The
Greta J. Brooks Elderly
Learning and Living Facility (ELLF)
The Greta J. Brooks Elderly Learning and Living Facility (ELLF) is located
in the same building as WIAAA and is open daily 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon
The
facility is a special interest gerontology library
with a wide selection of materials of interest to seniors and caregivers,
including books and videos.
Additionally, special
computer classes for seniors are offered on Tuesdays:
10:00 - noon p.m.
1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
The classes are held in The Senior Computer Center, located at the Western
Illinois Area Agency on Aging, 729 34th Avenue, Rock Island, is
open to all seniors in the Quad City area
The Senior Computer Center (SCC) has nine computer work
stations – one with a lap top computer. All computers are Internet
accessible.
Cost of the classes is $5.00 for one month. Classes are
taught by volunteers from the area. Learners will have the opportunity to
learn word processing, graphics, spread sheets, and you will also learn to
surf the Web. Bring email addresses with you so you can email a
friend.
The SCC was established to help seniors gain knowledge and
confidence in working with computers. As participants learn skills, they
may feel more comfortable in attending a computer class at one of the
local colleges.
The Senior Computer Center is handicapped accessible. If
you would like to attend classes, call 793-6800 or send an e mail to www.wiaaa.org.
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