CLAREMONT SENIORS
COMPUTER CLUB
WEEKLY BULLETIN
June 7, 2010
Greetings Computer Club Members:
You will not want to miss our meeting this week; the subject of the meeting is our very popular
ANNUAL BOB KEITH
MEMORIAL
PHOTO CONTEST
The 2010 Annual Bob Keith Memorial Photo Contest winners will be announced on Tuesday June 8.
The PowerPoint program will be available on the club Website by Wednesday of this week, with the winners announced.
Again this year all of the Pictures will be on display at the Claremont Community Foundation during the month of July, Look for more information as to the Open House date and time.
This will also be our last regular weekly meeting until September 7
Year End Party
Next Week
Next week on June 15, we will hold our year end party and pot luck dinner.
Everyone is asked to provide a dish to share with fellow club members
The Computer club will provide place mats, table service and punch.
If your last name begins with A through H you are asked to bring a main dish, if your last name begins with I through O you are asked to bring a desert, if your last name begins with P through Z you are asked to bring a salad.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Monthly CSCC Computer club
Board Meeting
6:00 pm
Padua Room at the Hughes Center
All members welcome to attend
Friday Workshop
Computer Lab
Music and Slide
Transfer areas
Joslyn Senior Center Annex 660 N Mountain Ave
Claremont CA 91711
1 to 4 pm
Steve Holst and his team of Technical advisors will be looking forward to greeting you this Friday from 1 to 4 pm. Our Lab is located in the first door on the right as you enter from Mountain Ave. The classes are held in the Bob Binder Room of the annex through the double doors on the left.
The Music and Slide Transfer areas are located in the front of our classroom.
This is all located in the Annex of the Joslyn Senior Center 660 N. Mountain Ave. Claremont.
The techs welcome all of the challenges you bring along with whatever goodies you wish to share.
Please follow the guidelines which can be found on the club website, plan to stay with your Computer as they may need your input.
Joy Huguley is available to help in the transfer of Music from LP’s to CD’s, please provide your own CD for transfer.
You may want to check out some of the refurbished items they have to offer for a small donation. Tutors are available to help in the Lab with different programs and projects.
THE FRIDAY WORKSHOP AND LAB WILL AGAIN BE OPEN DURING THE SUMMER THIS YEAR
FROM 1 TO 4 PM
June 18 to August 27
SPECIAL INTEREST GROUPS
June 7, The Digital Camera Group will meet at 3:00 pm
June 21 The Genealogy Group will meet at 2:45 pm
Notice to all members: Sign ups for these groups are not necessary if you are interested; just arrive at the Bob Binder classroom at the appointed time. Everyone is welcome to join in.
All groups meet in the Bob Binder Classroom at the Joslyn Senior Center Annex unless otherwise announced.
The Special Interest Groups will not be meeting during the summer but will resume in September.
Since Labor day is on September 6, the Digital Camera group will be meeting on October 4.
Update from Nancy Smith
Creative Memories Senior Director
Here's updated news for the Computer Club..
Nancy Smith, our presenter on May 25, was kind enough to send us the latest update and specials her company is offering to our members.
“The StoryBook Software that I shared with the club (that is for making the digital photo books) is going to be ON SALE on my website for a limited time from June 14 -27th. The software usually sells for $64.95 (which is a terrific price already when compared to Photo Shop!) Creative Memories is having a first time ever 40% off sale on StoryBook Creator Plus Software either in a download (no shipping) or a CD version. If your members (and/or their family members are interested, this would definitely be a good time to get it.”
You can get it for that price during the June 14-27 on my website at www.mycmsite.com/nancysmith
Look under Shop Products, and Digital. If you have any questions you can call me at (909) 628-1072
I have one workshop in my home workshop room (for traditional and digital scrapbooking) on June 18th, then am taking a break for a knee surgery I'll be having in June. When the club resumes in the fall, I would be happy to teach a basic starting class in Sept. or October. You can also see on my website that there are training webinars available on both Memory Manager (organizing and editing) and StoryBook Creator Plus. Look under the HELP ZONE, and webinars and also under StoryBook Creator tab, and training links.
Here is a video link about the software... go to www.mycmsite.com/nancysmith
and click on Digital Scrapbooking on the drop down tab on the left. On the main page is a 10:16 minute video called "It's a Digital Life" that does a great job at showing what the software can do if you would like a refresher or to share it with a friend or family member.
(909) 628-1072
Site of the Week
Adelina Adams
Brainy Quote
From
Milton Berle
I’d rather be a could-be
“I'd rather be a could-be if I cannot be an are; because a could-be is a maybe who is reaching for a star. I'd rather be a has-been than a might-have-been, by far; for a might have-been has never been, but a has was once an are.”
Adelina presented a site called Brainy Quote profiling the late Comedian Milton Berle and I have provided you with a shortened link below.
Once in the site you can see statistics about his life and career.
