Come join the best group of them all! The Big Thinkers Group was created to help older adults, those over 60, join with others to have a good time, learning about technology! In this group, you might learn about using an Instant Pot pressure cooker (Februarys meeting) or check out the demo on using an…
Helping Seniors Lead a Happy Life Acts of Kindness…Big and Small…Every Day…All Year Long Among the things experts and research recommend seniors do to live a fulfilled life are to stay active, build social connections, volunteer in the community, never stop learning, and always look for new interests. The Northland Shepherd’s Center’s (NSC’s) volunteer and…
Beginning in July, the Technology Center will be open from 12:00 pm to 3:00 PM for walk ins on specified days! July: 7/12, 7/14, 7/26, 7/28August: 8/16, 8/18, 8/30 That’s right! Just come on over and ask a question or use the free WiFi with your device! We have a limited amount of PC’s you…
Acts of Kindness… Big and Small… Every Day… All Year Long Because the first Art and Craft Show hosted by the Northland Shepherd’s Center (NSC) last November was such a success, everyone is excited about the upcoming show on June 9! The show is just another example of NSC’s efforts to help seniors thrive! So…
Updating to Windows 11 – Should I do it now? By Dale Grosbach – Technology Volunteer Beautiful commercials on television. Messages on my laptop saying that “It’s time to update your device“. Which has you thinking: Should I update to Windows 11? Windows 11 is the latest version of the software that runs our laptop…
As we all start to enjoy attending Zoom meetings from the comfort of our own home, dining table, living room, home office, or outside deck, we can appreciate that there should be rules and etiquette to follow, within the Zoom meeting. Most of us have attended a meeting where some attendee was chewing their food…
We have some specific Tech Time sessions available. Tech Time Sessions are by appointment only You can also check out a PC and work at your pace. The PC’s have Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Edge browsers. Contact Christina 816-452-5326 or 816-621-2084 Learn to Zoom Zoom is a platform offering the ability to sit in or join…
Northland Shepherd’s Center has seen a goal completed. The New Technology Center is open for business! The present location had been used as a storage area, is now a shiny new area to greet participants in the Technology Center. Programs offered are; TECH TIME is individualized coaching to help with your cell phone, tablet, or…
Technology is a good thing, but like all good things, it can be used for bad. Be safe and equip yourself with these tips. A New Phishing Site Launches Every 20 Seconds. This is one of those phishing statistics you definitely hope is wrong, but you know, deep down, that it’s not. When you are armed…
Everyone is talking about zoom meetings. What is zoom and how do I use it? Â Zoom is a free application that allows you to make video calls and even hold virtual meetings. You can download the free app on your phone and/or computer or you can pay for versions with more features. For video how-to…
