Free Computer Classes

Free computer classes for Beginner's
- Who have little or no knowledge of computer use!
- Need help using their electronic devices (computer/laptop/tablet/cell phone)
- Need help using email - Photo uploads and more

Bring your own device or use our computer

When: Thursdays, March 19 - April 2 - 6:00 - 7:30pm
Where: The Phoenicia Library - Main Street Phoenicia

You must pre-register by March 14th to join!

To register contact Town Clerk Joyce Grant at (845) 688-5004
or Liz at the Phoenicia Library (845) 688-7811

Computer Classes

The Phoenicia Elementary School is offering an 8 week computer class for people looking to improve their skills. Here are some of the details.

Where: The Phoenicia Elementary School

When: Wednesdays - April 23 - June 11 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Cost: $10.00 per session to cover the cost of the instructor

Basic Computer Skills Required

To get details or register contact Town Clerk Joyce Grant at 

845-688-5004

Free Computer Classes in Phoenicia

For all those in the valley who are looking to bone up on their computer skills, The Town of Shandaken, The Phoenicia Rotary and the Phoenicia School are sponsoring free computer classes in the Phoenicia School. Everyone is welcome. Let them know what you would like to learn and they will try and address your needs. Here are the details:

FREE Computer Classes for Adults. Sponsored by Town of Shandaken, Phoenicia Rotary & Phoenicia School.
Schedule: Wednesday evenings 5:30 – 7pm. At Phoenicia School.
April 11, 18, 25 – May 5, 9, 16, 23, 30 – June 6, 13,
Call Town Clerks Office for info or to sign up: 688-5004

WiFi on the Thruway

O.K., so I am a geek. But just in case you haven't noticed, the rest stops on the NY Thruway now have free WiFi. What is WiFi you might ask? It actually means "wireless fidelity" and it is the current term for wireless internet. So how does it work? Basically, you can stop, get a snack or use the rest rooms and then open up your laptop and jump on the internet (for free). I actually used it to solve a small business emergency I was having recently. On my way down to the city a big client called my cell phone and needed me to send a photo to someone ASAP. The file was in my computer so I just pulled into the rest stop, jumped on the internet, and emailed the image. It was amazing. Everyone was happy. Without the WiFi service the client would have been waiting another couple of hours. I am sure they would have been breathing down my neck the whole time. This way I was able to get them what they needed and enjoy the rest of my ride in peace. I thought I would share this story to make you aware of the possibilities! I fly my geek flag proudly!!

Recycling Old Computers

There is a new non-profit organization in Phoenicia called Reboot4U. What they do is take in any old computers you may have and provide them free, at low cost or in exchange for doing local volunteer work to people who otherwise could not afford them. They work with the library, the Boy Scouts, Head Start, senior residences and residents to distribute the computers they receive locally. They will also teach folks basic computer skills. They take in old machines, erase the hard drive and reformat it. Then they prepare it for it's new owner by installing new software and security systems and get it ready to go online. This new project has the added benefit of helping our planet by keeping old machines out of the landfills. Reboot4U is now serving Shandaken and Olive. So if you have gotten a new computer for the holidays consider donating the old one to this organization for recycling. You can contact them online at REBOOT4U.ORG@gmail.com or through their new website www.reboot4u.org.