Teen Space Launch Party

Posted by Aaron on 21 December 19

The san rafael public library has a new teen space! Come to our ribbon cutting ceremony to enjoy out of this world games, snacks, and good times. And books! Everyone is welcome so bring a friend.

Marin Master Gardeners: The Ease and Joy of Growing Edibles in Containers

Posted by bonnie on 21 December 19

The Ease and Joy of Growing Edibles in Containers

Whether you’re downsizing or want to raise your gardens up for greater comfort, you’ll love growing nutritious edibles in containers. Think outside the ‘pot’ with interesting containers to give your garden beds, patios, and balconies instant visual punch. Learn which edibles to plant: herbs, lettuces, and salad greens. Combine them with edible flowers for spectacular color and contrast. Your body will love container gardening because you can maintain and harvest without bending over.

Marin Master Gardener Toni Gattone

CE: 1 CE Unit

Canceled – Readers of the Pack

Posted by on 17 December 19

All San Rafael Public Library programs are canceled through the end of March. Library patrons are advised to follow the recommendations issued by the Department of Public Health regarding social gatherings.

Find the latest local information on Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) here.

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Earn books by reading to trained “listening” dogs! Dogs offer a calm, safe environment in which children may practice, make mistakes, and try out different strategies that help them become more confident readers. No registration needed. For youth ages 6+. All reading levels welcome.

Somatic Awareness – Living with Ease & Balance: The Alexander Technique

Posted by bonnie on 12 December 19

The Next Chapter:

Somatic Awareness – Living with Ease & Balance: The Alexander Technique with Janet Lott

This seminar is designed to guide us to increased awareness of our bodies and how they function. This information may lead to better posture, improved balance, more fluid walking and easier sitting and standing.

The Alexander Technique is a simple system to help you relearn how to move through daily activities with ease and comfort. Rather than a style of exercise, it is an educational process that helps to change firmly entrenched patterns and rediscover an innate awareness of efficient and balanced movement.  Instructor, Janet Lott will guide you through the basics of the technique.

Janet Lott, MFA, AmSat, is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, Yoga and Argentine Tango.

Post-Holiday Book Sale

Posted by bonnie on 11 December 19

All books, CDs, DVDs and audio books marked down. Bargains will be appeal to all ages of your family. Buy the gardening book you always wanted and stock up on kids’ books for rainy days. Get a new read for yourself and cozy up to the fire on long winter nights…

Walking Over the Earth – The Next Chapter: Retirement

Posted by bonnie on 10 December 19

Walking Over the Earth takes readers on a yearlong funny and
sometimes maddening travel experience with Laureen, as she journeys, solo, at age 74, from the Arctic Circle to the Sahara Desert, and many places in between and after. Laureen is 82 now.

Laureen Kruse Diephof was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. She attended Colorado University, and graduated with a BA in Sociology from the University of the Pacific, in Stockton, California, and attended graduate school in Education at National University in San Diego. Laureen has been affiliated in some form of the communication business for several decades as a photojournalist, including publishing a piece in USA Today. Her major accomplishment in life, aside from her family, is earning a pilot’s license in the Colorado Rockies.

She has lived in The Netherlands and in Costa Rica and traveled to other countries from both of those locations. She feels blessed by having many adventures while traveling the world, and her worldwide, one-year memoir Walking Over the Earth has been published and available on Amazon.

All Things Apple! Intermediate Level with Beryn Hammil

Posted by bonnie on 08 December 19

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all face-to-face All Things Apple! classes have been suspended indefinitely, but Beryn has begun teaching via Zoom video conferencing.

If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like more information about classes being conducted on Zoom, or be put on the waiting list for participation, please contact Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org

Instructor, Beryn Hammil, will email you a welcome packet and a Zoom meeting link. You must register in advance in Zoom each week for all classes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You will receive a full set of invitations to register every Friday morning for the following week’s four (4) classes (two beginner classes and two intermediate/advanced classes). Choose whichever ones you’re interested in attending.

Beginner classes meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:00 pm for one hour.
Intermediate classes meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 4:00 pm for one hour.
You must register for each class in advance.

Doors for each class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called “The Balcony Section” because you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can nonetheless learn something new while viewing from there.

