Beginning now, students will need to join SeniorNet in order to take courses at SeniorNet of Wethersfield.
Though we maintain our individuality, location, and Website, we are also expanding in that we are now part of the Central Connecticut SeniorNet Learning Centers. SeniorNet of Wethersfield members are eligible to take courses at the other centers in our alliance when space is available in the classes. Check our alliance member websites for information about their classes: Newington, Plainville, Southington, West Hartford, and Windsor Locks. You can also contact these Learning Centers by phone at the following numbers.
Seniors 50 and over will need to become members of the SeniorNet organization. This can be done by paying a membership fee of $40 for the year. As in the past you must also be a member of the Senior Center in Wethersfield.
Learning Centers you may take advantage of a variety of individual courses, ranging from the beginner to intermediate skill levels at any of the SeniorNet’s nearly 200 Computer Learning Centers across the world. Experience stress-free, effective instruction among peer students with specialized curriculum taught by senior volunteer teachers and coaches that focuses on individual needs and learning styles. Enjoy a safe and comfortable learning environment while benefiting from the latest technology and current software in our Learning Centers. Effectively learn programs and software by using the most successful older adult technology curriculum in the nation. Enjoy a wide range of over 30 computer courses, from beginning basics like Intro to Computers and Internet and E-mail, to more advanced courses.
Members can access all areas of the Award winning website in California. You can utilize the hundreds of discussion groups, book clubs and take online courses. You will have advertisement free web-mail and protection from spam, viruses and email fraud. It is accessible from any Internet connected computer. There is a members-only newsletter; SeniorNet Spotlight delivers the latest organization news, updates on discounts and technology tips and tricks.
SeniorNet members receive volume pricing (cost + 3% or better) on over 70,000 hardware, software, and electronics products. CDW is the #1 direct source of Compaq, IBM, Sony, HP and other top name brands. CDW offers: free 24 hour lifetime phone and e=mail technical support with every purchase. Twenty five percent off shipping costs for all purchases. Dell: Members can receive up to a 12 % discount on Dimension and Inspiron Home Computers. Discounted shipping and twenty four hour online and telephone technical support. SeniorNet Members receive special rates as low as $36 per day at hundreds of Hertz Local Edition locations and discounts up to 20% at other suburban and airport locations. Members receive a 10% discount on all HiWired services. HiWired specializes in PC and peripheral (mp3, printer, pda, etc.) setup, repair, and ongoing support services. Services are delivered remotely via the Internet.