Registration is now open!

 The Midway Social Centre got funding from the Phoenix Society to offer an intimate, interactive, in-person course on mastering the basics of an Android device.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to confidently use your Android smartphone or tablet—navigating apps, customizing settings, managing photos, messages, security features, and more.

No prior experience is needed as we guide you step-by-step through real-life tasks and troubleshooting in a supportive, practice-based environment.

If you have any questions, please email us at:

MidwaySocialCenter@gmail.com or Kowalik@shaw.ca

You must reserve a seat and to take the course is $10

Monday is your Chance to Ask Questions and Sign Up!

 

More info about Essential Digital Skills

September Calendar is OUT!

 

What you have been waiting to hear!

 

About the Essential Digital Skills Program

The Midway Social Centre Society has secured grant funding to develop and deliver a Digital Literacy program for seniors, with a focus on the West Boundary area. This initiative is designed to empower older adults with the skills and confidence needed to navigate the digital world effectively.
Research shows that adults aged 65 and older face significant challenges in accessing and using digital technologies, creating a gap between them and younger generations who navigate the digital landscape with ease. To address this, the program will accommodate a minimum of 6 and a maximum of 8 participants.
Today, the technological divide impacts seniors in critical ways:

• Limited access to online services – including healthcare portals, banking, and shopping
• Reduced social connections – especially with family members who rely on digital communication
• Missed opportunities for learning and entertainment
• Decreased independence in managing daily tasks

Digital training helps seniors engage with the online world safely and confidently. A structured learning approach supports the development of essential technology skills while addressing the specific needs and concerns of older adults. To ensure success for participants, we are incorporating several key components:

• Basic digital skills, including email usage, internet browsing, and video calling fundamentals 
• Hands-on practice sessions in small group settings (6–8 participants), allowing seniors to learn at their own pace
• A safety-first curriculum, covering password management, scam awareness, and personal information protection
• Customized learning materials, such as large-print handouts and step-by-step visual guides

In recent years, tablets have emerged as powerful tools to bridge the digital gap. These devices offer intuitive touchscreen interfaces, customizable displays, and simplified navigation systems tailored to older users. Their portability and user-friendly features make them an ideal starting point for seniors entering the digital world. The impact of tablets extends beyond basic connectivity. They serve as gateways to:

• Virtual healthcare appointments
• Video calls with loved ones
• Digital entertainment options
• Medication management systems

Over the course of six weeks, participants will use tablets purchased through a grant from the Phoenix Foundation. Training is most effective when everyone uses the same equipment, operating systems, and applications—this consistency fosters shared learning and peer support.
The program will be facilitated by a volunteer. Our Society’s Secretary and resident tech expert, Barb Kowalik, will serve as the initial facilitator and support person. Barb is a certified GLUU facilitator (gluusociety.org) and brings over 40 years of experience as a computer instructor and training developer. She currently offers one-on-one tech support at the Midway Social Centre every Monday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

August at the Centre!

 We are open on Mondays from 10-2 for those of you who need some help with your Android Phones and Tablets, Windows PCs and SOME iPhone and Apple Devices. 

If you have any thoughts on what you would like us to present for our Essential Digital Skills programming starting in the fall, please let us know!

Also, if you have questions, or want to check out the Centre, feel free to drop in!

Here is the Schedule for what's happening in August

Open on Monday through the summer for Tech Support

 

On Mondays, Barb will be working in the Centre on the Tech Training (that we received funding from Phoenix Foundation). Feel free to drop by the Social Centre for help with your technical problems or just to chat!

July 2025 - Its a quiet Month!

 This week we received our funding for our Digital Training for Seniors Program from the Phoenix Foundation! You can look forward to some programming starting soon. 

Sandy Wade (L) of the Phoenix Foundation Presents the grant cheque to Barb Kowalik of the Midway Senior Centre Society for the Essential Digital Skills program

Click HERE to view our initial handout.

If you have any questions, please let us know. Barb will be available for one on one computer help and working in the Centre Mondays between 10 AM and 2 PM during the summer

And the Music Jam is happening July 15th!