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Chandler libraries offer computing classes
ASG starting local group
A variety of courses that teach basic providing advice from an expert about
To further expand the American Sewing Guild’s mission
to advanced computer skills is available getting life back on track again at 10 of “Advancing sewing as an art and life skill,” ASG is starting a
this month at several Chandler public a.m. Thu., May 14 in the First Floor Neighborhood Group to serve Chandler, Gilbert, Sun Lakes, Queen
libraries. Conference Room at Downtown Creek and Casa Grande. There will be an organizational meeting at
“Computer Basics” imparts basic Chandler Public Library. Registration is
1:30 p.m. Tue., June 9 at 35th Ave. Sew and Vac on Ray and Rural.
computer skills for those who have required.
Monthly meetings will continue on the second Tuesday at the same
never used a computer at 10:30 a.m. “Excel” teaches how to enter and
place and time.
Wed., May 6 in the Gates Computer Lab manipulate numerical data using a
Local ASG member Jo Anna Strong of Chandler says the Neighborhood
at Downtown Chandler Public Library. spreadsheet at 1:30 p.m. Tue., May 19 in the
Groups are the “grassroots level” of ASG, under the guidance of a
Registration is required. Gates Computer Lab at Downtown Chandler
chapter, in this case, Phoenix. Phoenix has nine other similar groups
“SCORE Counseling” provides a SCORE Public Library. Registration is required.
around the Valley, and Chandler becomes the tenth.
business counselor to answer questions “Publisher, a Quick Intro” provides a
Strong says programs in an NG will be sewing-related, but it covers
regarding business startup or expansion at glimpse at the entry-level desktop publishing
a wide range of topics from garment sewing to home dec to charity
noon Wed., May 6 at the Sunset Library. application used to design different types of
sewing and much more. “Sharing with other members through Show-
Registration is required. documents, such as fliers and signs, at 3 p.m.
“Computer Basics” teaches basic Wed., May 20 in Computer Labs A and B at
and-Tell is an integral part of all meetings as is keeping current about
computer skills to those who have never Hamilton Library.
the world of sewing.”
used a computer at 3 p.m. Wed., May 6 in “PowerPoint” teaches how to incorporate
According to the Spring 2009 ASG newsletter, Neighborhood Group
Computer Labs A and B at Hamilton Library. text and graphics into a slide presentation
members “attend to make and meet friends, share sewing successes and
“Word I, a Quick Intro” helps participants at 10:30 a.m. Wed., May 27 in the Gates
failures, learn and explore new techniques and products and participate
learn how to create and edit documents and Computer Lab at Downtown Chandler
with others in [their] passion and individual sewing interests.”
format text using word processing software Public Library. Registration is required.
“All NG members are members of ASG and the Phoenix Chapter,”
at 3 p.m. Wed., May 13 in Computer Labs A “PowerPoint, a Quick Intro” teaches
Strong explains. “Other interested persons may attend two NG meetings
and B at Hamilton Library. how to incorporate text and graphics into a
as a guest; after that they must join ASG to continue with the NG. And
“Internet” instructs participants on World slide presentation at 3 p.m. Wed., May 2, in
any ASG member can attend any NG – many attend more than one
Wide Web navigation, using a search engine Computer Labs A and B at Hamilton Library. NG on a regular basis. So even though we’re designated the Chandler
and information about web page addresses Chandler Downtown Library is located group, I wouldn’t be surprised to see people from further away in
at 3 p.m. Wed., May 13 in the Gates Computer at 22 S. Delaware St. Call 480-782-2800. attendance.”
Lab at Downtown Chandler Public Library. Chandler Sunset Library is at 4930 W. Ray
NGs typically have leaders who function primarily as facilitators of
Registration is required. Rd. Call 480-782-2840. Hamilton Library is at
activities, according to Strong. However, the group, as a whole, owns the
“Surviving a Layoff” boosts morale by 3700 S. Arizona Ave. Call 480-782-2828.
responsibility for programming and developing a successful group. The
Chandler co-leaders are Strong, who can be reached at 480-802-4312;
Priscilla Unger, 480-802-4312; and Mary Weir, 480-917-9477, is serving
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