SeniorNet Computer

What is SeniorNet?

SeniorNet is an international nonprofit organization whose goal is to provide older adults education to computer technology to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom.  The nonprofit SeniorNet teaches seniors (ages 50 plus) to use the computer and the internet.

How does SeniorNet work in Northeast Arkansas?

East Arkansas Area Agency on Aging sponsors the Jonesboro and Paragould locations.  The classes are taught by volunteers and older adults, already familiar with the computer.   The volunteers conduct the classes once a week for 2 hours for a total of 8 weeks or less.

What are some of the classes taught?

• Introduction to Computers
• Introduction to Internet
• Word Processing
• Genealogy
• Quicken
• Introduction to Graphics
• Database
• Spreadsheet
• Digital Camera & Scanning
• Print Artist

What is the cost?

The cost for SeniorNet is $45.00 for a year’s membership or $10.00 per class session.  The yearly memebership allows a person to enroll in as many classes as they wish for an entire year.  The $10.00 fee entitles you to take the class but this does not include a membership to SeniorNet.  There is an additional charge for each additonal class after the initial class of $8.00 to cover the cost of materials.

Where are the locations?

• Jonesboro SeniorNet
  2005 E. Highland
  Jonesboro, AR  72403
  
• Paragould SeniorNet
  116 Highland
  Paragould, AR  72450