OPCUG Help Page
General Interest
Oakmont Village Association
Listing of Oakmont’s Clubs and Organizations
The flavor of the active life at Oakmont can be appreciated by knowing the variety of clubs and organizations open to all residents. Click here for a comprehensive list and look especially for those groups having links to their own websites.
SeniorNet.org
One of the more interesting web sites you can visit is SeniorNet.org. By clicking on this link you will visit the home page of SeniorNet and have available a treasure trove of information and help. SeniorNet is a non-profit organization that disseminates useful information and sponsors learning centers nationally. In the early days of OPCUG consideration was given to using their sponsorship and materials for a center here in Oakmont. However, one of their requirements is that the courses be available to all and the objectives of computer activities at Oakmont are centered on assisting our residents.
When you visit the site be sure to select the blue tab at the top labeled "COURSES". Then scroll down to the heading "Computers" and look at "Computer Tutorials and Demo's" or go further down and look at Internet Skills where there is instruction on "Learn to Search the Web" and two items on eBay. This web site is highly recommended.
APCUG Push Articles
The Association of Personal Computer User Groups (APCUG), each month, publishes a series of articles selected from those published by Member Groups. These are called Push Articles and cover subjects of interest to PC users. To obtain these for your computer, right click on the link and select Save Link as. When the Save As dialog box appears, save to the Desktop. At your convenience you can double click on the desktop icon and open the folder and then double click on the individual files in the folder to read the files. Link to Push Articles.
Especially note the article titled The Big Red X. The Oakmont PC Users Group is a member of the APCUG.
Using the Internet to make Life Easy
On November 5, 2008 a PowerPoint presentation on the above subject was given at the Berger Center. To view the PDF document: Using the Internet to Make Life Easy.pdf
Trash Pickup Discounts for Seniors
The City of Santa Rosa and the North Bay Corporation Santa Rosa Recycling and Collection Service offer senior citizens discounted rates for weekly trash pickup. The discounts range from 18% to 22%. To learn the criteria for the reduced rates, Click Here: TrashPickupDiscount.pdf
Free 411 Information Calls
Cell and land line phone companies charge $1.00 or more for 411 information calls. This is a burdensome charge, since the process is entirely automatic. When you need to use the 411/information option, simply dial 1-800-FREE411 or 1-800-373-3411 without incurring a charge except for the minutes used to make the call. The one downside is that you will be subjected to a short commercial message but if you do not mind being offered, "a free vacation by pushing 2 after getting directory information," it's a very good deal.
Computers
Before you call for help please visit our help pages. Many of the club members have contributed this section and we hope it will answer some of the questions and problems you are having with your computer.
Useful Applications for Your Computer
Helpers
Personalized Help
Several club members who are available to assist any Oakmont residents free of charge include: Jack Frantz, Gordon Ramsey, and Phil Kenny. In addition, Gordon Ramsey, Committee Chairman, has a list of a few computer professional to help with those really difficult problems. This list is available at club meetings. Also, attendees can peruse our exchange table to pick up free magazines, manuals and software brought in by members.
Helpers List
Name |
Phone |
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| Jack Frantz | 539-4232 | jack@thefrantzes.com |
| Phil Kenny | 538-2075 | pkenny@sonic.net |
| Gordon Ramsey | 538-4981 | ramsey7999@sbcglobal.net |
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