Rochester's OPC Computer Club

This is an informal computer club for senior adults in Rochester,MI. to facilitate:

Learning about computers from any level
Sharing their knowledge of computer equipment and software
Exchanging information on internet sites of interest
Building new friendships with other computer enthusiasts
Teaching computer classes for other seniors

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:

Using a computer to get on the Internet.

Learning to setup and use a computer to write letters or track investments

Using a computer for entertainment such as playing computer games.

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.com
or
Send to Website Email address: opccc@iname.com

The OPC Switchboard number is: 248-656-1403

Rochester OPC Computer Club Meeting Information

The 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

Pass a relatively simple computer skills exam or
Attend OPC's basic computer classes

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.

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