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- From: carol.farrell@frenchc.eskimo.com (Carol Farrell)
- Newsgroups: alt.bbs
- Subject: SeniorNet
- Message-ID: <399.1122.uupcb@frenchc.eskimo.com>
- Date: 19 Jan 93 17:50:00 GMT
- Distribution: world
- Organization: The French Connection, Edmonds WA 206-672-1198
- Reply-To: carol.farrell@frenchc.eskimo.com (Carol Farrell)
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- WHAT IS SENIORNET?
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- SeniorNet is a non-profit organization for older adults interested in
- using computers. SeniorNet members are 55 or older and have an interest
- in learning about and with computers. Members who reside near a
- SeniorNet Learning Center can take beginning courses designed to
- introduce them to computers. Others can learn more about computers by
- reading SeniorNet's newsletter and other publications, participating in
- SeniorNet Online or attending national SeniorNet conferences.
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- SeniorNet:
- * Has over 5000 members across the United States
- * Published a variety of instructional materials.
- * Has learning centers throughout the United States
- * Offers discounts on software and computer publications
- * Operates SeniorNet Online on America Online
- * Holds a national conference where members can learn new skills,
- meet computer experts, and share experiences with other members.
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- Why are SeniorNet members?
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- SeniorNet members are 55 or older and they are all interested in
- computers. SeniorNet members are learning to use computers to write or
- publish anything from a newsletter to an autobiography; manage personal
- or business records; communicate with other members across the country;
- and serve their communities. SeniorNet members share a desire to
- continue learning and a willingness to contribute their knowledge to
- others.
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- Why should I join SeniorNet?
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- SeniorNet members are 55 or older and they all share a desire to
- continue learning about and with computers. SeniorNet members use the
- power of technology to enrich their lives and the lives of others. For
- an annual fee of only $25, a SeniorNet membership includes:
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- * The SeniorNet Sourcebook, a book of more than 25 creative computer
- projects developed by SeniorNet members.
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- * A subscription to Newsline, SeniorNet's quarterly newsletter, filled
- with computer news and reviews and member activities and projects.
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- * Substantial discounts and rebates on computer-related products,
- exclusively for SeniorNet members, including SimCity for $29.95,
- Family TreeMaker for $49.95, a $15 rebate on Managing Your Money
- and TaxCut software, 25% discount on the America Online Tour Book
- and reduced subscription prices on major computer magazines.
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- * Access to computer classes exclusively for seniors at SeniorNet
- Learning Centers across the United States.
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- * SeniorNet members are also eligible for a special subscription rate
- of $9.95/month for America Online which included UNLIMITED evening
- and weekend use of SeniorNet Online and one evening or weekend hour
- of other America Online services.
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- If you would like to join the growing community of computer-using
- seniors, please send your name and address to SeniorNet@aol.com, or
- write SeniorNet, 399 Arguello Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94118, and
- we will send you a membership brochure.
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- . SLMR 2.1a . "Bringing wisdom to the information age."
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