Resident of the Month -> Patricia Fogarty

Each month I am required to report on the activities and usage of the Computer Learning Center. In this report I am asked to provide a success story. Each month I am going to post the success stroy on here for all of us to read. This months success story is Pat Fogarty!

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SUCCESS STORY

DATE: __6/30/08_ SITE: _Shirley Futch Plaza___BY: _Sharlotte Giberson___


RESIDENT / PARTICIPANT NAME: ___Patricia Fogarty___

Reason(s) participant came to the Computer Training Center (what was his/her goal?)
Pat wanted to be able to communicate with her children via email. She is also the Secretary to our TA association so she needed to learn Word to keep track of the minutes.


Accomplishment(s) of the participant:

Pat has mastered email, learned Word, can make cards as good as Hallmark, and play games on the Internet. She has accomplished all that she originally set out to do. Pat is extremely intuitive and ‘runs’ with any instruction I give her. She is extremely competent and I am still shocked at how easily she picks up on things. In our Learning Center we have 2 types of mice – traditional and top-ball. Many residents can only use 1 or the other – not Pat. She can sit at any computer without hardware complications.


Obstacles he/she had to overcome:
Just that she NEVER used a computer prior to her 1st visit in the computer room back in December.


What difference has participation in the Computer Training Center made for him/her?

Just a couple of weeks ago Pat said “no matter how bad I feel when I come down here, by the time I leave I feel so much better!”

She also sent me these kind words in an email:
“i am enjoying this class so much. i am having so much fun . you are such a good teacher and i enjoy the time spent with you.”

The most recent email from Pat:
“i am so enjoying the class. we are having so much fun. it is nice to be able to get together. you are such a great teacher. we all love so much. love pat”

"The Plaza"

Healthy Foods Demonstration

A BIG thank you to Sue who showed us how to make healthy, inexpensive parfait! It was delicious!

Ingredients:
Low fat yogurt
Fresh Strawberries
Fresh Blueberries
Peaches (excellent substitution for the berries if you can't eat seeds)
Granola
Wheat Germ

Directions:
Layer all of the ingredients above so your parfait looks like this:



YUMMY!!!

Let Sue know your thoughts on the Healthy Food Demonstration by posting a comment on the BLOG. She visits our BLOG regularly so your feedback will be valuable for future 'Food Demo's'.


Click here for pictures from Healthy Foods Demonstration - Parfait.

First EVER - > SFP Wedding

On Sunday June 22nd Alberta Linden and Jimmy Perry tied the knot! They got married in the Gazebo out back and invited ALL the residents to the wedding. A blast was had by all!

Congratulations Jimmy & Alberta!!

Their wedding was even in the Pcono Record! Check it out online: Wedding Bells at Last

A special thank you to Jean Bruck for taking so many wonderful pictures! Click here to see the pictures.

This is COOL!

Click the little arrow on the bottom left corner of the puzzle.

Bookmarks

Today we made bookmarks. Too bad a couple people were finished and had left by the time I remembered to break out the camera. At least I got a few good pictures...







Using Microsoft Word we used text boxes to draw large, bookmark-sized boxes. Then we inserted a picture. Some used Google images (images.google.com) to locate pictures, others scanned in their own.

We put wording on our bookmarks and changed the font to our liking. Lastly, we chose coordinating card stock to print the bookmark on.

In true Sharlotte fashion we couldn't stop there. We laminated the bookmarks then enhanced them with a rivet and colorful ribbon.

They all turned out GREAT!

Futch Fabulous Fudge Contest!

Today we had a Fudge Tasting Contest!
6 residence participated by making their own fudge:

Ada Mae Weidman
Jean Bruck
Carol Romansky
Verna Overpeck
Alma Brands
Beverly Barth



SFP Staff (Gail, Sue, Sharlotte, Stu & Tommy) judged the fudge on taste, texture, presentation, and originality.

Everyone's fudge was so good it was very difficult to choose a winner. But it was a contest so we had to choose...Our 1st Place winner was Carol Romansky and 2nd Place was Ada Mae Weidman.

A special THANK YOU to Marie Counterman for taking pictures!! Click here for pictures.

And a special THANK YOU to Jean Bruck for taking pictures with her digital camera! Click here for Jean's Pictures.

