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City of Fayetteville program offers hands-on technology literacy for seniors

By Staff Report, posted 1 hour ago
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Seniors, 55+ will soon have new opportunities to strengthen their technology skills through the Senior Technology Literacy Series, a Fayetteville-Cumberland Parks and Recreation program designed to help participants navigate today's digital world, stay connected with loved ones and protect themselves online. 

Members of the Fayetteville-Cumberland Youth Council and the City's Information Technology Department will lead hands-on technology classes for seniors at the Bill Crisp Senior Center and Senior Center East, creating a unique opportunity for intergenerational learning as youth leaders share their technology knowledge while helping seniors become more comfortable using the tools they encounter every day. 

Understanding how to safely use devices, manage online accounts, identify scams and navigate digital platforms can help seniors remain independent, informed and protected. The first class, Navigating Social Media and Smartphones, will be held on Thursday, June 11, from 10 to 11 a.m. at Bill Crisp Senior Center. A second session will be offered on Monday, June 15, from 11 a.m. to noon at Senior Center East. 

Summer Session Schedule 

June 

June 11 – Navigating Social Media/Smartphone (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

June 15 – Navigating Social Media/Smartphone (Senior Center East) 

June 18 – Creating Videos (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

June 22 – Creating Videos (Senior Center East) 

June 25 – Creating Flyers (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

June 29 – Creating Flyers (Senior Center East) 

July 

July 1 – Tablets: How To (Senior Center East) 

July 2 – Tablets: How To (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

July 9 – TikTok (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

July 13 – Google Docs (Senior Center East) 

July 16 – Google Docs (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

July 20 – Facebook (Senior Center East) 

July 23 – Facebook (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

July 27 – Instagram and/or Twitter (Senior Center East) 

July 30 – Instagram and/or Twitter (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

August 

Aug. 5 – Electronic Calendars (Senior Center East) 

Aug. 6 – Electronic Calendars (Bill Crisp Senior Center) 

Additional classes will continue throughout the year at both locations.

Seniors interested in participating are encouraged to register by contacting their senior center: 

Bill Crisp Senior Center: (910) 433-1248 

Senior Center East: (910) 433-1574 

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