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February, 2025

Saturday
1
Grand TECH Club Open Use Room in Chaparral
9:00 AM
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Open House Market Day Saturday, Feb 1 9am- 1pm Bring your friends to the Chaparral Center and show off what our Club has to offer! Ask questions Chat with Leigh and Ann
Monday
3
Apache Room in Chaparral
8:00 AM
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Financial Education SIG workshop Monday morning, 8:00 AM in the Apache Room at the Chaparral Center.

Topic: Gold and Precious Metals as Part of a Modern Portfolio. Guest presenter from US Money Reserve
Monday
3
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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This is an introductory course designed for individuals with no prior computer experience, covering essential topics such as keyboard and mouse usage, Windows navigation, and application management.
Monday
3
Mediterranean Room in Palm Center
12:45 PM
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The Compose Yourself SIG harnesses the power of computers to bring their memoirs, stories, and other writings to life. Join us to share your work and inspire one another.
Tuesday
4
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Website Reporting Committee
Tuesday
4
Grand TECH Club Classroom in Chaparral
12:00 PM
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Get your tech questions answered here! Tech Help is available IN-PERSON ONLY.
Wednesday
5
Chaparral Meeting Rooms
Jan 22: Pima
Feb 5: Hopi
Feb 19: Pima
Mar 5: Hopi
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9:00 AM
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This is a 5-part series where each session builds upon the previous one. Grand Tech Club membership is required, and there is a $10 fee for meeting materials (one handbook per household). Members may register a spouse or one guest at no additional charge.
Wednesday
5
Computers Club Classroom
10:30 AM
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This intermediate class is for those interested in learning more about the features of the most popular phone sold -- the iPhone.
Thursday
6
Grand Tech Club Classroom in Chaparral
8:00 AM
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Leader: Marc Finkelstien---
Investment Analytics meets on the first and third Thursdays and takes a deeper dive into the methodology of selecting good investments.

The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money.
Thursday
6
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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In this 2 session class you will learn about some of the basic and new features of the current MAC Operating System (Sequoia) that will make your life on the computer much more enjoyable and productive.
Friday
7
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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In this 2 session class you will learn about some of the basic and new features of the current MAC Operating System (Sequoia) that will make your life on the computer much more enjoyable and productive.
Friday
7
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This class focuses on enhancing your photography and videography skills with your Android smartphone.
Monday
10
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
1:00 PM
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The class will provide an introduction to using Gmail on a Windows 11 PC through a combination of lectures and hands-on lab time, where students will practice sending and receiving emails, customizing their inboxes, creating attachments, and more.
Tuesday
11
Grand TECH Club Classroom in Chaparral
12:00 PM
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Get your tech questions answered here! Tech Help is available IN-PERSON ONLY.
Tuesday
11
Grand Tech Club Classroom
3:30 PM
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Share the techniques and information concerning Photoshop Elements.
Meeting topic: TBD
Wednesday
12
Computers Club Classroom
10:30 AM
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This course will explore ways a user can improve their experience using Windows 11 by providing tips on setting it up, using features built into it, and personalize if for the user.
Wednesday
12
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
1:00 PM
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The class will provide an introduction to using Gmail on a Windows 11 PC through a combination of lectures and hands-on lab time, where students will practice sending and receiving emails, customizing their inboxes, creating attachments, and more.
Thursday
13
Pima Room in Chaparral
8:30 AM
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Consumer Fraud Prevention and Awareness
Thursday
13
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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This class helps beginning and intermediate iPhone/iPad users efficiently manage apps, covering pre-installed Apple apps, App Store navigation and downloads, and strategies for choosing from the vast selection of available apps.
Friday
14
Hopi Room in Chaparral
1:00 PM
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Monthly Seminar topic: Financial Outlook. Guest Speaker: Sean McCarthy of Wells Fargo
Monday
17
Apache Room in Chaparral
8:00 AM
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Topic: A Favorite App - MarketCarpet. Speaker: Richard Gable
Monday
17
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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You will learn how to organize data files and folders on your Mac using the Finder. You will learn how to use the Finder to locate files and folders on your Mac. If your Mac files are all over the place, this is the class for you.
Monday
17
Grand TECH Club Classroom in Chaparral
12:45 PM
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The Compose Yourself SIG harnesses the power of computers to bring their memoirs, stories, and other writings to life. Join us to share your work and inspire one another.
Monday
17
Hopi Room in Chaparral
3:30 PM
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The Apple SIG is your go-to resource for all things Apple! Meeting Topic: Apple Mac & iPhone Photo Apps.
Tuesday
18
Grand TECH Club Classroom in Chaparral
12:00 PM
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Get your tech questions answered here! Tech Help is available IN-PERSON ONLY.
Wednesday
19
Chaparral Meeting Rooms
Jan 22: Pima
Feb 5: Hopi
Feb 19: Pima
Mar 5: Hopi
M
9:00 AM
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This is a 5-part series where each session builds upon the previous one. Grand Tech Club membership is required, and there is a $10 fee for meeting materials (one handbook per household). Members may register a spouse or one guest at no additional charge.
Wednesday
19
Computers Club Classroom
10:30 AM
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Ready to unlock the full potential of your Apple Watch? This advanced class builds upon your foundational knowledge from our basic course. Dive deeper into the device‘s capabilities exploring advanced features and customizations options.
Wednesday
19
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
1:00 PM
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You will learn how to organize data files and folders on your Mac using the Finder. You will learn how to use the Finder to locate files and folders on your Mac. If your Mac files are all over the place, this is the class for you.
Thursday
20
Grand Tech Club Classroom in Chaparral
8:00 AM
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Investment Analytics meets on the first and third Thursdays and takes a deeper dive into the methodology of selecting good investments.

