All senior centers are open Monday-Friday, 8:30-4:30 PM

Tech Connect for Older Adults

Serving Older Adults provides services and programs to grow connections and community.

Tech Connect staff are specially trained to provide support and instruction to older adults. Class sizes are kept low to ensure appropriate support for each learner. Our hands-on classes offer participants the opportunity to learn and practice with the support of a skilled instructor.

SOA is one of only a few Senior Planet from AARP licensed partners in Southeast Wisconsin! We can help you: 

  • Stay in touch through voice and video calls, text messages, emails, and social media posts
  • See your doctor virtually
  • Bank online
  • Learn new technology
  • Attend a virtual church service
  • Watch videos to learn a new hobby
  • Stream music, TV shows, and movies
  • And more!

Lectures – One-time presentations that cover popular technology topics.

Workshops – One-time hands-on programs on popular technology topics. May be combined with a lecture as a program series.

Courses – Five and ten-week hands-on programs that engage participants to learn the course topic.

Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

Have questions about technology? Each center hosts one-on-one workshops where you can bring your device (phone, iPad, or laptop) and your questions to work with one of our knowledgable tech trainers. Speak with center staff to schedule an appointment. 

Registration is required for Tech Connect classes and BYOD sessions. Sign up by calling your local center.

Clinton Rose

Tue. 9:00 – 2:00

Wed. 8:30 – 4:30

Kelly

Mon. 8:30 – 4:30

Tue. 8:30 – 4:30

McGovern 

Mon. 8:30 – 4:30

Tue. 8:30 – 4:30

Washington

Wed. 8:30 – 4:00

Thu. 8:30 – 4:30

Wilson

Mon. 8:30 – 4:30

Tue. 8:30 – 4:30

Digital Genealogy Tools

Curious about your family’s history? Fill in the gaps using digital genealogy resources!

Wilson Park Senior Center – Tuesday, July 8, 10:00- 11:30
McGovern Park Senior Center –  Monday, July 14, 1:00-2:30
Washington Park Senior Center – Wednesday, July 16, 10:00-11:30
Kelly Senior Center – Tuesday, July 22, 1:00-2:30
Clinton Rose Senior Center – Wednesday, July 23, 12:30-2:00
 
Registration is required for Tech Connect classes and BYOD sessions.

Please call your center for easy sign-up!

Computer Essentials

Learn to use a computer for email, web research, and more so you can stay connected online! Participants who complete the course will receive a refurbished laptop through a partnership with United Way. 

Suggested Contribution: $5/class session ($50 total)

Washington Park Senior Center – January & June

Wilson Park Senior Center – February & July

Clinton & Bernice Rose Senior Center – March & August

Kelly Senior Center – April & September

McGovern Park Senior Center – May & October

Must attend a minimum of 8 of the 10 sessions. 

Stop by the reception desk or call the center where you wish to attend the class to be added to the waitlist. Registration is limited to 10 participants to allow for individualized support.

This project is being supported in part by federal award number CPFFN0201, awarded to United Way of Wisconsin through $16,459,684.90 of funds from the U.S. Department of the Treasury through the American Rescue Plan Act and the State of Wisconsin, acting by and through the Public Service Commission of Wisconsin.

Classroom in a Box

Senior living facilities, churches, area senior centers, or other agencies interested in partnering with SOA to provide these programs at their facilities are invited to visit:

www.servingolderadults.org/classroominabox/ 

Or email:

techconnect@servingolderadults.org