At the end of each class participants can stay for up to 15 minutes for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class on YouTube’s live stream will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their
questions answered.

A video of each class will be available for you to review for a limited time on YouTube, but you must participate in that class to access it. Instructions for how to do this are given in each class.

If you make a reservation and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so there’s space for someone else. The place to cancel is within a link on the confirmation of your reservation that you received when you signed up.

SCHEDULE:

Beginners: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Part 1 of the topic
Intermediate Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Part 2 of the same topic

Friday AM – Zoom registration notifications sent out and sign up is available for the next week’s classes

DECEMBER TOPICS:

TUESDAY, DEC 1st – EMAILS
Learn about this vital function so you can stay in touch and be well organized when you do.
2:00 PM –- PART 1
Learn how to:
• set up an email account,
• create and manage your email boxes,
• delete unwanted and outdated email addresses.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn how to:
• how attach photos, PDFs, etc., to your emails,
• find and what to do with an attachment that came in with an email.

THURSDAY, DEC 3rd – EMAIL SIGNATURES & HOLIDAY CARDS
Being able to personalize your email message, especially at this time of year, is a lot of fun.
Learn what options are available through Apple apps as well as 3rd party apps.
2:00 PM – PART 1
Learn how to:
• create personal signatures on your Mac computer in Apple’s email app,
• format your email message with fonts and colors.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn about other Apple apps that let you express yourself creatively on your computer as well
as your iPhone and iPad. We’ll also review a few 3rd party apps for creating interesting e-cards.
We welcome your input about your favorite apps that do this.

TUESDAY, DEC 8th – Big Sur for Mac computer & iOS 14 for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch
2:00 PM – PART 1
Learn;
• how to view and properly set up your System Preferences and Settings,
• what you need to do to prepare any of your devices for an upgrade,
• about the biggest changes in each upgrade.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Continue this topic with;
• how to use Notifications and Control Center in both your computer and mobile devices,
• tips and tricks to make these upgrades work more efficiently and effectively for you.

THURSDAY, DEC 10th – SAFARI
2:00 PM – PART 1
Learn how to:
• set up and use this powerful browser in all your devices,
• how to make bookmarks of sites you’ve visited and how to search for, retrieve and delete
them later.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn about:
• how to use tabs,
• sharing the content from sites you’ve visited, as well as saving it to other Apple apps.

TUESDAY, DEC 15th – CALENDAR
As we prepare ourselves for a new year, now seems like a good time to learn how to use the
Calendar app effectively so you can start the year right.
2:00 PM – PART 1
Learn how to;
• create an event,
• be reminded about it,
• color code different types of events so they’re easy to recognize.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Learn how to;
• sync events from one device to another so you’re up to date no matter which device you
use to check and change your calendar,
• invite other people to join you for an event,
• use the Maps apps for instructions on how to get to the event.

THURSDAY, DEC 17th – VARIETY OF TOPICS
This class will cover topics that have been specifically requested by students but don’t fall into
any one category.
2:00 PM – PART 1
Topics include;
• how to handle your online legacy and computer files in your absence,
• how to keep your devices in good working order,
• how to create a PDF.
4:00 PM – PART 2
Topics include;
• how to shop safely online,
• using multiple windows on a Mac,
• how to clean up your Contacts app.

TUESDAY, DEC 22nd – CATCH ALL & OPEN DISCUSSION
Content of today’s class will be determined by whatever you want to learn and discuss.
There will be only one class, starting at 2:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time), and it will last for
however long you want it to last.
You’ll learn how I find answers to some of your tough questions and how I teach myself new
things, not just on Apple’s website, but via other sites on the internet as well.
2:00 PM until ?

NO CLASSES THURSDAY, DEC 24TH, CHRISTMAS EVE DAY

TUESDAY, DEC 29th – TO BE DETERMINED…
If the previous week’s class went well and there’s an interest in more of same, we’ll continue this
open format for today’s class.
If not, then there will be no class on this date. You will be notified in advance…

NO CLASSES ON THURSDAY, DEC 31ST, NEW YEAR’S EVE DAY

All Things Apple! Intermediate Level with Beryn Hammil

Posted by bonnie on 08 December 19

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all face-to-face All Things Apple! classes have been suspended indefinitely, but Beryn has begun teaching via Zoom video conferencing.

