Senior Educational Opportunities
(This is not designed to be a complete list of local providers)
Computer Classes
[Classes may also be offered by some Park & Recreation Districts. Links are available under
“Park & Recreation Districts” below.]
SeniorNet - Sacramento - Ethel MacLeod Hart Senior Center, 915 27th Street, Sacramento, CA 95816,
(916) 808-5462. Contact them for classes and fees.
SeniorNet - Sacramento NE - 4540 American River Drive, Sacramento, CA. 95864, (916) 485-9572.
Contact them for complete list of classes, workshops and fees.
[Workshops include: Digital Cameras, Computer Maintenance, eBay, Greeting Cards, Downloading, Windows 7, Travel, Storage & Backup Files, Database and Graphics. Costs for Workshops are $5 per session for lesson materials.]
Swanston Community Center - 2350 Northrop Ave., Carmichael CA 95825 [Part of the Mission Oaks Recreation and Parks District]. (916) 333-6464. The center offers a variety of classes, including Craigslist & Ebay; Facebook & Social Media; Digital Camera to Computer and others on Fridays from 9-11 AM. Price = $10 per class/$25 for three.
Sacramento Public Library - Various branches of the Sacramento Public Library offer computer classes on a regular basis. Refer to the library’s website: select “events” from the main page and then “computer class” from the pull down menu to identify these classes.
Cordova Recreation and Park District - All classes are held at the new computer lab at Riverview Community Center, Room 8, 10700 Ambassador Drive, Rancho Cordova, (916) 362-1841. Classes include Internet/Email, Craigs List/E-Bay, Facebook/Twitter, Web Page Design, Keyboarding/Typing, Introduction to Computers, Beyond the Basics, Microsoft Office (Word ‘07, Excel ‘07, Powerpoint ‘07), Introduction to Windows 7. Prices are $32-$42 each
Learning Exchange - (916) 929-9200
A variety of classes are offered at various locations. Prices are lower if you are a member. Courses include Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn for Beginners; Blogging; eBay: The Basics of Selliing; Create a Website; and most of the Microsoft Office courses for 2003, 2007 or 2010 in Levels 1,2 and 3; plus more. Prices are $49 - $99 per course with some courses requiring a materials fee.
The Renaissance Society - (916) 278-7834
- Computer Tips Clinic - 12 to 12:45 p.m., Shares information on various aspects of computer usage. The topics are generally basic in nature but would be valuable to all levels of computer expertise.
- Apple Mobile Devices Users' Group-iPad, iPod, iPhone - 12 to 12:45 p.m., shares information of interest, such as apps, users' tips, the differences between the devices, etc. At times, Apple experts will present topics of interest and answer questions from the group. Bring your devices and your questions. The drop-in discussions will also be beneficial to those who want to learn more about the iPad's many functions before deciding whether to purchase one.
San Juan Unified School District - Sunrise Tech Center, 7322 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610,
(916) 971-7654 - Offered are classes in Intro to Computers/Word/Excel, Keyboarding, Sell It On Ebay and Photoshop Elements (several sections).
Sierra College - Community Education (Kaleidoscope) - Computer classes are offered from Beginner's Guide to Computers, Internet, QuickBooks, PowerPoint, Excel, Blogging and Social Networking. They also expand into Creating a Website and Marketing Your Website.
Online Courses - Sierra College, 333 Sunrise Ave., Roseville, CA (916) 781-6282, offers more than 350
online courses, including Computer Applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe and others.
American River College - 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento 95841, (916) 484-8011 - Offers classes in Computer Info Science (CISA 126-340), including Microsoft Office 2010 [Outlook, Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access] and Networking, Programming, Security and Web courses.
Cosumnes River College - 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento 95823, (916) 691-7344 - Offers classes in Computer Info Science (CISA 305-340), including Microsoft Office 2010 [Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access] and Networking, Programming, Security and Web courses.
Folsom Lake College - 10 College Parkway, Folsom 95630, (916) 608-6500 - Offers classes in Computer Info Science (CISA 308-311), including Word Processing & Presentation Software, Spreadsheets, Database Management and Core and Programming courses.
Sacramento City College - 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento CA 95822, (916) 558-2204
- Offers classes in Computer Info Science (CISA 305-340), including Microsoft Office
2007 [Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Access] and Networking, Programming, Security and
Web courses.
