Bowie Seniors Computer Club

Bowie, Maryland 20716

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Hosted by the Bowie Senior Center whose webpages are on the website of The City of Bowie, Maryland

The Bowie Seniors Computer Club URL is case sensitive:
http://www.bowieseniorcenter.org/BowieSeniorsComputerClub/
If you prefer a shorter, and easier to remember URL, use this TinyURL
tinyurl.com/bscchome

  • Bowie Senior Center closed March 13th until ??? to restrict the spread of corona virus to senior citizens.

  • Bowie Seniors Computer Club will meet via Zoom until Bowie Senior Center reopens.

  • Zoom Meetings were started May 7, 2020. Contact a club officer via the "Contact Page" if you are a interested in joining via Zoom.
    • 1st & 3rd Thursdays of each month except December.
    • Meeting time is 12:30 pm until approximately 2:15 pm.

Purpose:

  • Share information on the operation and maintenance of computers, mobile devices, and related software.
  • Discuss and offer suggestions for the solution of computer issues.
  • Disseminate knowledge of computer technology through member or guest presentations.
  • Discuss other subjects of common interest.

Membership

Membership is limited to members of the Bowie Senior Center. New club members may sign up by providing verification of Center membership, name, and email address to the membership chairperson. There are no dues and there are no requirements for level of computer knowledge.

Meetings

General meetings are usually held twice a month (except December) on the first and third Thursdays, 12:30 – 2:15 p.m. Meetings are usually held at the Bowie Senior Center. However, due to the pandemic and closure of the Center facility, meetings are held via Zoom. To receive a meeting reminder and Zoom log-on information, email dahackenberg@verizon.net with your quest.

Meeting minutes are posted here.

Other Activities

Many members volunteer at the Bowie Senior Center to participate in the Center’s Computer Education Program as teachers and classroom assistances. They also participate in the computer help lab on Wednesday afternoons when the Center is open.

Policies and Procedures

The Bowie Seniors Computer Club Policies and Procedures are posted here.

The Bowie Seniors Computer Club Constitution & Bylaws are posted here.

History

The club was founded in 1997 by a group of Center members. Read a longer version of the history here.

Location

The Bowie Senior Center is located a 14900 Health Center Dr., Bowie, MD 20716.

Revised: March 6, 2021