Rochester's OPC Computer Club
This is an informal computer club for senior adults in Rochester,MI. to facilitate:
We are a group of senior citizens(60+) interested in learning to use computers in our
daily lives. We are also trying to keep one step ahead of our three and four year old
grandchildren in this area. Our club has grown from a small nucleous to a membership of
almost fifty people. We usually have 30 to 35 members at our weekly meetings. Major
interests of club members are:
To join in the fun and camaraderie, see our club information below.
Read what Detroit News had to say about us in an article on April 23, 1998 titled, "Net Draws Seniors Online"
For more information on Rochester's OPC Computer Club: Email address: Rochster1@aol.comThe club meets on the first four Tuesdays of the month at the
Older Persons' Commission (OPC) Computer Room
312 Woodward Street
Rochester, Michigan 48307
Regular club meetings are held from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first four Tuesdays of each month. Complete details are announced at regular meetings and these schedules are also on this website.
Afternoon Meetings are held from 1:00 pm until 3:30 or 4:00 pm. Topics
are:
Second Tuesday: Newbie/Newcomers to computing
Third Tuesday: Using the Internet for Genealogy Searches
Fourth Tuesday: Using the Internet to find Investment Information
The computer room, where we meet, is in the north end of the OPC building on the west side. Enter the door on your left as you face east, turn left at the hallway and then enter the first door on the left.
Lunch is available most days for a $2.00 donation - you do need to sign up by 11:00 am of the previous day so they can plan their food preparation. Menus are in the monthly OPC Newsletter.
Computer usage at OPC is free to anyone 60 or older, their spouse, and the disabled. Newcomers are always welcome.
Membership is free. Meetings include
demonstrations of current software and internet. To use OPC's equipment, you need only
basic computer knowledge. If you are a computer novice, you must
OPC offers classes at a minimal cost. It's never too late to get lessons in computing and going online.
The article that appeared in the Detroit News on April 23, 1998 entitled "Net Draws Seniors Online" provides a number of good sources of information. Note: The direct link to the Detroit News archives no longer appears to be working.