On the right side you will find many of his famous Quotes, including the one above.
This website makes its money by advertisements so I am warning you in advance, to be cautious, there are a lot of ads, but the service is free and you can surf on this site for a long time. There are a lot of wonderful links to be found. Have fun, but be careful. I am also providing a direct link to The Brainy Quote website.
Using sites like these are a way to exercise and expand your mind, such as the presentation last week suggested.
PowerPoint Parade
Look for the PowerPoint Parade shows
On our Club Website
CLUB WEBSITE
Remember this is where you will find everything of importance concerning our Club activities. The latest issue of the Bulletin will be posted here every week. Since we can no longer send it out, this is where you can find it every week.
The upcoming program schedules for our meetings are also listed here, so you know what is coming and when.
Ed O’Donnell, our Web Master does a wonderful job of putting all of the information together and keeps several months active as space permits.
Please check our Website often. It will be available all summer long.
Any necessary information will be posted for you.
Quick Tips - XP
by Don Brown
Below you will find the final Quick Tip by Don using XP, all 100 of the tips can be found on a CD, which can be purchased for a donation to our club of $2.00. These are available at our Club meetings on Tuesday nights, and at the lab on Fridays.
Don has also included a lot of very handy tips from Jeff Levy on the CD
Quick Tips -
Windows 7
by Don Brown
June 1, 2010
Turn On File Extensions
LINKS
Click on the links below to visit some sites of interest to our members
Claremont Senior Walking Group
http://claremontseniorbikegroup.org/
50/50
Drawing
Every week we have a 50/50 drawing which can be found up at the front left side of the room, near the refreshments, if you bring a guest to a weekly meeting and register them at the sign in table, you are eligible for a free 50/50 ticket.
Remember you can’t win if you don’t play.
THIS WEEKS
WINNER WAS
Frank Kowal
“Congratulations Frank”
PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Gimha S. Gunawardna M.D.
Associated with
The Cohen Medical Center
Rancho Cucamonga
“(Dr. G)” as she is called, presented a slide show explaining the difference between normal frequent episodes of misplacing your car keys, and not being able to function and care for oneself.
She was impressed with the questions our members asked at the end of the presentation.
She said one additional way to keep your mind active is to use the Computer, and offered the following tips to Improve Your Memory.
7 Tips to Improve Your Memory
Concerned about memory loss? Take heart. There's plenty you can do to improve your memory — from staying mentally active to including physical activity in your daily routine.
Can't find your car keys? Forget what's on your grocery list? Can't remember the name of the personal trainer you liked at the gym? You're not alone. Everyone forgets things occasionally. Still, memory loss is nothing to take lightly. You can do simple things every day to improve your memory — starting today!
Just as physical activity helps keep your body in shape, mentally stimulating activities help keep your brain in shape — and memory loss at bay. Do crossword puzzles. Read a section of the newspaper that you normally skip. Take alternate routes when driving. Learn to play a musical instrument. Volunteer at a local school or community organization.
Social interaction helps ward off depression and stress, both of which can contribute to memory loss. Look for opportunities to get together with loved ones, friends and others — especially if you live alone. When you're invited to share a meal or attend an event, go!
You're more likely to forget things if your home is cluttered and your notes are in disarray. Jot down tasks, appointments and other events in a special notebook or calendar. You might even repeat each entry out loud as you write it down to help cement it in your memory. Keep to-do lists current, and check off items you've completed. Set aside a certain place for your wallet, keys and other essentials.
Limit distractions, and don't try to do too many things at once. If you focus on the information that you're trying to remember, you'll be more likely to recall it later. It might also help to connect what you're trying to remember to a favorite song or another familiar concept.
A heart-healthy diet is as good for your brain as it is for your heart. Focus on fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Choose low-fat protein sources, such as lean meat, skinless poultry and fish. What you drink counts, too. Not enough water or too much alcohol can lead to confusion and memory loss.
Physical activity increases blood flow to your whole body, including your brain — which may help keep your memory sharp. Aim for at least 30 minutes of aerobic activity a day. If you don't have time for a full workout, squeeze in a few 10-minute walks throughout the day.
Follow your doctor's treatment recommendations for any chronic conditions, such as thyroid problems, high blood pressure and depression. The better you take care of yourself, the better your memory is likely to be.
If you're worried about memory loss — especially if memory loss affects your ability to complete your usual daily activities — consult your doctor. He or she will likely do a physical exam, as well as check your memory and problem-solving skills. Sometimes other tests are needed as well. Treatment will depend on what's contributing to the memory loss.
COMING ATTRACTIONS
June 8, 2010
Annual
Bob Keith
Photo Contest Awards
Presentation
Alexander Hughes Community Center
Padua Room
1700 Danbury Rd. Claremont
Social Hour
7:00 pm
Meeting starts promptly at
7:30 pm
Barbara Marino
Claremont Senior
Computer Club