If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like more information about classes being conducted on Zoom, or be put on the waiting list for participation, please contact Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org

Instructor, Beryn Hammil, will email you a welcome packet and a Zoom meeting link. You must register in advance in Zoom each week for all classes. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

You will receive a full set of invitations to register every Friday morning for the following week’s four (4) classes (two beginner classes and two intermediate/advanced classes). Choose whichever ones you’re interested in attending.

Doors for each class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called “The Balcony Section” because you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can nonetheless learn something new while viewing from there.

At the end of each class participants can stay for up to 15 minutes for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class on YouTube’s live stream will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their
questions answered.

A video of each class will be available for you to review for a limited time on YouTube, but you must participate in that class to access it. Instructions for how to do this are given in each class.

If you make a reservation and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so there’s space for someone else. The place to cancel is within a link on the confirmation of your reservation that you received when you signed up.

Beginners: Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Part 1 of the topic
Intermediate Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Part 2 of the same topic

You must register for each class in advance.

Friday AM – Zoom registration notifications sent out and sign up is available for the next week’s classes

Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Whenever applicable, class topics will be divided into Part 1 and Part 2. Descriptions of each part are shown in the schedule below. You’re welcome to participate in any and all classes, and for some topics you’re encouraged to participate in both parts to maximize the learning experience of that subject.

These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.

Doors for each class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can nonetheless learn something new.

At the end of each class participants can stay for up to 15 minutes for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered.

A video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of these recap videos, but you must participate in that class to access it. Instructions for how to do this are given in each class.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Invitations to register are sent out each Saturday morning for all of the following week’s classes, and you must register for each class separately.

Time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.

SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, JAN 5TH – ORGANIZING OUR COMPUTER, iPHONE & iPAD
We are completely dependent upon our devices. Now let’s organize them so they can do their job properly to support us.

2:00 PM –- PART 1

Learn how to:

• create files so everything has a place,
• create a place for your downloads,
• put things in the files so they’re easy to find later and,
• how to actually find them.

4:00 PM – PART 2

Continue the lesson with more information about how to:

• organize your photos into Albums,
• organize your emails into Mailboxes
• migrate superfluous items to an external storage device.

THURSDAY, JAN 7TH – WALLET, APPLE PAY & ePAYMENTS
Swiping credit cards at stores’ payment terminals has been replaced with “touchless payment.” Your iPhone or iPad’s Wallet will be how you’ll make payments from now on. Sending money to other people has also taken on a new dimension recently; electronic fund transfer, or “ePayments.”

2:00 PM – PART 1

• Learn how to set up the Wallet app so you won’t fumble around at the checkout counter.
• While you’re learning how to pay via technology, learn how to set up Apple Pay on your computer and iPhone/iPad so online shopping is easier too.

4:00 PM – PART 2

Learn how to set up the other payment services that exist, i.e.; Venmo, Zelle, PayPal. Learn the difference between Apple Pay, Apple Cash and Apple Credit.

TUESDAY, JAN 12th – MUSIC & iTUNES
This is such a large topic that it will take more than one day in which to learn all that it has to offer.

2:00 PM – PART 1

Learn how to:

• listen to music on each of your devices,
• add music to your library and how to listen to it from there,
• play Apple music radio.

4:00 PM – PART 2 (Your input based on your experience is welcome.)

Continue this topic by learning how to:

• create music playlists,
• add or delete music from these playlists.

THURSDAY, JAN 14th – MUSIC & iTUNES

2:00 PM – PART 3 (Your input based on your experience is welcome.)

Learn how to:

• migrate your music library to Apple music from other sources,
• import your CD library to Apple music.

4:00 PM – PART 4 (Your input based on your experience is welcome.)

Learn about:

• Apple’s music subscription service, Apple Music +
• Other subscription music services.

TUESDAY, JAN 19TH – EMERGENCY SOS, HEALTH & FITNESS
Apple has made a commitment to our health. Let’s learn how to take advantage of their interest in our well-being.

2:00 PM – PART 1

Learn how to;

• set up the Emergency SOS function that Apple has included in your iPhone and iPad. It could save your life!
• set up your emergency contact(s) so if something happens to you, they’re quickly notified automatically.

