N.C. Center for Creative Retirement Offers Free Computer Literacy Classes

Registration is now open for the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement’s free computer literacy classes for underserved adults ages 50 and over. Funded through a grant from Smith Barney, the classes are designed to reach local low-income and minority seniors. Space is limited. Application deadline is Monday, Oct. 3.

Four courses are available this session. Beginner classes meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Mondays or 1:30-3:30 p.m. on Thursdays. An advanced beginner class will meet from 9:30-11:30 a.m. on Thursdays. New this term is an advanced topics class, which will cover creating greeting cards, mailing labels, files and more. This class will meet from 1:30-3:30 P.M. ON Mondays. Each class meets once a week for six weeks. The classes will be held in the Reuter Center on the UNC Asheville campus beginning the week of October 10.

To date, more than 450 seniors have participated in ten computer literacy courses. Classes are taught by skilled UNC Asheville undergraduates who are trained and supervised by campus experts. Participants will learn basic computer skills, how to use e-mail and the Internet. They will also find out how to access free public computers in the area.

Local Dial-A-Ride bus service is available to the Reuter Center. Call the Asheville Transit Authority at 828/253-5691 to request drop off or pick up at the Reuter Center.

For more information or to request an application, call the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement at 828/251-6140 or e-mail jmartin@unca.edu.

Media Contacts:

• Jeanie Martin, N.C. Center for Creative Retirement program coordinator, 828/251-6198
• Jill Yarnall, UNC Asheville Public Information Assistant Director, 828/251-6526