Introductory computer courses are run throughout the year at Cook, in 7 sessions of 2 ½ hours, based on demand. These cover the basics of using a personal computer, including how to create and store documents and will introduce Internet and e-mail usage. No previous experience is necessary but attendees must have access at home to a computer with Window (7, Vista or XP) and Microsoft Word or Works.
Starts: New courses start throughout the year as soon as there are sufficient enrolments
Venue: Cook Community Hub Room 1
Contact: Viggo Pedersen on 0406 376 811 or at

This course is for absolute beginners who are just starting out or those who never learnt the basics. Sessions are in the PCUG Training Centre with experienced trainers. Topics include learning your way around the computer, email and Internet basics. Each session is paced for beginners, with revision, take-home notes and homework. The course will be repeated as necessary. Further information can be sent to enquirers.

Limit 6 - 11. $60 (includes morning tea, documentation and completion certificate).
Starts: 14 February Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: PCUG, Grant Cameron Community Centre, 27 Mulley St, Holder
Ends: 24 April
Contact: Eleanor Whelan on 6257 7749 or at
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

We will learn how to use Microsoft Word 2007 to create, edit, format, save and print documents, insert tables and pictures, headers and footers and create indexes and tables of contents. You should be familiar with using Windows-based computers, Email and Internet (eg, you have completed the Introduction to Computers course).

Limit 4 - 12. Room rent plus photocopying costs.
Student Materials: You will need to have a copy of Microsoft Word 2007 installed on your home computer to complete homework. Also bring a USB flash drive to class.
Starts: 21 February Tuesday 10 am- 12.30pm
Venue: Cook Community Hub Room 1
Ends: 27 March
Contact: Les Fielke at
Enrolments from preferably not before 9am, 16/1/2012

Open to everyone seeking friendly information about computers and the Internet. Come as you are; ask any questions you like. Beginners welcome. The group works as a network with help from experienced people from both U3A and the PC Users Group. Meets first Thursday of the month. (For more information, visit the 'U3A ACT' home page and click on 'Links', to go to our chat group public home page). Further information about the course can be emailed to enquirers.

Limit 10 - 50. Room rent.
Starts: 2 February Thursday 10am-12 noon
Venue: HAGSOC, Cook Community Hub
Ends: 6 December
Contact: Eleanor Whelan on 6257 7749, or John Brook on 6253 1128
Enrolments from 16/12/2011

This course has two aims, i) to introduce absolute beginning users of Macs to the various parts and applications of the computer;ii) to help those who have had a Mac for a while and are still having difficulties in doing some basic procedures. The class will be in small groups for individual attention if necessary.

Limit 5 - 20. Room rent.
Student Materials: Mac laptops if possible.
Starts: 24 January Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 2
Ends: 27 March
Contact: Vince Newton on 6288 3341
Enrolments from preferably not before 8am, 16/1/2012

A group aimed at helping each other make the best use of our Macintosh desktop and laptop computers by getting together to share our computing knowledge and discuss our problems. This course is for people starting out with Macs and will look at 'getting the most out of your Mac', the built-in software, filing, maintenance and security.

Limit 15 - 30. Total of $7.20 for room hire, payable on the first day of the course.
Starts: 15 February Wednesday 2-4 pm
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 3
Ends: 21 March
Contact: David Raff and David Wilson at
Enrolments from 20/1/2012

A group aimed at helping each other make the best use of our Macintosh desktop and laptop computers by getting together to share our computing knowledge and discuss our problems. This course is for people interested in broadening their knowledge of Macs and will look at activities such as wireless networks, music, photo processing, genealogy, making DVDs, scanning etc.

Limit 15 - 30. Total of $7.20 for room hire, payable on the first day of the course.
Starts: 2 October Tuesday 10-12 noon
Venue: Hughes Community Centre Room 3
Ends: 6 November
Contact: David Raff and David Wilson at
Enrolments from 7/9/2012