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SeniorNet Receives $122,500 "Cy Pres" Award

In 2010, Los Angeles Attorney David C. Parisi selected SeniorNet to receive a "Cy Pres" Award of $122,500, part of a $11.5 Million settlement. See "Award Tab" for more details.

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"I'm 82 and I have 5 married children and 9 grandkids. One of my granddaughters lives in Singapore. We keep in touch with emails and Facebook...I'm a computer savvy senior who is in tune with what my family is doing on a daily basis."

--Mary Lou Thomas

SeniorNet's mission is to provide older adults education for and access to computer technologies to enhance their lives and enable them to share their knowledge and wisdom. Find out how you can become a part of SeniorNet and start enjoying the benefits of membership today!

If you are looking for some help to learn new or enhance existing computer skills, you have found the right place. Welcome. Come on in and make yourself at home. SeniorNet is the nation’s most respected nonprofit organization that specializes in computer and Internet education for older adults. Since 1986, SeniorNet has empowered over one million Boomers and Seniors providing encouragement, lifelong learning opportunities and new worlds to explore via the Internet.
SeniorNet is Celebrating their 25th Anniversary!

Yesterday's Highlights ....

SeniorNet was founded in 1986 by Dr. Mary Furlong. Dr. Furlong realized that the senior population has a great deal of talent and experience to bring to the table. Her goal was to use technology to create a sense of community for older adults where they could share what they were learning to enhance their lives and the lives of others.

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March 13, 2012

SeniorNet Extends 25th Anniversary Success into 2012

Sponsors Microsoft, AT&T, IBM, Adobe and others Expand SeniorNet's Reach

WASHINGTON, Mar 13, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- SeniorNet celebrated its 25th Anniversary in May of 2011 and now in 2012 has even more success to celebrate. The non-profit saw a nine percent growth rate in members and volume for 2011 and received a total of more than $1.275 million of in-kind donations to help seniors and underserved communities access the Internet.

With more than 60 Learning Centers, six of which are located on American Indian Reservations, SeniorNet relies on the generous support of sponsors like AT&T, IBM, Verizon, Microsoft, Adobe and US Department of the Interior Office of Indian Energy and Economic Development (IEED), to provide the tools that have allowed more than a million people to learn new skills and explore the digital world...

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SeniorNet Receives $122,500 "Cy Pres" Award

In 2010, SeniorNet received a "Cy Pres" Award of $122,500, which was part of a $11.5 Million settlement resolving a federal class action, In re ATI Tech. HDCP Litigation, with distribution of $2 Million dollars of funding to fifteen organizations which included SeniorNet.

SeniorNet thanks the nearly four years of hard work and dedication of Los Angeles Attorney David C. Parisi of Parisi & Havens, LLP and New York Attorney Scott A. Kamber of KamberLaw, LLC, who were counsel on this case and selected the organizations to receive the award designated by court order.

This exemplifies the continued visability of SeniorNet as the nation's premier provider of computer education to those in need, both seniors and the underserved.

Quinault Indian Nation

“We couldn’t be more thrilled to see our people use computers to enhance their quality of life. We also want to thank the volunteer tutors who give selflessly of their time to teach our tribe members – young and old. What the online world has to offer will be enlightening” said Fawn Sharp, chief of the Quinault Indian Nation.

What is social media?

You hear about social media just about everywhere you go - there's no escaping it! And, believe it or not, it's not just for kids anymore. Golden Girl Betty White re-launched her career using Facebook, Jerry Mathers, aka "The Beaver," is tweeting about how to live a longer and healthier life (even with diabetes), and an elderly couple's "Webcam 101" video goes viral on YouTube, making them instant Internet sensations.

The numbers don't lie. According to Pew Internet & American Life Project, social media use among Internet users ages 50 and older has nearly doubled - from 22% to 42% over the past year. Half (47%) of Internet users ages 50-64 and 26% users age 65 and older now use social media.

Martha Streeter of Washington DC

“I'm grateful for the computer classes taught by Joanie at Emmaus/ SeniorNet (Washington, DC). I learned many computer skills, which were a great source of comfort, allowing me to stay connected with friends and family, to entertain myself with games and music, to skype with my daughter, and to stay informed of world events while I was home recovering. Many thanks to Joe and the staff for all of their support.”

Martha Streeter
93 Years Young Washingtonian

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SeniorNet has Learning Centers throughout the United States that offer computer classes specifically designed for adults 50 and older in a friendly classroom setting. Since 1986, SeniorNet has educated over a million older adults about computers and the Internet to help enrich their lives and help them better connect with family and friends.

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Marital Agreements for Those Over 50

By: Ann-Margaret Carrozza, Esq.

If you are the prospective spouse with more property, the divorce law in your state may cause you to give up more than you feel is fair. This is of particular concern to high net worth individuals in brief but unsuccessful marriages ie. Paul McCartney and Katy Perry.

By: Ann-Margaret Carrozza, Esq.

By most accounts, approximately 50% of marriages end in divorce. Hammering out the financial issues in advance can prevent much costly legal wrangling later. If you feel it is unromantic to establish end-game parameters ahead of time, guess what- they already exist in the form of divorce law.
If you are the prospective spouse with more property, the divorce law in your state may cause you to give up more than you feel is fair. This is of particular concern to high net worth individuals in brief but unsuccessful marriages ie. Paul McCartney and Katy Perry.

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Gary Moulton has been a loyal / dedicated supporter of SeniorNet for many years. Among his many responsibilities, he leads the Microsoft Virtual Aging Team - and was the catalyst for engaging SeniorNet and giving us the opportunity to present at Microsoft's Virtual Aging Team World Wide Meeting. A true friend of SeniorNet.

Click Here to view the GoodNews Interview with Gary Moulton

Estate Planning & Elder Law Articles

Hon. Ann-Margaret Carrozza, Esq., Estate Planning & Elder Law Attorney will be sharing articles on all areas of Elder Law. Ann is an expert on the issue and served for 14 years as a New York State Assemblywoman from Queens, NY. Ann is involved with numerous Senior organizations and will be able to help the SeniorNet community to be more educated on Elder Law. Ann frequently has articles in the prestigious New York Law Journal.

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