windows desktop, using multiple windows, using the Windows clipboard, and organizing your information files and folders.

Participants should be familiar with basic computer use and concepts and are encouraged to bring their own laptops to class.

Barcode 200821  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Tuesdays Jan 12 - Jan 26  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Using the Internet

Surf the Internet with confidence through this hands-on course. Includes topics on using Internet Explorer and other modern browsers, interesting websites, Internet safety, search techniques and online accounts.

Participants should be familiar with basic computer use and concepts and are encouraged to bring their own laptops, iPads or tablets to class.

Barcode 200820  Instructor: Howard Lenos 
3 weeks  Tuesdays Mar 1 - Mar 15  10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.