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COMFORT COMPUTING NEWSLETTER
March 2008 - Issue 38


For more information, call 269-1101 or visit the library at 525 W. Anderson Avenue in Coos Bay.

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SPECIAL NOTICE!

The library’s remodel has begun! See the web site for more information. http://bay.cooslibraries.org/new.html Remember many of the library services you love are also available online!
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INTERNET CLASSES AT THE COOS BAY PUBLIC LIBRARY

March

April

Special Event!

"FREE" - A BASIC COMPUTER WORKSHOP will again be held at the Coos Bay Library on Friday February 19th from 10 am - 1 pm in the Cedar Room.

This popular workshop is being made available by the "Bay Area Seniors' Computer Club" (BASCC) and the Coos Bay Library. BASCC laptops and members will be available to assist anyone with questions. This is a walk-in, first come, first-serve event. The library workshop is free, no registration needed, and no membership is required. There is no age restriction!

BASCC is a non-profit computer club for seniors. Their goal is to keep their members knowledgeable about computers and offer help as needed. This event is open to all, regardless of age.

So bring in your questions, or even your own laptop, to get the advice or help you need! Don't miss this golden opportunity for some personalized instruction or trouble shooting. Don't let your frustrations fester!

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Opportunities in the Area

Bay Area Seniors Computer Club (BASCC) - You must be 50 yrs of age or more to join. Dues are $15 for individuals and $24 for couples per year. Meetings are at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church on Thompson Ave., on the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month at 9:30 a.m. for the Social Hour and 10:00 a.m. for the meeting. Interested parties may attend one meeting free before joining. See their Web site at www.geocities.com/bayareasrcompclub/ Coquille Valley Senior's Computer Club (CVSCC) - located at the Coquille Seniors Activities Center, at 265 E 1st St. in Coquille. They meet the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7:00 PM. Meetings are usually open question and answer sessions unless specific topics have been requested. Wireless is available so feel free to bring in your computer for assistance at the meeting.
Membership is open to all seniors who are at least 50 years old. Visitors are welcome. Come visit us or call Bob Kimball (396-4971) for more information.

North Bend Public Library Computer Workshops - Please call Dianne at 756-0400 for a one-on-one demonstration on any of these topics: Dazzling Databases (subscription databases that are provided by the Coos County Libraries), Surfing the Coastline online catalog, and Useful Internet Websites.

Southwestern Oregon Community College - We offer short-term, non-credit computer classes geared towards preparing students for work or to take the CS101 (college) challenge exam. Additional computer classes and/or subjects can be added if there is sufficient interest. Classes are in room 204 of the Newmark Center. Note: Class dates may be modified so be sure to call 888-7116 to register.

March 31st - June 12th
Computer Basics I: Very Beginners


Mon-Thur – 7:00-8:00 a.m. Room 204
Mon & Wed 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Room 204
Mon & Wed 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Room 204
Computer Basics II: Next Step Beginners

Mon-Thur – 7:00-8:00 a.m. Room 204
Tues & Thurs 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Room 204
Tues & Thurs 5:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Room 204
Open Computer Lab: A quiet place for study or research. The Lab offers a broad range of software from MS Office to self-paced learning tools such as Mavis Beacon Typing and PLATO learning software. Register for lab just like a class. Room 206.
Community Education
Coos Bay Campus, Bldg. Randolph, Room 10. Call 888-7415 for information.
Spring Semester (4/1/08-6/12/08)
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Booklovers’ Resources on the Internet!

See the library’s latest offering of selected Web sites - “Book Lovers’ Tour of the Internet.”

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SPRING AND THE CRACK OF THE BATS!
        Want to find the schedule for your favorite baseball team? Or find out information on spring training?
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Coos Bay Public Library
525 Anderson Ave.
Coos Bay, OR 97420
541-269-1101
bay.cooslibraries.org

3/2008