Author Archives: George Bowden

Computer Checklist

Posted on 2017-05-29 by George Bowden

Click the picture on the left to open Rick’s updated presentation on Computer Maintenance

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How membership extensions were calculated, and Drop-In fees

Posted on 2017-05-21 by George Bowden

The Victoria Computer Club moved to Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Rd, on May 15th 2017.  Because of the new lower club membership fees ($25 per year), regular memberships have been extended based on the remaining equity in the membership.  New membership expiry … Continue reading →

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Club has moved to Silver Threads

Posted on 2017-05-16 by George Bowden

The Victoria Computer Club has moved to Silver Threads, 286 Hampton Road.  Activities are: – Seniors SIG Monday 10am to noon – Tutorials Tuesday 10am to 2pm – All other SIGs Thursdays, 10am to noon, starting in June – Tutorials … Continue reading →

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FREE May 6 Spring Virtual Tech Conference

Posted on 2017-04-29 by George Bowden

Your membership in the Association of PC Users Groups lets you attend the Virtual Technology Conference May 6th 10am to 2pm.   A few members can get together and watch the sessions together. Or, members can ‘attend’ different presentations at … Continue reading →

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File & Document Management  –  Quick Primer  

Posted on 2017-04-24 by George Bowden

Rick summarizes file management in Windows at the Seniors SIG The Mouse

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End-of-Lease Pot Luck Tuesday April 25th noon to 4pm

Posted on 2017-04-18 by George Bowden

The April monthly meeting is at the clubhouse, NOT at Silver Threads, and will be an end-of-lease potluck, on Tuesday, April 25th, noon to 4. This is an opportunity to see what is available for sale and for free before the lease … Continue reading →

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Security 2017 for the Seniors Group

Posted on 2017-04-12 by George Bowden

The first half was presented to the Seniors Group on April 10th, up to the middle of slide 5. See http://tinyurl.com/mj2rx54 April 17th we will finish the second half

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Backups, second time around

Posted on 2017-03-20 by George Bowden

The slides for the  Seniors SIG presentation March 20th on computer backups can be found here, at http://tinyurl.com/mu5fla8.  March 27th we will cover slides 16 to the end.

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Presentation March 28th : Seniors’ Services in Greater Victoria.

Posted on 2017-03-06 by George Bowden

According to the 2011 census, the total number of seniors (65+) in Greater Victoria was 18.4 % of the total population. This is above the national proportion of seniors (14.8%) and the provincial share of seniors (15.7%). With the significant number … Continue reading →

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March Photo Shoots

Posted on 2017-03-01 by George Bowden

Ross Bay Cemetery When:  Wednesday March 8th, 10:00 am Meet at the corner of Dallas Road and Memorial Cres. (by the washrooms) Lunch at Ross Bay Pub, 7 – 1516 Fairfield Rd Ogden Point Breakwater When:  NEW DATE!!  Wednesday March … Continue reading →

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