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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 two 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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August 18, 2015

SeniorNet Board of Directors Names New Officers

Announces New 2015 Initiatives

August 18, 2015 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

FORT MYERS, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Board of Directors for SeniorNet (www.seniornet.org), the world's leading nonprofit technology educator of older adults, has announced new officers for the 2015-2017 term.

Paul DelPonte, a leading aging advocate was named Chairman. He has been a board member since 2010. DelPonte is currently Commissioner on Aging for Montgomery County, Maryland and an executive with Experience Works. He was instrumental in founding the Alliance for Aging Research as part of his long career as an advocate.

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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.

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SeniorNet Centers, 2016 Curriculum Contest Winners

2016 Curriculum Contest Winners - Slideshow

Quinault Indian Nation
SeniorNet Learning Center

“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.

Riadh's Computer Tips & Tricks

Free eBook Offered to SeniorNet Community

SeniorNet members and supporters can download "How to Secure Your Computer: Keep Intruders and Cybercriminals Out", a FREE computer security ebook by

Dr. William G. Perry, an information security specialist and university professor.

Get your free copy of this ebook by clicking here: www.coldwarcyberspy.com,

1. Click on the button labeled "Get Free Security Book".

2. Enter your name and email address and click "Submit".

3. A confirming email will be sent to your email address.

4. Click on the link that says "Click Here" in the email, and the book will be downloaded to your computer in .pdf format. You can read the book on your computer or print it out.

You'll also receive a follow-up email from the author asking if he may be of further assistance and the Information Security Guardian Newsletter, from which you can unsubscribe at any time.

While you're there, we recommend you check out Dr. Perry's other book, "Cold War Cyber Spy", a fast-paced, entertaining thriller filled with intrigue, romance, danger, and espionage. You can watch a trailer for the book at www.coldwarcyberspy.com.