Twitter 101: Tweeting for Beginners

Date, Time & Location 
Tuesday, January 7th, 2014 at 10:30 AM 
Credit Union Place (511 Notre Dame Street) 

Is This Workshop For You? 
This workshop is for anyone (50 yrs and older) who wants to learn the basics of Twitter. After leaving this hands on session, you will:

• Become familiar with the site structure, functions and account settings
• How to find & follow people
• Understand Tweets, Retweets, messages and the Timeline

How Much Does It Cost? 

Like all services at EPSI, it's FREE! 

Ready to Sign Up? 

Fantastic! Contact us at (902) 888-2177  or drop in to see us to register. 

Questions? 

Email me at rosie@rosied.ca 

If you have set up a Twitter account previously, you will need to bring your log in details and password with you.
We also recommend bringing a photo to be used as your profile photo.

EPSI Holiday Hours

Spreading Good Cheer the 'Old Fashioned Way'

Thursday morning we were treated to a visit by a daycare group, who stopped by to sing a few Christmas carols. All between one and half and four years of age. We had so much fun meeting these little ones and certainly the highlight of our day!

January 2014 Workshops and Events

Date	Speaker	Topic
Tues., January 7, 2014	Rosie Digout	Time: 10:30 AM Twitter 101
Fri., January 10, 2014		Time: 1:00 PM Meeting to form a computer club
Fri., January 17, 2014	Mike Pond, Office of Energy Efficiency	Time: 10:30 AM Heating systems -Costs and recovery
Tue., January 21, 2014	Edith Ferguson, