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Technology
r Basics of Buying and
Selling on eBay (Back again
by popular demand!)
Thursdays, February 9, 16, 23 (3
sessions), 4-5:30 p.m. Cost: $70
/$80, Instructor: Andrew Horwitz
After 17 years and 40,000 trans-
actions, Andrew Horwitz knows a
thing or two about eBay. Now he
would like to share his knowledge
and expertise to help you learn how
to successfully navigate eBay. This
course consists of eBay Basics, eBay
Buying and eBay Selling.
It is a “how-to” not a navigation
class so please do not bring your lap-
top to the classes. Andrew will spend
the first hour presenting informa-
tion and the last half hour answering
questions. This is a rare opportunity
to learn how to turn those collectibles
into cash or find that long searched
for treasure.
r Advanced Selling on eBay
Thursdays, March 16 and 23
(2 sessions), 4-5:30 p.m.
Cost $70/$80, Instructor: Andrew
Horwitz
For those wanting to go beyond the
basics taught by Andrew in his previ-
ous classes, this advanced “how-to”
selling class will cover tips and tricks Preflight (Monday, March 20, 12:30
from crafting a perfect eBay listing to
successfully completing the transac-
tion. Andrew will spend each 90-min-
ute session presenting information
and answering questions. This is a
rare opportunity to learn how to turn
your computer into a cash register!
No computer is needed for this class,
so please do not bring your laptop.
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r Laptop Pre-Flight Check: r Windows Laptop Q&A
iPads Tuesday, March 21, 3-4 p.m. Cost
$20 /$25, Instructor: Kate Schwarz
Monday, March 20, 12:30-1:30
p.m. Cost: $15/20, Instructor: Kate Kate’s Windows Laptop Question
Schwarz. Register early! and Answer session is a one-hour
workshop for your specific ques-
A quick check of your laptop/iPad tions. Come in with a question about
and network to get ready for Kate’s using the software or services on
Winter computer classes. This meet- your laptop and she’ll try to give an
ing is required to attend Kate’s iPad answer that you and others will find
computer classes held at the South useful. Do you want to know how to
Whidbey Center, but you only need to find a file, upload a picture, or change
do it once. Your device must be able a setting? While she can’t fix a mal-
to connect to the Internet through the functioning computer in the session,
wireless network. We won’t be able she’ll give you some helpful hints
to fix any problems you are having, about fixing some simple problems
but we will double check that you yourself, and learning how to talk
can access the resources you need to your tech support. You will need
for the classes. (Make a note of your basic computer and basic Internet
passwords before you come to the skills – and your laptop. No Pre-
session.) flight required.
r iPads for Seniors: iPads Skills &
Crafts
only (2 meetings)
r Crafting Connection
Monday, March 20 and Tuesday,
March 21, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Thursdays, 10 a.m.-Noon, South
Cost: $50/$60, Instructor: Kate Whidbey Center
Schwarz. Register by March 17.
r Crazy Quilters
Got an iPad? Don’t know how to
use it? Kate’s class is designed for Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. South
beginners, introducing the basics of Whidbey Center
the device, finding and using appli-
cations (“apps”), and tips and tricks.
You’ll be surprised how a couple of
tips can help you enjoy your iPad and
get the most out of these clever de-
vices. You must have completed the
p.m.) to participate. (Double check
your passwords before the session.)
Instructor: Kate Schwarz
To sign up for classes
and trips, call the
South Whidbey Center
at 360-321-1600