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SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL FRIDAY, JULY 28, 2017 LIVE IT UP! 13 cost varies. Each semester—Fall, Spring and Summer—they schedule at least one session of the one-day class "Computers for Rookies" (the summer dates were June 16 and July 28). Topics covered include the roles of hardware and so- ware; operating systems vs. applications; the Desktop; controlling Windows; working with files and folders; and the Recycle Bin. ere are also classes on how to use a smartphone (a three-hour session), and iPad and Android tablets for beginners (a four-hour session). ese were last offered in May, but they were cancelled due to low registration. According to a Cabrillo Extension staff member, they will probably offer these again in the fall semester in hopes that more people register. Learn more and view current sched- ules at www.cabrillo.edu/services/exten- sion/computers.html, or call Cabrillo Extension at 831-479-6331. Mid-County Senior Center, which is geared to adults ages 50 and older, hosts an iPad/iPhone class about three or four times per year. e class runs for four weeks on Wednesday aernoons at the center (829 Bay Ave., Capitola). During the sessions, an instructor leads demonstrations. Participants are re- quired to bring in their devices, and they need to have set up their Apple IDs and email addresses before class begins. Class fees are $12 per week. Learn more, including the next sched- uled dates, at www.mid-countysenior- center.com or call 831-476-4711. Louden Nelson Center/Down- town Senior Center contains a Senior Computer Center. As stated on the web site, this center (301 Center St., Santa Cruz) offers "a great diversity of computer classes, special interest groups, and volunteer help days to teach seniors the skills they need to stay current with today's technology." Membership at this center, which costs $25 per year, is open to individuals 55 and up. Scholarships are available. Member benefits include use of the computer lab and the ability to register for a variety of courses includ- ing ones on both Mac and PC plat- forms. Lab facilities include computers, printers, and Internet access. ere are drop-in hours with lab volunteers; and "tech days" (on certain Saturdays, high school student volunteers are available for one-on-one assistance). A variety of classes are offered each month; the instructors are all volunteers. Sometimes a class is one session; other times it's a series. Topics are usually based on members' interest; past sub- jects have included Facebook, iPads and smartphones. Class topics are also occa- sionally created when a volunteer learns about a certain aspect of technology and is eager to share this with students. Learn more at www.cityofsantacruz. com/government/city-departments/ parks-recreation/senior-programs or call 831-420-6180. C o n t i n u e D F r o m 1 2 a volunteer at Downtown senior Center helping a senior client with his computer. Photo Contributed by the Downtown Senior Center Dominican Hospital Foundation has developed a special wall in the Dr. Joseph T. Anzalone Family & Newborn Care Courtyard to commemorate babies born at Dominican, Community, or Sisters Hospitals. Every birth reminds us of just how precious life is. To participate, please call 831.462.7712 Your tax-deductible donation will support Dignity Health Dominican Hospital's Healing Courtyard Initiative. Sample 2''x8" porcelain tile, includes We invite you to consider purchasing one or multiple tiles for $1,000/each to recognize children, grandchildren, or various generations. Randy and Janet Krassow have created a generous "challenge gift" to match the first 100 gifts of tiles honoring births at Dominican. name and birthdate of individual. www.supportdominican.org