Adult Education
Folsom Cordova - 10850 Gadsten Way, Rancho Cordova 95670, (916) 635-6810
Roseville Adult School - 200 Branstetter Street, Roseville 95678, (916) 782-3952
Sacramento City Unified - 5735 47th Ave., Sacramento 95824, (916) 277-6625
San Juan Unified (including Senior Computer Classes) - 3738 Walnut Avenue, Carmichael 95608, Various Locations, (916) 971-7700
Sacramento County Office of Education – Regional Occupational Programs - 10541 Norden Avenue, Mather 95655, (916) 228-2721
Community Colleges
American River College (ARC) - 4700 College Oak Drive, Sacramento 95841, (916) 484-8011
Cosumnes River College (CRC) - 8401 Center Parkway, Sacramento 95823, (916) 691-7344
Folsom Lake College (FLC) - 10 College Parkway, Folsom 95630, (916) 608-6500
Sacramento City College (SCC) - 3835 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento 95822, (916) 558-2111
Sierra College - 5000 Rocklin Road, Rocklin 95677, (916) 624-3333
Community Education - (916) 660-7160
Online Courses - Sierra College offers more than 350 online courses, including Computer Applications such as Microsoft Office, Adobe and others.
Osher Lifelong Learning - (916) 781-6290
Roseville Gateway Campus - (916) 781-6200
Extension Programs
Sacramento State University (CSUS) Extension- (916) 278-4433
The Renaissance Society - (916) 278-7834
(The Renaissance Society is a participatory "Center for Learning in Retirement" in which members choose to study topics proposed by their peers who coordinate the seminars.)
Open University - (916) 278-6984
(Open University allows you to attend regular University classes through the College of Continuing Education, on a space available basis, without being admitting to the University. Fees exceed the other two programs but are far cheaper for auditing a class versus taking one for credit. Only 24 units are allowed through this program toward a baccalaureate degree.)
Sixty Plus Fee Waiver Program - (916) 278-3625
(Program suspended Fall 2011.)
University of CA Davis (UCD) Extension - (800) 752-0881
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) - (530) 757-8777 or (800) 752-0881
(An active mind never stops learning. OLLI offers an extraordinary variety of provocative courses, informative programs and cultural events to serve active minds—learning for the joy of learning, without homework or exams. Join our community of lifelong learners today!)
Park & Recreation Districts
Arden Manor Recreation & Park District , 1415 Rushden Drive, Sacramento, (916) 487-7851
Arden Park Recreation & Park District, 100 La Sierra Drive, Sacramento, (916) 483-6069
Carmichael Recreation & Park District, 5325 Engle Road, Carmichael, (916) 418-6025
Cordova Park & Recreation District, 2197 Chase Drive, Rancho Cordova, (916) 362-1841
Fair Oaks Recreation & Park District, 4150 Temescal Street, (916) 966-1036
Folsom Parks & Recreation Department, 50 Natoma Street, Folsom, (916) 355-7285
Fulton-El Camino Recreation & Park District, 2201 Cottage Way, Sacramento, (916) 927-3802
Mission Oaks Recreation & Park District, 4701 Gibbons Drive, Carmichael, (916) 972-0336
North Highlands Recreation & Park District, 6040 Watt Avenue, North Highlands, (916) 332-7440
Orangevale Recreation & Park District, 6826 Hazel Avenue, Orangevale, (916) 988-6140
Roseville Parks & Recreation Department, 311 Vernon Street, Roseville, (916) 774-5200
City of Sacramento Dept. of Parks & Recreation, Various Locations, Sacramento, (916) 808-5200
County of Sacramento Regional Parks, Various Locations, Sacramento, (916) 875-6961
Sunrise Park & Recreation District, 7801 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, (916) 725-1585
Senior Centers
Cordova Senior Center, 3480 Routier Rd, Rancho Cordova, (916) 366-3133
E.M. Hart Senior Center, 915 27th St. Sacramento, (916) 808-5462
Davis Senior Center, 646 A Street, Davis, (530) 757-5696
Maidu Community Center, 1550 Maidu Drive, Roseville, (916) 774-5960
Miscellaneous
Learning Exchange - Various Locations, (916) 929-9200
Golden 1 Credit Union Seminars - Various Locations and subjects, (916) 732-2900
Sacramento Public Library - Various Locations and subjects, (916) 264-2700
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