The SIG does not provide financial advice or invest money.
Thursday
20
Grand Tech Club Classroom
3:30 PM
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Using Virtual Technology to Enhance Your Life
- Learn how you can travel the globe, visit scenic wonders, and peruse the collections of the world‘s greatest museums, all while never leaving the comfort of your own home
Friday
21
Apache Room in Chaparral
3:30 PM
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Please come to this meeting if you are new to the Grand Tech Club or would like an update on your club.
Monday
24
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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This class introduces iCloud, a cloud storage service primarily for Apple products (but also available for Windows), covering its key storage components (documents, photos, and music), usage, management, comparisons to other services, and storage expansion options.
Monday
24
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
1:00 PM
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Are you curious about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) but unsure where to start? We will look at the major AI tools available from Microsoft, Google, and more.
Tuesday
25
Grand TECH Club Classroom in Chaparral
12:00 PM
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Get your tech questions answered here! Tech Help is available IN-PERSON ONLY.
Tuesday
25
Grand Tech Club Classroom
3:30 PM
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Share the techniques and information concerning Photoshop Elements. Meeting topic: TBD
Wednesday
26
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
10:30 AM
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In this workshop, students will learn the fundamentals of iPad setup through demonstration and hands-on practice. Most of us utilize only a fraction of the features available on the iPad. Learn how to make it your own based on how YOU want to use it and what features are most important to YOU.
Wednesday
26
Grand Tech Club Classroom in the Chaparral Center
1:00 PM
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Are you curious about using Artificial Intelligence (AI) but unsure where to start? We will look at the major AI tools available from Microsoft, Google, and more.
Thursday
27
Grand TECH Club Classroom in Chaparral
9:00 AM
Friday
28
Grand Tech Club Open Use Room in Chaparral
4:00 PM
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Meeting Topic: Introduction to the new Garmin G-1000 panel just added to the sim and demonstration of its use. We will follow up with a couple of short videos of both VFR and IFR problems.

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Phone:  623-546-7508

HOURS
October - April
Mon - Fri:  9 AM - 3:30 PM
Sat:  9 AM - 12:30 PM
Sun:  Closed

HOURS
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Sat:  Closed
Sun:  Closed

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