Second annual Yankee swap

Join the fun and celebrate the holidays with a traditional Yankee swap/sing-along/ cookie reception on Tuesday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m.

Everybody is encouraged to bake a batch of your favorite holiday cookies to share, bring the recipe and any story about your treat. We will collect the recipes with their unique history, and create a People Plus Cookie Book!

To join the swap, bring a wrapped $10 gift and be prepared for fun. We are expecting another lively exchange this year. Hope everyone can join us for an afternoon of fun and laughter.

Women’s breakfast

The women’s breakfast is moved to Dec. 19 instead of it’s usual fourth Wednesday slot. See you at the center at 8:30 a.m. as Executive Director Stacy V. Frizzle whips up a delicious breakfast and serves it with all your new best friends! The cost is a $4 suggested donation. Please register at 729-0757.

Map the world with Google Earth

Join us for an introductory presentation on Jan. 7 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Center. The demonstration includes worldwide searching, Street View, 3D Buildings, Earth Gallery, historical satellite imagery, touring of scenic and important world sites, access to public map databases and the ability to create custom maps that can be shared with friends and family.

It will be followed by two hands-on instruction workshops at People Plus on Jan. 14 and 28 from 10 a.m. to noon. It’s OK to bring your own laptop. Advance registration is required at 729-0757.

Holiday cards

Create your holiday card online with Jack Hudson, our computer tutor. On Tuesday, Dec. 4, and Thursday, Dec. 6, at 10:30 a.m., computer tutor Jack Hudson will instruct participants how to create a holiday newsletter or online card! He will bring samples and provide tips on how to download and place photos, adjust margins to the page and provide information on both online and local printing options. Day one will cover how to do it, and day two is reserved for helping participants start their own.

Google like a librarian

Hints and tips on searching the web with Google will be offered on Dec. 13 at 10 a.m. at the People Plus Center. Each program will start with an introduction and demo, and end with time for attendees to share how they use, or could use, these tools.

Downloading and organizing pictures

Computer tutor Jack Hudson returns to People Plus with Downloading and Organizing Your Pictures on Tuesday, Dec. 18, and Wednesday, Dec. 19, at 10:30 a.m. He will demonstrate how to download pictures from a digital camera and organize them into folders on your computer. Class also covers backing up and storing your pictures and other files. These classes are free and open only to People Plus members. There is often a maximum number of people per class so sign up early. It’s OK to bring your own laptop. Basic computer proficiency is required. Advance registration required by calling 729-0757.

Woodcarving

Woodcarving with Jim Wade returns to the center in January. Participants will create their own caricature bear or stylized loon in class. This 5-week session will run from Jan. 15 to Feb. 12, just in time for Valentine’s Day. Class meets at 1 p.m. on Tuesdays and the fee is $40 for members and $65 for nonmembers, with a $20 materials fee that includes the wood used and knives. Sign up in advance.