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Welcome to the Grand Computers Club!

Sunday, September 24, 2023

Whether you are a computer enthusiast, user of other smart devices or someone interested in learning more about them, we are the club for you!

Grand Computers Club is located at the Chaparral Center. We're open Monday through Friday from 9:00am until 3:30pm from October through April and from 12:30pm until 3:30pm from May through September.

Education  Register for classes NOW!   There are lots of great classes that are filling up fast.
Click HERE to view upcoming classes.
 Contact Education@grandcomputers.org
 Go to www.grandcomputers.org > Education.

Membership - Membership in our Computer Club offers so many opportunities!
 Credit/Debit Card payment ONLY!  More information at www.grandcomputers.org > Membership
 Contact Membership@grandcomputers.org   Click for Video
Membership entitles you to many benefits, including the use of any of the equipment in our "Open Use Room".
Available equipment includes PCs, MACs, B&W and color copiers, a Fax machine, a flight simulator, VHS to digital media converter, Super8 or 8mm film to digital media converter.

Tech Help for members EVERY TUESDAY from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at the club.  
 More information at www.grandcomputers.org > Tech Help
 Bring your device, passwords, & power supply for in person help.
 Contact TechHelp@grandcomputers.org

Computers Club Meetings Open to ALL Grand Residents:

General Meeting  Contact President@grandcomputers.org
Wed, Oct 04   2:00pm   Chaparral Center, Pima Room
  Following status reports from our board, and a quick review of Fall Semester classes and registration, we will present "The Essentials of Password Security and Management". Presented by Denise Wassanaar, Instructor, Tech Team member and Education Assistant.
Wed, Nov 01   2:00pm   Chaparral Center, Pima Room
  General Meeting Topic Exploring the Benefits and Challenges of easy to use artificial intelligence tools including its use in photo editing and other artificial intelligence tools (including CHAT-GBT) that use natural language to interact with humans through written text.

Coffee Chat  Coffee Donuts Provided!  Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org
Thu, Oct 12   8:30am   Chaparral Center, Pima Room   TBD Coffee and Donuts provided
Thu, Nov 09   8:30am   Chaparral Center, Pima Room
  Banking Security and Fraud Protection for Seniors Presentation by representative of Wells Fargo Coffee and Donuts provided

New to Computers & Devices Support Group    Contact NewToComputers@grandcomputers.org
Tue, Oct 10   9:30am   Chaparral Center, Hopi Room   Meeting Canceled

Orientation New to the Club or need a refresher about what it has to offer? Contact VicePresident@grandcomputers.org
 Join us for a detailed Club overview followed by a tour of the Club facilities.
Fri, Oct 20   3:30pm   Chaparral, Apache Room   New Member Orientation
Fri, Nov 17   3:30pm   Chaparral, Apache Room   New Member Orientation

 

Special Interest Group Activities (SIGs) Non-Members may attend three meetings before joining the Club.

Apple SIG  Contact Apple@grandcomputers.org
Mon, Oct 16   3:30pm   Chaparral Center, Hopi Room   Introduction to IOS17 / WatchOS10
Mon, Nov 20   3:30pm   Chaparral Center, Hopi Room   HomeKit / Smart Home

Compose Yourself Writing SIG  Contact CY@grandcomputers.org   Click for Video
Share Your Written Story or Join in Discussion.
Tue, Oct 03   12:45pm   Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room
Mon, Oct 16   12:45pm   Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room
Tue, Nov 07   12:45pm   Palm Center, Mediterranean Room
Mon, Nov 20   12:45pm   Sonoran Plaza, Mesquite Room

Devices  Contact Devices@grandcomputers.org
Mon, Oct 23   3:30pm   Chaparral Center, Hopi Room   Topic TBD

Financial Ed SIG Nov-Mar only.    Contact Financial@grandcomputers.org
 The INVESTING WORKSHOP is held on the first & third Mondays of the month and provides members an opportunity to ask questions, share experiences, and discuss all things financial.
 The WEBSITE APPLICATIONS meeting is on the first & third Thursdays and helps members access important financial websites and apply them to their portfolios.
 The MONTHLY SEMINAR is held on the second Friday of the month and features presentations by industry professionals on a wide variety of current financial subjects.
 The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money.
Mon, Nov 06   8:00am   Chaparral Center, Apache Room   Investing Workshop
Fri, Nov 10   1:00pm   Chaparral Center, Hopi Room
  Financial Education SIG SeminarGuest Speaker: Les Gum of HealthMarkets Insurance Agency Topic: "Medicare Choices"
Thu, Nov 16   8:00am   Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom   Investing websites and applications
Mon, Nov 20   8:00am   Chaparral Center, Apache Room   Investing Workshop

Flight Simulator SIG  Contact Flightsim@grandcomputers.org
Fri, Oct 27   4:00pm   Chaparral Center, Computer Lab   TBA

New Technologies SIG  Contact NewTechnologies@grandcomputers.org
Thu, Oct 19   3:30pm   Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom
  "Review of the Electric Vehicle Industry" Presentation to be given by Gary Graunke. Gary is an expert on EV's; he has been in the past the President of the Oregon Electric Vehicle Association, has extensive computer experience and has created educational materials relating EV's to climate, economic and national security issues. Anyone is welcome to attend - you don't have to be a SIG member and there is no need to preregister.
Thu, Nov 16   3:30pm   Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom
  "Medical Technology - Key Trends for the Future"
  • Wearable Devices
  • 3D Printing
  • Portals
  • VR and AR Training
  • Smartphone Apps
Join us for a lively technical discussion about these interesting new devices and techniques. Anyone is welcome to attend - You don't have to be a member of the SIG - You don't have to be a member of the Club - You don't even have to register - Just Show Up!

Photoshop Elements SIG  Contact PhotoShop@grandcomputers.org
Mon, Oct 09   6:00pm   Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom   TBA
Mon, Oct 23   6:00pm   Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom   TBA
Mon, Nov 13   6:00pm   Chaparral Center, Computer Classroom   TBA

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