Finally! Learn To Skype, FaceTime, Use Social Media And Work That Smartphone!

From John Williams, linkAges TimeBank:

Older adults from Los Altos, Los Altos Hills, Mountain View, Palo Alto, Cupertino and surrounding communities will gather at the Los Altos Library on Saturday, May 16 to learn how to improve their use of laptops, smartphones and other personal computing devices.

Hosted by the Palo Alto Medical Foundation’s linkAges TimeBank™, a neighborhood service-exchange network, and the Los Altos Library, the Tech Training Day for Older Adults will pair individuals with tech-savvy volunteers in one-on-one sessions. Connecting virtually with friends and family helps alleviate feelings of isolation in older adults, promoting overall well-being and good health.

Bullis Charter School and Egan Junior High School 7th and 8th graders will join local Stanford Alumni and linkAges Timebank members and staff to tutor older adults.

Topics will include:

· How to chat with loved ones on Skype or FaceTime

· Creating a social network account on Facebook

· Learning laptop, tablet and smartphone basics

· How to participate in linkAges TimeBank, a neighborhood service-exchange network

To reserve a one-hour appointment, contact linkAges TimeBank by phone at (650) 934-3556 or via email attimebank@linkages.org. Walk-ins are welcome, although those with reservations will be given priority. Please bring your charged devices (computer, smartphone, tablet, etc.). Wi-Fi and laptops will be available.

Los Altos Library

May 16, 2015

10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Orchard Room
13 South San Antonio Road
Los Altos, CA 94022

About the Palo Alto Medical Foundation

The Palo Alto Medical Foundation (PAMF) for Health Care, Research and Education is a not-for-profit health care organization that is a pioneer in the multispecialty group practice of medicine. Founded in 1930, PAMF is part of the Peninsula Coastal Region of Sutter Health, one of the nation’s leading not-for-profit networks of community-based health care providers. Sutter Health’s Peninsula Coastal Region also includes Mills-Peninsula Health Services. PAMF’s 1,200 affiliated physicians and 5,400 employees serve more than 800,000 patients at its medical centers and clinics in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Santa Cruz counties. Follow PAMF on Facebook, Twitter and our blog.

About linkAges TimeBank

linkAges TimeBank is a neighborhood service-exchange network that matches members with the unique skills, talents and needs of those who live nearby. Members contribute services in exchange for hours and use those hours to receive services in return. linkAges TimeBank members develop meaningful social connections through giving and receiving help, learning new skills and sharing hobbies and interests. For more information, visit timebank.linkages.org.

About the Los Altos Library

The Santa Clara County Library District is an open forum promoting knowledge, ideas and cultural enrichment. The library provides free access to informational, educational and recreational materials and services. In response to community needs, the library provides diverse resources on a wide variety of subjects and viewpoints and helps people use these resources.

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