Father's Day Poker Party - Social Services Event

Although the Poker Party wasn't a Computer Learning Center event, we still had to capture the game with the digital camera. Everyone had so much fun! The big winner was our very own Super - Stu Bailey! Click here for more pictures.

Shirley Futch Scrappers

On Wednesday June 4th Shirley Futch hosted its first Scrapbooking class! Click here for pictures: SFP Scrappers

The scrapbooking class is held every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month. Even if you missed the 1st class you can still join at any time!

Examples of Computer Scrapbooking

* Journaling (type out all your journaling on your computer if you feel you want this degree of uniformity to the text you are adding to your scrapbook pages).
* Create layouts (including clip art), print them out, apply to a scrapbook page and add photos.
* Use background patterns (like patterned papers you would add to scrapbook pages) to add to layout pages you print out.
* Clip art available on the net (can be used to accent the theme pages you are creating or in combination with other techniques such as chalking or to create die cuts and paper piercing).
* Find quotations, poetry, page titles or toppers online to use on your scrapbooking pages.

Here are some useful websites:
Scrapbook Junction

HP.com

Printable Supplies

June 2008 - Schedule

Tues. June 3:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. June 4:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 Open Lab Don’t Forget to make a Fathers Day card for your son(s)!

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

1:15-3:00 Open Lab

3:00-4:45 Beginners Class

Tues. June 10:
9:15-12:00 Calling ALL Men!!! It’s your turn to learn how to use a Computer!

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. June 11:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 BLOGGING 101 Have you heard the term ‘blog’ but have no idea what is means or how it works? Come to this class and the mystery will be over.

2:15-4:45 Open Lab

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

1:15-3:00 Open Lab

3:00-4:45 Beginners Class

Tues. June 17:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. June 18:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-4:45 We’re making bookmarks! Bring a picture, we’ll scan it in and print it out on a bookmark! I have this class scheduled for the entire afternoon so come whenever you want. Be sure to allow about 45 minutes to make your bookmark.

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

1:15-3:00 Open Lab

3:00-4:45 Beginners Class

Tues. June 24:
9:15-12:00 By Appointment Only

1:15-4:45 Open Lab

Wed. June 25:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-2:15 clase de computadora

Thurs. June 26:
9:15-12:00 Open Lab

1:15-3:00 Mastering Internet Explorer

3:00-4:45 Beginners Class: Mastering Internet Explorer



BREAKING NEWS!

Have you heard the news? The Computer Learning Center will be open 3 days a week, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Be sure to check out the schedule to read the latest events, classes and happenings in the Computer Room.

Over the past several months the Computer Room has been jam-packed, which unfortunately resulted in some residents being turned away or having to shorten their time on the computer. Gail saw this happening and got approval to add Tuesdays to our schedule for 2008. Please come out and support the Computer Room and the additional time available!

Looking forward to seeing you 3 days a week!
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Did you know that over 20% of the residents at Shirley Futch Plaza use the Computer Room? However, every single user is a woman! Where are the men? We have quite a few and I’m disappointed they’re not taking advantage of the FREE opportunity to learn how to use the computer.

Come on out guys, if the ladies can do it, SO CAN YOU!

I’d love to see the following residents in the Computer Room on Tuesday June 10th any time between 9:15 and 12:00!

George Hoffman Ben Valentinetti
James Perry Lowell Thomas
Angel Leon Larry Shook
Bob Napoli David Patikowski
Francisco Solis Jim DeLuca
Doug Hallas Alex Bonkowski
Russell Brush
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Scrapbooking has come to
Shirley Futch Plaza!With the computer you can make titles, captions, headlines, labels, print pictures and much, much more. ‘Scrappers’ will meet in the Community Room, and the Computer Room will also be open. Take advantage of this unique opportunity!

Check out the calendar for dates and times, additional details in the newsletter.
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clase de computadora
DAME UNA OPORTUNIDAD PARA ENSENARTE LA COMPUTADORA Y TU ME ENSENAS ESPANOL. VEN AL CUARTO DE COMPUTADORA EL MIERCOLES JUNIO 25 DE UNA Y QUINCE MINUTOS A DOS Y QUINCE MINUTOS.MUCHAS GRACIAS.ESPERO VERTE EN LA CLASE DE COMPUTADORA.