Monthly Meeting

 At the Main Meeting, we will discuss using:

Online Maps

September 15th, 2018

At our usual location: 

New Center Building

1100 N. Main Street, Ann Arbor

  Online Maps

For practical purposes or just for fun, learn more about how to best use online resources that will help you get around and   explore your neighborhood, your community and your world.

"What's available?" "What can I do with it?"
"How do I access it?" "How much does it cost?"
"How do I use it?" 

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8:30 AM - Set up Tables, Chairs, Hospitality Items 

9:00 AM - MacBasics Basics PLUS  
     Creating a Slideshow Using iMovie with Audio - An Update
     Over the past several months, MacTechnics VP of Education, Fred Seitz, has been showing us how to create a slideshow using iMovie. To illustrate the process, he has used a slideshow he was preparing for his high school class reunion. This month he will show us the finished product and tell us how it was received by his classmates. He will also discuss the app “VLC Media Player for Mac”.
     Mac questions of any kind are always welcome in this session.

10:45 AM or so - Break
   This is a time to socialize, network, share ideas. 
   Refreshments will be available.

11:00 AM - Main Meeting: All about Online Maps
   Topics will include using Maps for navigation, exploration, finding local stores and services, planning routes and turn-by-turn directions. We will also explore Google Maps, MapQuest, and other apps for tracking walks, hikes, bike rides, train trips, etc. There will be a short discussion of GPS, what it is and how it works, plus other apps that use GPS for things beside navigation, such as  "Around Me" and "Gas Buddy." Everyone is invited to share knowledge and ask questions.  
   Come to learn, to share and simply to enjoy the camaraderie.

1:00 PM or so - Finish Up
   More socializing, networking, sharing, (laughing).
   Clean up, Pack up, Load up Equipment​.
   Lock up building.

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Meeting Dates for 2018
What we've done and what's coming up.
We'd love to see you at a meeting!

Jan 20              Apple Showcase - AADL Westgate
Feb 17              Demo Fair - NEW Center
Mar 17              Live Code application - NEW Center
April 21             Orientation to Mac - Turner Senior Center
May 19             Creating a Slideshow using iMovie 
- NEW Center
Jun 16              Remote Computer Control - NEW Center
July 21             Artistic Creations using your Mac - NEW Center
Aug 18             Wikipedia - NEW Center
Sep 15             Online Maps - NEW Center
Oct 20              Privacy, Safe Surfing, Blocking Ads - NEW Center
Nov 17             TBD - NEW Center
Dec 8 or 15       Holiday Party - NEW Center

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Another useful tip from our MacCoach...

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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