This website is updated with information on technology and more. 

June 2009 - Website of the Month
Technology for Dummies - in Plain English, Common Craft has some plain English videos about complex tech topics such as wikis, CFL bulbs, phishing, and other non-computer issues which are explained disarmingly using simple paper cutout animations. 

Browse our library of previously featured websites. 

Maintain your Brain!
This fun-filled class will help you remain mentally alert, possibly learn a few things.  Computer skills are not needed for this class, but a bit of knowledge of the internet will help.  Click here for more information.  

New to computers?  Have no fear....better late than never

Need to learn the keyboard.  This page has many links to help you improve your skills. 

Useful sites offered by Westport:
www.westportlibrary.org                      www.ci.westport.ct.us

Other useful information
PC Safety    (outline for class taught at center)
Careers for those 50+
shopping
travel   (note this will take you to another website)
prescription medications 
Buying a computer     
Genealogy    
Search engines    
Click here for useful information on the internet!  This includes links to many sites you may find helpful. 
Detective work! .... finding people, etc.    
Easing web anxiety!  (it also has some very useful links)
Living Wills  
Medical Research 

This site is not an "official" website for the center, but one that is created by Alan Weaver (computer instructor) as a teaching aid for classes offered.   

Note:  for further information regarding this website or with questions, please email:

Computer classes

Computers...beyond the basics
Designed for those who regularly use a computer.  This course is designed for people who know the basics of the computer and want to improve them either in the office, as a volunteer, or for personal reasons. Learn how to organize files or photos on a computer, improve techniques in both Word and Excel. In addition, students will have an introductory session with Photoshop Elements so you can touch up vacation or holiday photos.  
Excel project - payroll

MS Publisher-photos  (zipped folder)

Files are for MS Office classes    Instructions to unzip
Beginner    Word     Word 2     Excel    Excel 2     PowerPoint

ONLINE VIDEOS
Click here for a 10 minutes video (WMV file) on Elements
Below are at YouTube (requires Flash)
Windows File Management  
Financial Functions in Excel
System Tools in Windows  
Getting Stock prices online from Excel (supplement to Using Technology to Manage Your Investments) 

Ongoing Photoshop Elements / Photo Restoration - to be offered later this spring!
Some videos are offered on this page (provides YouTube)
Click here for photos
Example of restored photo shown on this page

CLASS SCHEDULES
Computer Tips and Tricks newsletter for Winter 2009 sis online with schedule.  Please call to verify dates/times/prices. 

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2009 - Jan-Mar Schedule (tentative)

Ongoing: 
Mondays with Donna or Fridays with Frank...make an appointment.  Call 341-5099, $3 per session
Computer clinic - Fridays 3-4 PM, Andree Brooks, free!  Feel free to drop in! 

Additional files for Photoshop Elements here. 
problem photos 1      old photos  
problem photos 2

You can also see all our classes listed at the Westport Continuing Ed website.  

If you need someone to help you set up a computer or provide tutoring on using the computer and you live in the Westport area, please contact David Brenner at 247-6688.  He is away at college, but is available during school breaks and during holidays.  His rate is $25/hour.