4:00 PM – PART 2
There are so many apps designed to help you keep fit. Let’s review some of them and how they coordinate information with your Apple device(s). No, they will not do the work for you, but will keep track of your efforts so you can be proud of your progress.

THURSDAY, JAN 21ST – iPHONE

It is a phone, after all.

2:00 PM – PART 1

Learn how to:

• make and receive calls not just from the Phone app, but from your Contacts app,
• have multiple people on the same call,
• save contact information from a received call.

4:00 PM – PART 2

Learn how to:

• respond with a text if you’re not available to talk,
• make international phone calls using 3rd party calling apps that use WiFi for calling to avoid costly international calling charges

TUESDAY, JAN 26TH – SECURITY, PASSWORDS, & KEYCHAINS

2:00 PM – PART 1

Those scraps of paper with outdated passwords scattered about no longer serve you!

Learn how to:

• create failsafe passwords and find them later with Beryn’s easy system,
• manage and store all your passwords so they’re secure and easy to find,

4:00 PM – PART 2

Are you safe online? Learn how to:

• set up Keychain so all your devices can safely store and retrieve your passwords from one device to another,
• how to recognize phishing attacks,
• protect yourself online.

THURSDAY, JAN 28TH – NO CLASSES TODAY…. BERYN NEEDS A SHORT BREAK

All Things Apple! Intermediate Level with Beryn Hammil

Posted by bonnie on 08 December 19

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all face-to-face All Things Apple! classes have been suspended indefinitely, but Beryn is teaching via Zoom video conferencing.

If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to attend class, please register by contacting Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org  Instructor, Beryn Hammil, will then email you a welcome packet that include instructions for how to participate in the Zoom meeting. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links to joining the meeting.

You will receive a full set of invitations to register every Saturday morning for the following week’s four (4) classes. Choose whichever ones you’re interested in attending.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Part 1 of the topic
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Part 2 of the same topic

You must register for each class in advance.

Saturday AM – Zoom Invitation to Register notifications sent out and sign up is available for the next week’s classes

Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Whenever applicable, class topics will be divided into Part 1 and Part 2. Descriptions of each part are shown in the schedule below. You’re welcome to participate in any and all classes, and for some topics you’re encouraged to participate in both parts to maximize the learning experience of that subject.

These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.

Doors for each class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can nonetheless learn something new.

At the end of each class participants can stay for up to 15 minutes for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered.

A video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of these recap videos, but you must participate in that class to access it. Instructions for how to do this are given in each class.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Invitations to register are sent out each Saturday morning for all of the following week’s classes, and you must register for each class separately.

There is a limited number of participants able to join the Zoom class. If you make a reservation and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so there’s space for someone else. The place to cancel is within a link on the confirmation of your reservation that you received when you signed up.

Time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.

SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, FEB 2nd – iCLOUD, STORAGE & FILES iCloud is the hub, the backbone, of storage for all the information in all your Apple devices. It’s where your Photos, Notes, Calendar events, Contacts, etc., etc., all get synced from one device to another and a change in one will be a change in them all. It’s also where your mobile devices get backed up and you can use Files to see the what’s on your computer from your mobile devices.
2:00 PM –- PART 1 Let’s review iCloud. Learn how to make sure all your devices are set up properly to sync via your iCloud account, check that you have enough storage space on iCloud to accommodate it all and how get more space if you need it.
4:00 PM – PART 2 Learn how to set up and use Files to store, access and retrieve content that’s on your Mac computer. It’s a function that can be used no matter where you are relative to your computer, whether you’re in another room or half way around the world (when we get to that point again).

THURSDAY, FEB 4th – CONTACTS
2:00 PM – PART 1 Learn how to: create a new contact, add multiple phone numbers and/or addresses to each, keep notes within a person’s contact card, add a photo to a person’s contact card.
4:00 PM – PART 2 Learn how to create groups and add multiple contacts to it, share photos, notes, items from the internet, etc., in the eMail, Safari, Photos, and Messages apps with your new groups.

