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Senior Learning Network

Senior Learning Network

Join us for exciting and informative courses focusing on topics that will interest active adults age 55 and over. With our various classes and seminars there is sure to be something for everyone!

Classes Now Forming!

Contact Alma Abdullah at 317-921-4784 or or Jeri Lamkin 317-917-5993 to register or for more information.

Computer Technology

Excel Basics

Learn the fundamentals of Microsoft Excel 2003.  Discover the basic concepts by creating, modifying, printing and formatting worksheets.  Learn basic formulas and functions and transfer your data into useful graphs and charts.

Thursdays  April 3, 10 & 17  9 am – 12 pm   Lawrence Campus, Room F109

Fee:  $79 includes textbook

Word Basics

Develop basic word processing skills utilizing Microsoft Office Word 2003.  Learn to create, edit, and save documents.  Learn how to manipulate and format text and paragraphs.

Thursdays April 24, May 1 & 8 9 am – 12 pm  Lawrence Campus, Room F109

Fee:  $79 includes textbook

Introduction to Computers

Whether you are 52, 72 or 92, you can still learn and enjoy technology!   Build your skills in a friendly and comfortable environment with others of your same skill level. Learn how to turn computers on and off without unplugging them, what a mouse is and how to use it, differences between a keyboard and typewriter, and basic navigation of the Windows environment.

Internet Basics

Learn general Internet concepts, types of Internet connections and service providers, search and browse the World Wide Web and send and receive emails.

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Financial Management

Fundamentals of Estate Planning

This workshop will introduce you to the most important topics in estate planning giving you tools and techniques for planning wills, trusts, beneficiary designations, tax implications and more.

Friday  March 28  9 am – 11 am  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

Friday  April 18  9 am – 11 am  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

Protecting Your Financial Identity

Identity theft is the fasting crime in the United States. Every 79 seconds there is another victim of identity theft. This workshop will provide you with crucial information that will assist you in protecting your financial identity.

Tuesday April 29  9 am – 11 am  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

Stock Market Investing for Beginners

Learn proven strategies for choosing the right stocks to maximize your portfolio.  Discover the secret minimizing and recognizing risks.  Practicing reading and analyzing market reports and information.  This workshop is for the individual that is considering stock investments or considers themselves a new investor.

Tuesday April 8   9 am – 11 am  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

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Humanities

All About Indiana

How well do you know the wonderful state in which we live? This workshop will provide you with a historical background of Indiana as well as teach you some interesting facts about the Hoosier state. Information will be provided to you through historical photographs, video, maps, and expert speakers.

Discover Series

Discover China, Italy, or Greece and even Indiana without leaving the comfort of the classroom. If you are planning an upcoming vacation or are interested in learning more without leaving home, you will find these workshops informative and enjoyable.

Discover Italy

Wednesday April 16  1 – 3 pm  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

All About Indiana

Monday March 31  1 – 3 pm  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

Famous Hoosiers

Monday April 14  1 – 3 pm  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29

Discover Indiana

Monday May 12   1 – 3 pm  Westminster Village North Board Room

Fee:  $29