Technology 4 Life

09/04/2021

Know a senior who needs some tech help? Here’s an exciting new program

Do you know someone who could benefit from personalized technology training? Vivalon is launching:

TECH4HEALTH, FREE PERSONAL TECH & TRAINING!

Vivalon and Dominican University are partnering to provide training and support to help older adults discover the power of technology. Participants will learn how to use a tablet to connect with family & friends, discover information & resources available online and use the internet to improve health.

We come to you, we bring a tablet for you, we teach & support you, we empower you!

Dates: Thursdays, starting September 23 (10am or 1pm) for 9 weeks

Cost: FREE!

At this time, all participants & students must be fully vaccinated.

If you know someone who could benefit from this opportunity, contact Jenn Mangosong-Shankle at 415-456-9062 X 102 or email [email protected] by Wednesday, September 8.

12/21/2020

Wishing you and your families a safe and healthy holiday season. 2020 has been quite and year and one none of us was expecting! Looking back at this past year, we want to thank you for your support as we have shifted our focus to offering many of our services online.  Here is a short list of al...

05/13/2020

Good tips to stay safe online.

Fraudsters see opportunities to target us in these uncertain times. Here are their most popular schemes and how we can protect ourselves.

03/13/2020

As many will be more home bound for the next few weeks, we wanted to update you on:

- classes
- consultation options (encouraging tele-help)
- resources for online entertainment
- online connections
- more!

Read (and feel free to share) our spring update:

We've included some tips in this newsletter on how you can stay informed, safely cleaning your tech, remote tele-help and staying connected while social distancing.

03/13/2020

Travel the world's greatest museum's and more...from the comfort (and safety) of your couch!

Going into a self-quarantine can have many complex issues and complications beyond having enough food and supplies for two weeks. In terms of entertainment, it…

01/21/2020

We see the this at our monthly inter-generational “Tech Club” at the Tamalpais in Greenbrae. The seniors love working with the students — and vice versa.

Would love to expand the program. Looking for student volunteers! DM if you’re interested.

Senior citizens who don't keep up with technology are at risk of social isolation. A New Mexico nonprofit pairs tech-savvy youth with seniors, and both generations benefit from the human connection.

08/21/2019

It's back to school time. Check out newsletter with details on our classes starting in September/October.

07/02/2019

Park your car and take transit. Try Marin Transit connect -it's an on-demand service available in North San Rafael.

Leave your car at home and ride transit for FREE to the Marin County Fair.

Visit marintransit.org/fair for more information on routes and schedules!

09/17/2018

A Workshop for Front-line Information Assistance and Resource Referral Staff A free training designed for help-desk, information hotline, and front-line volunteers and staff who provide clients with information about programs and services available in Marin. Specialists will share their expertise an...

09/13/2018

Belvedere Library class tonight! Not a bad place to come to work!