January Computer Classes for People 50+ Offered at UAMS

Four new computer classes are being offered at UAMS in Little Rock next month for Arkansans aged 50 and over.

Fundamentals for Beginners, Introduction to Computers, File Management and Excel will be taught in January at the Donald W. Reynolds Institute on Aging.

Classes begin January 3. Class times are:

• Fundamentals for Beginners, Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m. - noon
• Introduction to Computers, Mondays and Wednesdays, 1 - 3 p.m. 
• File Management, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. - noon 
• Excel, Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1 - 3 p.m.

The cost is $45 per course for individuals and $75 for couples. An optional textbook is $15. The program is administered by SeniorNet, a nonprofit volunteer group.

Classes are in Room 2156 at the Institute on Aging, 629 Jack Stephens Drive.

For more information and to register for a class, call (501) 603-1262, or contact Joan McKinstry at seniornetjoan2@gmail.com.

In addition, an iPad workshop will be from 2-3:30 p.m. January 11 at the Institute on Aging. It will cover such topics as cost, iPad storage, Wi-Fi, data plans, downloading library books, printing and popular applications for the tablet device.