Microsoft Word Basics 1 Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: $6 Adults age 18+ Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27615 919-996-4720 Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026
Check out Microsoft Word in this hands-on, beginner-friendly class! Whether you're creating documents from scratch or customizing professional templates, you'll gain the essential skills to make your work stand out. Some of what you will learn:
• Change fonts and font sizes for visual impact • Create organized bulleted and numbered lists • Set line spacing for readability • Insert and format tables for structured data • Add pictures, clip art, and WordArt for creativity • Use text boxes to highlight key information • Adjust margins for layout precision • Access the built-in dictionary and thesaurus for polished writing • Explore even more tools to enhance your documents! Prerequisite: Students must have completed Computer Basics 1 & 2 or possess a working knowledge of the Windows Operating System.
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2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $6 Adults age 18+ Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27615 919-996-4720 Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $6 Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road Raleigh, NC 27608 919-996-4730
TechRefresh: Free Technology Q & A Sessions Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road Raleigh, NC 27608 919-996-4730 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
TechRefresh is an ongoing support program for students who have completed a Digital Inclusion Adult Technology class. It gives you dedicated time with an instructor to revisit any topics you’ve covered, get deeper explanations, and troubleshoot challenges one-on-one. Who Can Participate:
• Must have completed a course related to the refresh topic • Enrollment in TechRefresh is free for eligible alumni What to Bring:
• Your personal laptop, smartphone, or iPad with any relevant files or notes • List of topics or questions you want to cover How It Works:
• Register for your TechRefresh session • A representative will contact you the day before to give you an appointment time and to ask questions • Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to set up your device and materials
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults