This Month

Wednesday, May 8th Evening Meeting

 

Meeting Topic: Using Mail and Contacts

7:00 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Apple Mail and Contacts go hand in hand

This month our subject is Using Mail and Contacts. Learn how they work together. Learn about features in each. And, as usual, bring your questions.

 

iPad SIG

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Come to learn about using your iPad and share what you know with others.

Macintosh Fundamentals

6:15 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.

Come to learn about using your Mac. Bring your questions!

 

St Petersburg College Corporate Training
at Pinellas County EpiCenter
13805 58th St N
Largo, Florida

 

Monday, May 20th Afternoon Meeting

 

Meeting Topic: How Do You… Burn a CD/DVD

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Bob Pittman and Scot Cary will discuss Roxio Toast, the disc burning software vs the built-in Mac burning software. They will show you how to use them and what things you can do with both.

Clearwater East Library
2251 Drew Street
Clearwater, Florida 33765
Half mile west of US Highway 19

 

Tuesday, May 28th Mac 101 Class

6:00 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.

Reservations required. Send email to mousebytes@bamcentral.org to reserve your seat. This class is kept small (not more than 10 people) to allow for a more personal experience.

Safety Harbor Library
101 Second Street North
Safety Harbor, Florida

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