SeniorNet, based in California, is an international non-profit membership organization for seniors age 50 and older who want to learn computer skills to enhance their everyday lives and "to bring wisdom to the information age." The SeniorNet mission is consistent with that of its primary local sponsor, Shepherd's Center of Greensboro -- "older adults helping older adults pursue independent and active lives of quality."

The Greensboro SeniorNet Learning Center is operated by more than 70 dedicated volunteers whose goal is to teach senior citizens how to use technology to make their lives fuller and more informed. Through our efforts we hope to build a community of individuals who use the computer to make their presence known in the world and to improve the quality of their lives and their community.

Greensboro's SeniorNet is sponsored by The Shepherd's Center of Greensboro, reflecting its mission of "older adults helping older adults pursue independent and active lives of quality..." The SeniorNet activities are coordinated by Jean Eason (299-0993). The Shepherd's Center phone number is 378-0766.

Equipment for SeniorNet has been made possible with financial donations and gifts in kind from AT&T, Bellsouth, the SelfHelp organization, Hewlett-Packard, the Hillsdale Fund, the Community Foundation of Greater Greensboro, and other local contributors.

SeniorNet classes are small (never more than 6 students, each with a computer) with several coaches. Instructors use a projector to demonstrate tasks to be done by students. Questions and discussion are encouraged so that no student gets lost!

Class and other activity schedules are arranged monthly according to volunteer teacher availability. Most meet twice a week (MW or TTh) for two, three, or four consecutive weeks. Morning hours are 9 am to 11:30 am and afternoon hours are 1:30 pm to 4 pm.

The fee for most courses is $35 (exception: the basic beginniners 4-session course is $25); a tutorial guide and other materials are provided. Students are encouraged but no longer required to become members of the national SeniorNet organization. Scholarships are available for students with limited means. Apply to the coordinator. For a complete listing of classes offered by the Greensboro SeniorNet Learning Center, click HERE.