Technology Classes for SOMA Seniors

 
Do you need general technology support?
Do you need help using your smart phone?
Is your tablet or iPad getting lonely from lack of use?
Are you interested in learning how to use specific applications?

If you answered yes to any of these questions,
we have a great solution for you!

 
 
SOMA Two Towns for All Ages is partnering with Seton Hall University students to provide free technology instruction for our senior residents beginning on Monday, November 1st through Friday, November 19th, 3:00 to 4:00 pm AT South Orange Village Municipal Office, 76 South Orange Avenue, 3rd floor, #302, South Orange and Maplewood Town Hall, 574 Valley Street, Maplewood.
 
There are no residency restrictions to participate. Maplewood residents can attend classes in South Orange and South Orange residents can attend classes in Maplewood. You can take as many classes as you like or need. However, all need to register prior to attending class. Residents can register by contacting the SOMA Two Towns for All Ages by email at soma2towns@gmail.com or by calling 973-558-0863.  

Printed registration forms are available at both Town Halls, the Maplewood Senior Center and the South Orange Public Library. You can drop your completed form off at the Maplewood Senior Center or the South Orange Village Office. If you prefer, please fax your form to 973-763-6396. 

Technology Class Offerings

Each class will feature a short 15 minute lesson and then will be open to answer  questions you have.

Week 1           South Orange Village Office, 3:00 to 4:00 pm                                                         
                        Monday, Nov 1:                 Email account set-up and use
                        Tuesday, Nov 2:                Android and iPhone comparison
                        Wednesday, Nov 3:           Understand and use latest iPhone updates
                        Thursday, Nov 4:               Older device updates and built-in apps
 
                        Maplewood Town Hall, 3:00 to 4:00 pm                                                                    
                        Friday, Nov 5:                    General Support
                       
 
Week 2           South Orange Village Office, 3:00 to 4:00 pm                                                          
                        Monday, Nov 8:                Facetime and Zoom setup and use
                        Tuesday, Nov 9:               Streaming (Netflix, Disney+, YouTube, Prime)
                        Wednesday, Nov 10:        Online shopping (Amazon)
                        Thursday, Nov 11:            Benefits of installing updates
 
                        Maplewood Town Hall, 3:00 to 4:00 pm                                                                 
                        Friday, Nov 12:                 General Support
                       
 
Week 3           South Orange Village Office, 3:00 to 4:00 pm                                                         
                        Monday, Nov 15:            Social media account setup and use
                        Tuesday, Nov 16:           Connecting to Wi-Fi on phones and computers
                        Wednesday, Nov 17:      Phone apps (Messenger, safari, app store, iTunes)
                        Thursday, Nov 18:          Phone calls and text messaging
                                                                                                                                   
                        Maplewood Town Hall, 3:00 to 4:00 pm                                                                    
                        Friday, Nov 19:               General Support


Come and learn how to best use your devices!