Senior Computer Learning Center Celebrates Seventh Anniversary

Enrique Araya Founding members of the Putnam County Office for Aging Senior Computer Learning Center, from left to right: Marian Hayes, Jack Hayes, John Zaborney, Cathy O’Brien, Patty Osmer, Dorothy Killackey, Jim Eppinger. Missing from the photo are Lila Gluck, Cecily Goodman and Marisa Butler. On September 10, a festive “Cyber Café Breakfast-Tea” was held at the William Koehler Senior Center in Mahopac. Charter Members of the Computer Learning Center, established in 2002, were honored. Currently 37 RSVP volunteers are part of this group and in 2008 these volunteers contributed over 4,693 hours of service, teaching, helping, and encouraging seniors to enter the “Information Age.”

Miriam, an 84 year-old student recently said, “I know that I wanted to find out what so many people were talking about. To me, the computer was a ‘new-fangled’ invention geared towards young people. I yearned to know more, and on days that the computer class was in session, I would stand outside the door and observe the students inside, and I finally took the plunge and enrolled in a beginner’s class. It was one of the best decisions I had made in many years. It’s been a wonderful experience.”

Also honored also at this Cyber Tea were Doreen Crane, Lynn Hill, Eileen Barrett, and Marie Vigada, representing the “Friends of the Senior Citizens of Putnam County.” The Computer Learning Center would not exist without the support of this group. Since the inception of the center, their encouragement and monetary help has been invaluable. This not-for-profit group, formed in 1996, is committed to improving the lives of Putnam County Senior residents. They raise funds to provide for special projects such as beautification, technological advancement, and transportation for seniors throughout Putnam. For more info call 845-225-1034 (ext. 111).

For more information call Coordinator Cathy O’Brien at 845-628-6423 or go online at www.putnamrsvp.com/clc. Benjamin Franklin said, “Lost time is never found again.” Get into the Information Age!