JCE to Launch Classes on Technology
JCE Co-op is launching a new program to help older adults in the co-op’s service area learn new skills and make new friends. You do not need not be a JCE Co-op member to participate!
In partnership with Senior Planet, a national nonprofit which harnesses technology to change the way older American age, JCE Co-op will be offering classes and workshops about technology and other topics.
“The mission of OATS goes well beyond technology training for older adults – to harness technology to change the way we age,” said Peggy Francomb, JCE Co-op’s director of marketing and communications. “This aligns well with the co-op’s vision to enhance the quality of life for our members.”
Through partnering with Senior Plant, JCE Co-op will offer the program’s proprietary curriculum starting in January.
JCE Co-op’s Taylor Smith, youth and member engagement coordinator, and Katie Herrig, broadband sales representative, will teach the in-person technology classes. Both were certified to teach the classes through a five-week training program provided by the OATS Senior Planet licensing program.
A schedule of upcoming courses will be available soon on the co-op’s website and will be published in co-op publications. For information, contact JCE Co-op at 800-858-5522.
Have a Group of Five or More? Request a Senior Planet Class.
Want to learn about new tech topics? Call Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 to set up additional classes.
July Topic: Topic: Gardening Tech at a Glance
Do you want to improve your green thumb or just make gardening easier? Technology may be the answer. Join us in this introductory lecture to learn about different types of gardening tech. We'll go over some popular apps and explain their common features that will help you with everything from designing your garden to identifying plants and caring for them. You'll also learn about outdoor smart irrigation systems and sensors, as well as indoor gardening devices.
July 9
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
July 28
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Please contact Taylor Smith at 815-591-0091 or tsmith@jcecoop.com with concerns or additional Senior Planet topics.
August Topic: Staying in Touch as Landlines Change
The way we stay connected is changing. As traditional copper landlines are phased out across the country, many people have questions about what this means for their home phone service.
Join us for this free educational lecture to learn what the transition from copper phone lines means for you, what your options are, and how to stay connected with family, friends, and emergency services.
During this session, we'll discuss:
- 📞 Why traditional landlines are being replaced
- 🌐 The difference between fiber, internet phone (VoIP), and cellular home phone service
- 🔄 What to expect if your phone service changes
Whether you still rely on a traditional landline or simply want to understand the changes happening in telecommunications, this lecture will provide practical information to help you make informed decisions and stay connected with confidence.
This program is free and open to all.
August 6
Mount Carroll District Library 1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
August 25
JCE Co-op Elizabeth West Campus 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.