TUESDAY, FEB 9th – PHOTOS This is such a large topic that it will take more than one day in which to review just some of what it has to offer.
2:00 PM – PART 1 Learn how to import photos from other sources, use Preview and “markup” functions so you can manipulate the photos before you share, edit or use them in a document.
4:00 PM – PART 2 Continue this topic by learning how to do some basic editing; cropping, color enhancing, etc.

THURSDAY, FEB 11th – PHOTOS Continuing this topic…
2:00 PM – PART 3 Learn how to organize your photos so you can do more with them later, add information to each photo for easy retrieval and reference later.
4:00 PM – PART 4 Learn how to make slideshows from your photos, select and add music to your slideshow, adjust the transitions between each of the photos in your slideshow for a better viewing experience, share your slideshow with friends and family.

TUESDAY, FEB 16th
2:00 PM – VOICE MEMOS A clever little app that is easy to use on any of your Apple devices. Learn how to record a memo, edit that memo, use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch as a portable recording device.
4:00 PM – REMINDERS Another handy app that’s easy to use on any of your Apple devices. Learn how to create a reminder, organize your reminders with lists, share reminders.

THURSDAY, FEB 18th
2:00 PM – TIPS & TRICKS There are so many little things that can enhance your experience on each of your devices. We’ll run through a list, so you’ll be more efficient and feel more accomplished.
4:00 PM – 3rd PARTY APPS WE LOVE There are so many 3rd party apps that we’ve come to rely on, know and love. I’ll review a few of my favorites and encourage you to share a few of yours.

TUESDAY, FEB 23RD – CATCH ALL & OPEN DISCUSSION
2:00 PM until…? This approach was so well-received in December, that we’ll continue this format once a month going forward. There will be only one class, starting at 2:00 PM (Pacific Time), and it will last for however long you want it to last. Content of today’s class will be determined by whatever you want to learn and discuss. You’ll learn how I find answers to some of your tough questions and how I teach myself new things, not just on Apple’s website, but via other sites on the internet as well. If you know that you have a specific question, you are encouraged to email it to me prior to the class so I can prepare the answer. I ask that you do this no later than the day before the class.

THURSDAY, FEB 25TH NO CLASSES TODAY…. BERYN NEEDS A SHORT BREAK

All Things Apple! for Beginners with Beryn Hammil

Posted by bonnie on 08 December 19

Due to the current situation with Covid-19, all face-to-face All Things Apple! classes have been suspended indefinitely, but Beryn is teaching via Zoom video conferencing.

If you are new to All Things Apple! and would like to attend class, please register by contacting Librarian, Bonnie Groshong at: bonnie.groshong@cityofsanrafael.org  Instructor, Beryn Hammil, will then email you a welcome packet that include instructions for how to participate in the Zoom meeting. You must register in advance on Zoom each week for each class you want to attend. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing links to joining the meeting.

You will receive a full set of invitations to register every Saturday morning for the following week’s four (4) classes. Choose whichever ones you’re interested in attending.

Tuesdays & Thursdays 2:00 – 3:00 pm, Part 1 of the topic
Tuesdays & Thursdays 4:00 – 5:00 pm Part 2 of the same topic

You must register for each class in advance.

Saturday AM – Zoom Invitation to Register notifications sent out and sign up is available for the next week’s classes

Each topic will cover information for the Mac computer, iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Whenever applicable, class topics will be divided into Part 1 and Part 2. Descriptions of each part are shown in the schedule below. You’re welcome to participate in any and all classes, and for some topics you’re encouraged to participate in both parts to maximize the learning experience of that subject.

These class topics were put together based on input from students, and while some of these topics have been taught recently, there’s always something new to learn in each. The content of each topic description will be adhered to, but discussion is not limited to just what’s presented in this schedule as one thing often leads to another.

Doors for each class will open 15 minutes prior to that class starting and we will start on time. When the class capacity of 100 participants is reached, those who get “locked out” will be able to view the class by live streaming it on YouTube. This is called the “Balcony Section.” Those who are registered to participate by half past the hour prior to class starting will receive an email with the link to the live stream. It will be sent out within 15 minutes of the class starting. If you’re viewing the class from the balcony you will not be able to raise your hand to ask questions but can nonetheless learn something new.

