Digitally Engaging Seniors - Wall Street UC, New Horizon Senior Project

11/23/2021

One of the advantages to learning how to use your technogy devices is that you can continue your learning from home. Be sure to sign up for one, or all of these sessions.

Do you know someone who would like to learn more about using technology in their everyday lives? MediaSmarts is proud to offer a series of free digital literacy workshops to help empower under-represented populations from communities across the country.

10/30/2021

Here is a reason to attend one of our Digitally Engaging Seniors workshops where you can learn how to use your technology devices.

Patients who underwent non-elective surgery and used technology for regular remote monitoring with health-care providers had better outcomes a month after leaving hospital, compared to people who were asked to go see their doctors for followup concerns, according to a new Canadian study in the Briti...

10/05/2021

If you are tech savy and want to help others learn how to use their devices. We need you! Volunteers are wanted to assist those 55+ who would like to connect with their technology.

09/29/2021

Join Us for one of our October Drop in Session! Happening Tuesday and Thursdays at Wall Street United Church from 2:30 - 4:30. Registration is Manditory! Be sure to sign up early so you are not disappointed. We look forward to helping you! Email [email protected] to register or for any questions you may have.

08/31/2021

Tech Tip of the Day for Apple Users: Just ask Siri! Explore how Siri can Help You! Let us know how you are using Siri in the comments below.

Getting to Know Siri If you use an iPhone or iPad you can get many things done faster and more easily using Siri. Siri comes with many great functions. You can ask Siri questions, get directions, send text messages and emails, set timers and alarms, get recommendations and more. Best of all it is si...

07/25/2021

Calling all Seniors. Your input is valuable! Complete the following survey for yourself and a friend, for a chance to win a FREE Chromebook. Click here to begin. https://forms.gle/H3u1tVruyCDdqucb6

07/21/2021

YOUR CHANCE TO WIN!! We want to hear from you! How as a senior can we help you best with your laptop, tablet or cell phone device?
If you are 55+, please complete this questionairre for a senior friend(s) without a device for your chance to win a Chromebook for you and your friend!!

In order to help you improve your digital independence, we would like to know a little bit about you! We want input from lots of folks. Please also consider completing this questionnaire with another senior(s) who you know does not have access to the internet. COMPLETE THIS SURVEY FOR A SENIOR FRIEN...

07/21/2021

Have you wanted to connect with others on Zoom? We are running a LEARN TO RUN ZOOM MEETINGS Wednesday, July 28 @ 2:30.

07/20/2021

One of the frustrations around technology is knowing where to turn for help. Who are you going to call? Tech Serve is a free service for seniors who are trying to make technology work. You can book an online appointment with them and chances are they can help you out! Check out their website:

Need help with setting up video calls with loved ones?  Want to learn how to edit photos before sending them to friends? No matter your tech need, our volunteers are happy to help you figure it all out, making life easier for you (and loved ones).

07/14/2021

Hello Seniors of Brockville,

The Digitally Engaging Seniors Program in Brockville would love your input as we begin to create workshops that would be of interest to you. Our goal is to help seniors develop digital independence and therefore have greater opportunity for connection with one another.

Please complete our online survey to help us know how to serve you best.

In order to help you improve your digital independence, we would like to know a little bit about you! We want input from lots of folks. Please also consider completing this questionnaire with another senior(s) who you know does not have access to the internet. COMPLETE THIS SURVEY FOR A SENIOR FRIEN...