Monthly Meeting

"Apple Showcase"

March 21st

2 PM to 5:00 PM

Ann Arbor District Library
Westgate Branch

2503 Jackson Avenue, Ann Arbor

Please note change in time and location
for this month's meeting.

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Guest speaker, Chris Anderson, an Apple trainer, certified in multiple Apple systems and Final Cut Pro, will discuss the latest Apple devices, software operating systems and all things Mac.

Take advantage of this opportunity to learn and share information directly with someone "in the know."

Please remain for an open meeting of MacTechnics, Ann Arbor computer users group. Learn more about this educational and social group for anyone interested in Macs and Apple!

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AS ALWAYS:

Members, potential members and friends are welcome.

Come prepared to have some fun.

Bring your questions, ideas and experiences - 

they are always welcome. 

Feel free to bring your own laptop, iPhone or iPad.

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM - Guest Speaker, Chris Anderson
  This will be an informative yet casual presentation about the latest Apple devices and all things Mac. 

3:30 - 5:00 MacTechnics Monthly Meeting
   Fred Seitz, MacTechnics VP of Education, will discuss several useful apps, focusing on WiFi reception techniques and mesh WiFi systems, such as Eero, Orbi and Linksys. He will respond to questions from attendees, and do some troubleshooting.

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Looking forward to 2020:

Jan 18            Learn About Your Holiday Gifts - NEW Center
Feb 15            Demo Fair - NEW Center
March 21        Apple Showcase - AADL Westgate - Note time: 2:00 PM
April 18          TBD
May 16           TBD
June 20          TBD

What we've done in 2019:

Jan 19             Potpourri Apps & Fun Tips - AADL Westgate
Feb 16             Apple Showcase - NEW Center
March 16         Demo Fair - NEW Center
April 20           Privacy, Safe Surfing, Blocking Ads  - NEW Center
May 18            Online Safety - Guest speaker - NEW Center
June 15           (Re)Acquaint Yourself with Preview - NEW Center
July 20            Build Your Own Website with WordPress - NEW Center
Aug 17            Cricut Maker and Mac - Guest Speaker - NEW Center
Sept 21           Virtual Private Networks - NEW Center
Oct 19             Apple Showcase - NEW Center
Nov 16            Macintosh Apple Potpourri - NEW Center
Dec 14            Holiday Party - NEW Center

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Another useful tip from our MacCoach...

Regain access to those ClarisWorks or AppleWorks files for $20!

http://www.panergy-software.com/products/icword/index.html

The MacTechnics Story

MacTechnics, the Ann Arbor Computer Users Group, is one of the largest Apple User Groups in Michigan and is comprised of all types of Apple users from novice to professional. Formed in the Fall of 1984, MacTechnics' goal is to expand computer literacy in an interesting and entertaining way.

MacTechnics normally meets the 3rd Saturday of each month at the NEW Center Building, 1100 North Main Street, Ann Arbor. There is ample parking just outside the building.

Directions to our meeting locations can be found by using the Google map provided on the MacTechnics Home page. www.mactechnics.org

Registration begins at about 9:00 AM
; Special Interest Groups (SIGs) begin shortly thereafter, running through 10:30 AM. The Main Meeting presentation normally begins at about 11:00 AM,
 and may run through 1:00 PM.

It is advisable to check the website each month, prior to the meeting, as there are occasional changes to the meeting time or place.

Attendance is flexible and attendees are welcome to attend all or any part of the meeting.

All meetings are open to the public and anyone may attend meetings without joining, but benefits listed below are available to members only.

Membership Benefits

• Our website, www.mactechnics.org, with news, events and conferences of interest to members of the Apple community. (Our website is in the process of being redesigned – watch for exciting design changes and even more interesting information to become available in the future.)
• Special Interest Groups, available to all members, meet from 9:30 - 11:00 AM the day of the main meeting.

• Retail books offered at discounts due to user group purchasing.

• User Group discounts on Software and Hardware.
• Participation in raffles, sharing information, knowledge and experiences with other MacTechnics Members.

Membership Type

• New & Renewal Membership (1 year - $50)


• Student Membership (1 year - $25 with copy of current student ID card)

• Family Membership UPGRADE (1 year - $15.00 extra card with Regular or Student Membership)

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