Prez Says June 2023
Volume 27, Issue 6
Prez Says for June 2023
Welcome to June, the month of Flag Day, Father's Day, and the KEGS Auction! I hope you will have an enjoyable Father's Day celebration and are planning to attend our Auction.
This June is very special to KEGS because we are able to host our Auction on June 6th, which will be in-person only. The Auction Preview will be from 5:00 PM to 6:00 PM. Please plan to arrive early to pick up your KEGaBuck$ and snacks and to be able to see all of the items. Bidding will start at 6:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM. Auction setup will begin at 3 PM with cleanup starting at 8 PM. This year, because of generous donations by KEGS Members, every KEGS Member attending the Auction in person will receive an additional 1,000 KEGaBuck$. Sundown is at 9:03 PM on June 6 so you will have lots of time to drive home in daylight.
There will be no July Tech Corner or July General Meeting because the first Tuesday is the July 4th Holiday.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on June 13th.
Don't forget to drop in on Sally Ann at our Zoom Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting at 7:00 PM on June 27th. June's Theme is Favorite Action Photos and Videos.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
I look forward to seeing you at our Auction on June 6th.
Prez Says for May 2024
Volume 28, Issue 5
Prez Says for May 2024
We did have enough April showers, so hopefully we will have great May flowers. May is the month of Mother’s Day and the Memorial Day Holiday. I hope you and your family enjoy the special celebrations this month.
On May 7th we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting at the North Bellevue Community Center. These will be hybrid meetings (in-person and via Zoom). Our General Meeting program will be "Tips from Hewie and Ron" presented by Hewie Poplock and Ron Brown. Would you like a quick source for manuals that is comprehensive and does not require your email and credit card information? Hewie will show us one. Please join us for this very useful presentation of tips from Hewie and Ron.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on May 7th for our Technology Corner hybrid meeting. May’s topics include Spying Vending Machines & Batteries, AI Bandwagon, Passkeys, etc.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on May 8th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, May 28th. The May Theme is Architecture.
We did not find someone to volunteer space to store auction items and for sorting and labeling the items before the auction. So there is no auction this year. Hopefully someone will volunteer space for next year.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for March 2024
Volume 28, Issue 3
Prez Says for March 2024
Will March come in like a lion and leave like a lamb? March Madness, St. Patrick’s Day and Easter are coming soon, and we may have more snow. Will you be celebrating with the Irish on the day of shamrocks? One of our members will be the Easter Bunny at the Shriners Easter Egg Hunt. I hope you and your family will have a wonderful Easter celebration.
On March 5th, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting via Zoom only. Our General Meeting program will be "How New Automobile Technology Empowers Seniors on the Road" by Ron Brown; "Some Simple Windows Shortcuts" by Hewie Poplock; and "Best Tech of MWC 2024" by Danny Winget. Please join us via Zoom for these informative topics.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on March 5th for our Technology Corner via Zoom.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on March 12th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, March 26th. The March Theme is Parks.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please renew your KEGS membership for 2024 if you have not done so.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for April 2024
Volume 28, Issue 4
Prez Says for April 2024
Will April showers bring May flowers? The extended weather forecast for April does not show snow but does indeed show lots of rain. Will you be visiting the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival this month? Are you ready for Tax Day on the 15th? How will you spend your refund? Think about upgrading some of your electronics. Years ago we expected things we purchased to last forever; unfortunately, the rapid changes now in technology mean that to keep up we need to refresh our devices more rapidly.
On April 2nd, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting at the North Bellevue Community Center. These will be hybrid meetings (in-person and via Zoom). Our General Meeting program will be "Windows Privacy" presented by KEGS Member Andy Peck. He will cover Windows 10 and 11 privacy issues and settings available to users. Please join us via Zoom for this informative topic.
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on April 2nd for our Technology Corner hybrid meeting. April’s topics include Android Permissions, New Power Toys release, Chrome Incognito Mode lawsuit, 1440 Newsletter, Risks Digest, Annoying popups, etc.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on April 9th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, April 23rd. The April Theme is Bridges.
KEGS needs a storage space to use to store Auction donations for several months and then we need a staging area to use for one day on the Saturday before the June Auction. If you know of space for this, please contact me at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Thanks for your help.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
Please renew your KEGS membership for 2024 if you have not done so.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
Prez Says for February 2024
Volume 28, Issue 2
Prez Says for February 2024
Groundhog Day, Valentine’s Day, and President’s Day are coming soon. It is time for the post CES (Consumer Electronics Show) sales. We may have more rainy weather, but there is no snow in the forecast for this month. Plan something special for your loved ones on the 14th.
On February 6th, we will have our Tech Corner and General Meeting via Zoom only. Our General Meeting program will be "Purchasing Tips for a Windows Computer, a Chromebook, and Apple Devices" presented by Ron Brown. Following his presentations, we will view "Best of CES 2024".
Do you have questions about one of your computer devices or software? Join Leader Andy Peck at 6:00 PM on February 6th for our Technology Corner via Zoom.
If you want to learn more about Linux, visit Steve Herber at our Linux Special Interest Group hybrid meeting starting at 6:30 PM on February 13th. The Linux Group also has a build-your-own server project Zoom meeting at 7:00 PM on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
You are invited to attend the Digital Imaging Special Interest Group Meeting via Zoom with Sally Ann at 7:00 PM on Tuesday evening, February 27th. February’s Theme is Love.
To keep up with technology, visit https://www.techforsenior.com to learn about their Monday morning meetings (9:00 AM PT), their Newsletter, and their Facebook page.
Be sure to download all security updates on all of your devices.
We welcome visitors! I look forward to seeing you soon.
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