At the end of each class participants can stay for up to 15 minutes for a Q&A session about that or any other topic. Because many people leave at the formal end of class, those who are watching the class from the balcony section will be able to join the live after-class Q&A to have their questions answered.

A video of each class will be available so you can review material on YouTube, and you can build your own library of these recap videos, but you must participate in that class to access it. Instructions for how to do this are given in each class.

Pre-registration is a requisite for each class. Invitations to register are sent out each Saturday morning for all of the following week’s classes, and you must register for each class separately.

There is a limited number of participants able to join the Zoom class. If you make a reservation and later find that you cannot attend, please cancel your reservation so there’s space for someone else. The place to cancel is within a link on the confirmation of your reservation that you received when you signed up.

Time shown for all classes is Pacific Time; please adjust accordingly for where you are.

SCHEDULE:

TUESDAY, FEB 2nd – iCLOUD, STORAGE & FILES iCloud is the hub, the backbone, of storage for all the information in all your Apple devices. It’s where your Photos, Notes, Calendar events, Contacts, etc., etc., all get synced from one device to another and a change in one will be a change in them all. It’s also where your mobile devices get backed up and you can use Files to see the what’s on your computer from your mobile devices.
2:00 PM –- PART 1 Let’s review iCloud. Learn how to make sure all your devices are set up properly to sync via your iCloud account, check that you have enough storage space on iCloud to accommodate it all and how get more space if you need it.
4:00 PM – PART 2 Learn how to set up and use Files to store, access and retrieve content that’s on your Mac computer. It’s a function that can be used no matter where you are relative to your computer, whether you’re in another room or half way around the world (when we get to that point again).

THURSDAY, FEB 4th – CONTACTS
2:00 PM – PART 1 Learn how to: create a new contact, add multiple phone numbers and/or addresses to each, keep notes within a person’s contact card, add a photo to a person’s contact card.
4:00 PM – PART 2 Learn how to create groups and add multiple contacts to it, share photos, notes, items from the internet, etc., in the eMail, Safari, Photos, and Messages apps with your new groups.

TUESDAY, FEB 9th – PHOTOS This is such a large topic that it will take more than one day in which to review just some of what it has to offer.
2:00 PM – PART 1 Learn how to import photos from other sources, use Preview and “markup” functions so you can manipulate the photos before you share, edit or use them in a document.
4:00 PM – PART 2 Continue this topic by learning how to do some basic editing; cropping, color enhancing, etc.

THURSDAY, FEB 11th – PHOTOS Continuing this topic…
2:00 PM – PART 3 Learn how to organize your photos so you can do more with them later, add information to each photo for easy retrieval and reference later.
4:00 PM – PART 4 Learn how to make slideshows from your photos, select and add music to your slideshow, adjust the transitions between each of the photos in your slideshow for a better viewing experience, share your slideshow with friends and family.

TUESDAY, FEB 16th
2:00 PM – VOICE MEMOS A clever little app that is easy to use on any of your Apple devices. Learn how to record a memo, edit that memo, use your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch as a portable recording device.
4:00 PM – REMINDERS Another handy app that’s easy to use on any of your Apple devices. Learn how to create a reminder, organize your reminders with lists, share reminders.

THURSDAY, FEB 18th
2:00 PM – TIPS & TRICKS There are so many little things that can enhance your experience on each of your devices. We’ll run through a list, so you’ll be more efficient and feel more accomplished.
4:00 PM – 3rd PARTY APPS WE LOVE There are so many 3rd party apps that we’ve come to rely on, know and love. I’ll review a few of my favorites and encourage you to share a few of yours.

TUESDAY, FEB 23RD – CATCH ALL & OPEN DISCUSSION
2:00 PM until…? This approach was so well-received in December, that we’ll continue this format once a month going forward. There will be only one class, starting at 2:00 PM (Pacific Time), and it will last for however long you want it to last. Content of today’s class will be determined by whatever you want to learn and discuss. You’ll learn how I find answers to some of your tough questions and how I teach myself new things, not just on Apple’s website, but via other sites on the internet as well. If you know that you have a specific question, you are encouraged to email it to me prior to the class so I can prepare the answer. I ask that you do this no later than the day before the class.

THURSDAY, FEB 25TH NO CLASSES TODAY…. BERYN NEEDS A SHORT BREAK