Technology
You’ ve Been Appointed An Executor or Trustee, Now What?
Before helping an elderly loved one with financial or legal affairs, it is crucial to understand your responsibilities so that you are able to protect your loved one and yourself. An experienced estate and elder law attorney will share the information you need to know so you understand the parameters of the law and are able to successfully serve as a personal representative, trustee or attorney-infact. Hear what it means to be a fiduciary, how to sign legal documents in ways that will protect you from liability and how to deal with family members and institutions.
◗ Jan 20 | T | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B336-WS1 | Peterson-Lerdahl
◗ Apr 16 | Th | 6-7:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B336-WS2 | Peterson-Lerdahl
Start Your Own Online Business
Looking for ways to make money online? Turn your ideas or homemade products into income by starting an online business. You will learn how to:
• Find a gap in a niche market and fill it
• Build your own website, and market your business effectively( including SEO)
• Take care of business forms and taxes
• Create multiple sources of income( including Affiliate commissions)
You’ ll also get info about the 25 most popular online businesses to start. The instructor is LeeAnne, current author / editor, and a nationwide professor of publishing at higher learning institutions, including Harvard Adult Education. Informative handouts for future use are included in class fee.
◗ Mar 19 | Th | 6-8 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Online AL-B314-WS1 | Krusemark 1
Savvy Social Security Planning for Individuals
Divorced and widowed individuals have options of how and when to receive their Social Security Income. In this class, you will learn:
• 5 factors to consider when deciding to apply for benefits
• How to estimate your benefits
• Rules regarding Divorced Spousal Benefits
• Innovative strategies for coordinating Survivor benefits.
• How to minimize taxes on Social Security Benefits
• How to coordinate Social Security with your other forms of retirement benefits
◗ Mar 10 | T | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B327-WS1 | Davis
Savvy Social Security Planning for Couples
The decisions couples make now can have a tremendous impact on the total amount of benefits they stand to receive over their lifetime. Identify factors that can help you get more out of the Social Security system. To help better understand the Social Security system, this workshop will cover:
• Factors to consider when deciding when to apply for benefits
• When it makes sense to delay benefits- and when it does not
• Why you should always check your earnings record for accuracy
• How to estimate your benefits
• How to coordinate benefits with your spouse
• How to minimize taxes on Social Security benefits
• How to coordinate Social Security with your other sources of retirement income.
◗ Jan 22 | Th | 6:30-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 25 / person | Staff Dev Ctr AL-B328-WS1 | Davis
Technology
Introduction to Computer Programming
This beginner-friendly, six-session course introduces participants to programming concepts using Python. Students will learn foundational coding skills through engaging, hands-on exercises and create a small project to showcase their knowledge. See session descriptions online.
◗ Jan 20-Jan 29 | T / Th | 6-7:30 pm 4 Sessions | Fee: $ 99 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-A211-WS1 | Fnu
NEW | A Practical Computer
Class for Older Adults
Have you taken computer classes before and been totally lost? Well, this unique class is for those who are looking for simple and practical instructions. We will discuss the popular YouTube website that offers 1000s of free informative and entertaining videos, share a few email tips and tricks, demonstrate online shopping, visit AARP and other related websites for seniors, use some shortcut keys, and navigate Google Search to do research and get information. Consider taking this refreshing and informative computer class for older adults! You won’ t be disappointed!
◗ Feb 9 | M | 3:30-4:30 pm
1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Online AL-A222-WS1 | Wilson ƒ1
Computer Scams & What Not to Click On!
Don’ t let your computer control you! Find out what you should and should NOT click on. The instructor will discuss scams to know about; frustrating and suspicious pop-ups; advertisements; your haywire computer, email ads, and links.( Not for Apple / Mac users, or tablets.) We’ ll use Zoom as our classroom. 4-5 star ratings from 1000s of older adults!
◗ Feb 19 | Th | 4-5 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 29 | Online AL-A203-WS1 | Wilson 1
How to Cut the Cable Cord
Cable or satellite television is the single most expensive utility for many households. Discover viewing options that are free or much lower in cost. We’ ll discuss the pros and cons of cable, how to get the internet without cable, how to view television channels on your computer and much more. Find out why, and how, thousands of people are ditching cable forever.
◗ May 13 | W | 7-8:30 pm 1 Session | Fee: $ 39 | Staff Dev Ctr AL-A206-WS1 | Timm
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