Educational Workshops & Informational Sessions
January/February 2020
Cell Phone Training
(iPhone and Android Users Only)
Has your smart phone out smarted you? This free training class will teach you how to send/receive text messages, connect Bluetooth devices, and operate the basic functions of a smart phone, make your smartphone louder and easier to hear. And much more!!! Specifically designed for iPhone and Android phones. Class size is limited.
Facilitator: California Phones
Class for iPhone Users - Monday, January 13th
Time: 1-3:00pm
Class size limited to 15 people
Class for Android Users - Monday, January 13th
Time: 10:00am-12:00noon
Class size limited to 8 people
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Tax Volunteer Training
If you’re interested in volunteering during tax season plan to attend this training. You will not be trained to complete taxes with clients. You will check tax clients in when they arrive, make appointment reminder phone calls, and occasionally make tax appointments for clients.
Date: Tuesday, January 21st Time: 10-11:30am
Facilitator: Phil House, AARP/VITA Tax Program Manager
Cost: Free
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Disasters can be frightening. While we can't stop them from happening, we can do our best to know what to do when we encounter one. The workshop will cover where to get accurate information during an emergency, steps you can take to prepare ahead of time including building your own emergency kit and emergency plan, what to do during an evacuation and what you can expect in an emergency shelter. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to ensure that your needs are met during any type of disaster. Empower yourself and know what you can do!
Date: Tuesday, January 14th Time: 1-2:30pm
Facilitator: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Cost: Free (donations to the Center greatly appreciated)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Manage Your Digital Photo Collection Workshop
Photos are a huge part of life and connecting with family. Get comfortable with your iPhone and iPad, and learn the basics of photos. In this class, you will learn all about the 'photos' app, along with how to organize, share and view your photos. This is a beginner’s course. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome.
Date: Tuesday, February 25th Time: 1-2:30pm
Presented by: Sean Kearney Cost: Free (donations to the Center greatly appreciated)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Decorative Design Techniques for Stationery & Beyond Workshop Series
Have fun learning simple skills that can be used on paper and more! Beginning level,
each class will teach a different decorative technique that we will use to create unique stationery and other exciting objects. At the end of each class, you will have the skills to go home and decorate almost anything you wish!
Choose one or both classes.
January – Monoprint: Using acrylic paint you will create multiple prints, each completely unique. Print on paper, then fabric.
February – Acrylics and stencils: Learn how to cut your own stencil to use as a repeat pattern for wrapping paper or other surfaces.
Dates: Mondays, January 13th & February 10th Time: 1-3:00pm
Facilitator: Priscilla Nielson Cost: $7 per session (includes all materials)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Wreath-of-the-Month Workshop Series
Each month we will use a new technique to decorate a wreath that highlights the season.
January – Make a Valentine-themed wreath featuring origami and paper doily hearts
February – Celebrate Spring with a wreath full of fabulous paper flowers
Dates: Mondays, January 27th & February 24th Time: 1-3:00pm
Facilitator: Priscilla Nielson Cost: $7 per session (includes all materials)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
(iPhone and Android Users Only)
Has your smart phone out smarted you? This free training class will teach you how to send/receive text messages, connect Bluetooth devices, and operate the basic functions of a smart phone, make your smartphone louder and easier to hear. And much more!!! Specifically designed for iPhone and Android phones. Class size is limited.
Facilitator: California Phones
Class for iPhone Users - Monday, January 13th
Time: 1-3:00pm
Class size limited to 15 people
Class for Android Users - Monday, January 13th
Time: 10:00am-12:00noon
Class size limited to 8 people
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Tax Volunteer Training
If you’re interested in volunteering during tax season plan to attend this training. You will not be trained to complete taxes with clients. You will check tax clients in when they arrive, make appointment reminder phone calls, and occasionally make tax appointments for clients.
Date: Tuesday, January 21st Time: 10-11:30am
Facilitator: Phil House, AARP/VITA Tax Program Manager
Cost: Free
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Disaster Preparedness Workshop
Disasters can be frightening. While we can't stop them from happening, we can do our best to know what to do when we encounter one. The workshop will cover where to get accurate information during an emergency, steps you can take to prepare ahead of time including building your own emergency kit and emergency plan, what to do during an evacuation and what you can expect in an emergency shelter. The more prepared you are, the easier it will be to ensure that your needs are met during any type of disaster. Empower yourself and know what you can do!
Date: Tuesday, January 14th Time: 1-2:30pm
Facilitator: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E)
Cost: Free (donations to the Center greatly appreciated)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Manage Your Digital Photo Collection Workshop
Photos are a huge part of life and connecting with family. Get comfortable with your iPhone and iPad, and learn the basics of photos. In this class, you will learn all about the 'photos' app, along with how to organize, share and view your photos. This is a beginner’s course. No experience is necessary, all levels are welcome.
Date: Tuesday, February 25th Time: 1-2:30pm
Presented by: Sean Kearney Cost: Free (donations to the Center greatly appreciated)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Decorative Design Techniques for Stationery & Beyond Workshop Series
Have fun learning simple skills that can be used on paper and more! Beginning level,
each class will teach a different decorative technique that we will use to create unique stationery and other exciting objects. At the end of each class, you will have the skills to go home and decorate almost anything you wish!
Choose one or both classes.
January – Monoprint: Using acrylic paint you will create multiple prints, each completely unique. Print on paper, then fabric.
February – Acrylics and stencils: Learn how to cut your own stencil to use as a repeat pattern for wrapping paper or other surfaces.
Dates: Mondays, January 13th & February 10th Time: 1-3:00pm
Facilitator: Priscilla Nielson Cost: $7 per session (includes all materials)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172
Wreath-of-the-Month Workshop Series
Each month we will use a new technique to decorate a wreath that highlights the season.
January – Make a Valentine-themed wreath featuring origami and paper doily hearts
February – Celebrate Spring with a wreath full of fabulous paper flowers
Dates: Mondays, January 27th & February 24th Time: 1-3:00pm
Facilitator: Priscilla Nielson Cost: $7 per session (includes all materials)
Reserve your seat by calling 530-823-8172