Tech Classes

To sign up for our classes, please fill out our interest form below.

classes taught

Computer Basics – Learn to set up, send and receive email, search the internet for information, practice online safety, access sources of entertainment and connect to people, organizations and interests that matter to you. No experience required.

Beyond the Basics - Practical and enriching activities for life-management, socialization and entertainment. You’ll learn about advanced email skills, attachments and data storage, social networking, health management and entertainment. Must have computer, internet and email experience.

Money Matters - Learn about smart financial habits, introduce yourself to online resources and develop skills to help manage your money. Class activities include navigating in online banking and price comparison travel websites, explore Amazon, EBay, Etsy and popular share economy websites. Must have computer, internet and email experience.

Tech Assist

With SoFIA’s Tech Assist, older adults can visit where Tech Classes are being held, and receive one-on-one assistance and ask questions. You can either bring their own device, ask questions and get assistance; or they can use one of the computers provided by the site to practice and ask questions of the volunteer instructor. Tech Assist sessions are held at Pembroke Pines SWFP and is scheduled to roll-out to Wilton Manors TLC. Other locations will be coming online soon.

Enrollment information

  • All classes are designed for adults age 60+ and offered free of charge.

  • All classes meet twice a week and run for 8-10 weeks in the same location, providing 20 total computer classes in a course.

  • Class sizes are small (8-12). Seats are filled on first come basis upon registration.

  • ​Veteran families are given priority registration at City of Tamarac Recreation Center location.

  • Equipment will be provided. Classes may be taught on a desktop computer or HP Chrome Book depending on availability. Chrome Books are excellent, affordable devices similar to a laptop which make access to the internet easy for older adults.

  • Courses will be offered at different locations throughout Broward and Southern Palm Beach counties.

  • Courses will be added throughout the year.

  • All participants must commit to all 20 classes in the course. Only in emergency cases, make-up sessions may be available and/or re-entry into a future class.