Fifty Forward Classes- Feb. schedule

Classes

Mah-Jongg for Beginners - Tuesdays
12:30 - 3 p.m., Davis Classroom
Individual or group lessons will be provided by a member of the Mah-Jongg group. If you have taken lessons and want to perfect your game, come and play at the Learner's Table with others who have little or no experience with the game. You can learn and watch until you feel proficient enough to join a regular game table. A seasoned player will always play at the Learner's Table.

*Cell Phone 101 - Second Tuesday of each month
10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.., Roos Classroom
Does the thought of text messaging intimidate you? Would you like to learn how to quick dial your friends and family? We will give you personal instruction on this new wave of communication. If you are unsure if your phone is set up for text messaging, please contact your cell phone provider. Please bring your phone instruction manual with you. By appointment only

*Pinochle for Beginners - Tuesdays in February
1 -3 p.m., Community Room
Pinochle is a trick-taking game typically for two, three or four players and played with a 48 card deck. Derived from the card game bezique, players score points by trick-taking and also by forming combinations of cards into melds. Each hand is played in three phases: bidding, melds, and tricks. Space is limited

*Digital Photography: Taking Pictures - Tuesday, February 2
Noon - 3 p.m., Roos Classroom
Fee: $12 per person
Instructor, Pam Judd (judd_pamela@yahoo.com)
This class is for the first time digital camera owner. We will practice taking pictures and review basics for a good composition including basic camera operation, lighting, zooming in, landscapes, people, etc. Bring your camera and be ready to take that shot! We will be working inside and outside of the building. Space is limited

*Internet Simplified - Thursday, February 4
9 - 10:30 a.m., Roos Classroom
Fee: $6 per person
Instructor, Dan Tholen (dstholen@comcast.net)
Are you aware of all of the information you can find on the Internet? It can be used as a resource for news, weather, and sports, but there is so much more you can find. Dictionaries, encyclopedias, phone books ... you name it! In this class, we will look at some of the simple things you can do such as create an e-mail address, online shopping, and look up information. This class is perfect for someone who is very new to the Internet or for someone who has never used it. Space is limited

*Digital Photography for Beginners -
Thursdays, February 4, 11, 18
Noon - 2 p.m., Roos Classroom
Fee: $25 per person for the three-week session
Instructor, Pam Judd (judd_pamela@yahoo.com)
In this class we will learn the steps on how to download pictures from your digital camera onto a personal computer (PC). We will work with and create folders on the desktop and in drives. We will discuss folder organization, how to sign-on to your Internet email account, attach pictures to emails, and upload pictures to the Internet. Also, we will import pictures into documents and download pictures to the computer and work with Picasa software. Space is limited