Program

Why should you learn how to use a personal computer?

Being able to use a computer will:

• enhance your enjoyment of any hobby or activity, and keep you in touch with relatives and friends.  
• help combat loneliness, as many seniors make new friends by participating in internet groups or clubs that have interests similar to yours.  
• improve employability because today the computer is as essential as reading, writing, and arithmetic.  
• if you are involved with any volunteer organization, make you more valuable to the organization and make your volunteer time more enjoyable.

You didn't grow up with a computer? You don't know how to use one?  No problem!  We can get you started, and you don't need any prior computer skills or experience to take our "Introduction to Personal Computers" course.  We offer a variety of computer classes that will teach you basic computer skills, how computers work, how to use a word processor to write letters and other material, how to send and receive email, and how to navigate the internet and find the information you are looking for.  We can assist you on buying and setting up your computer and getting connected to the internet.  If you have a grandson who is surfing the internet, we will tell you what he is doing, and show you how to do it, too!

With our intermediate classes, you can learn more advanced computer skills in word processing, digital photography, and Microsoft Publisher.  

What is JCA? The Jewish Council for the Aging is a non-profit, non-sectarian agency dedicated to promoting the well-being and independence of senior citizens.  JCA SeniorTech Computer Centers provide computer training to seniors 50 years or older.  For information about other JCA programs, please call 240-395-0916. 

What can JCA SeniorTech do for you? JCA/SeniorTech Computer Learning Centers offer computer training to mature adults.  The Landmark, VA Computer Center offers basic and intermediate courses, using IBM-compatible computers and Microsoft Windows operating system software.  Instruction is provided in a state-of-the-art, hands-on environment.  All instructors and coaches are volunteers.

Who can take classes?  Anyone 50 years or older, regardless of prior computer experience, can take a class.  Instruction is specially designed to meet learning needs of seniors.