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; early registration is suggested. The deadline to apply is Monday, Sept. 17.

The classes will meet in the Reuter Center on the UNC Asheville campus beginning the week of September 24 for six weeks. Classes will not meet the week of October 8-12 in observance of Fall Break.

Four classes are available this fall. Two beginner classes will be offered, one on Mondays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. and the second on Thursdays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. For those with basic computer skills, an advanced beginner course is offered on Mondays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. An Advanced Special Topics class will meet from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursdays beginning September 27.

To date, more than 500 seniors have participated in the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement's computer literacy courses. Classes are taught by skilled UNC Asheville undergraduates who are trained and supervised by campus experts. Participants learn basic computer skills, how to use e-mail and the Internet, and how to find and log on to free public computers.

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 828-251-6198 or email pcameron@unca.edu.