Lighthouses of the United States

The United States has had approximately one thousand lights as well as light towers, range lights, and pier head lights. Michigan has the most lights of any state with over 150 past and present lights. (source: www.wikipedia.com)

Let's explore some of these light towers!

1. The ten tallest lighthouses in the United States

2. Eldred Rock Lighthouse, Alaska

3. Sandy Hook Lighthouse, New Jersey
Sandy Hook Lighthouse, Sandy Hook NJ (1764). The oldest light station is on Little Brewster Island in Boston, however the tower originally built in 1716 was destroyed by the British and rebuilt in 1784.

4. Lighthouse pictures from around the country

5. Montauk Lighthouse
Montauk Lighthouse Facts:
~Authorized by the Second congress in 1792, under President George Washington
~Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796
~First lighthouse in New York State
~Fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States
~Foundation is 13'deep and 9' thick
~Constructed of sandstone blocks from Connecticut, 8" high and varying in length from 18" high to 44"
~The walls are 6' thick at the base tapering to 3' thick at the top
~The height of the tower is 110' 6"
~There are 137 iron steps to the top of the tower
~The light flashes every 5 seconds and can be seen a distance of 19 nautical miles

6. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse

7. Random Lighthouse Pictures

8. Haunted Lighthouses!

April Birthday Party - Freeze Frame Photos

May Schedule

Tues. May 3:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 4:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 English As A Second Language

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. May 5:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Typing Class – learn the keyboard using thought provoking exercises

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. May 10:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 11:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Mother’s Day Tea – meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. May 12:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Home Users Club – meet in the Community Room

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. May 17:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Travel Day – Lighthouses! Sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Thurs. May 19:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

2:00 Monthly Birthday Party – Meet in the Community Room

3:15-4:45 Literati – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

Mon. May 23:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 Newsletter Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Tues. May 24:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-2:15 Beginner’s Class – sign-up sheet on bulletin board

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

Weds. May 25: CLOSED

Thurs. May 26: CLOSED

Tues. May 31:
9:15-12:00 One-on-One By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab
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Did you know?
That the computer room has a HUGE variety of greeting cards to choose from – for FREE! These donated cards are available for birthdays, get well, sympathy, or just because. If you need a greeting card stop by and look through our stash!
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Now Enrolling -> Beginner’s!

Starting Tuesday May 3rd we will begin a weekly beginner’s class for residents interested in learning the computer. The class will run for 4 weeks (Tuesday 5/3, 5/10, 5/17 and 5/24) with a graduation ceremony to follow in early June. You will learn computer basics, how to use the mouse and even get your own e-mail account!

Why should you learn to use the computer?
è stay in touch with family and friends and even get pictures
è research topics of interest – health, medication, history, art, music!
SIGN-UP SHEET ON BULLETIN BOARD OUTSIDE THE COMPUTER ROOM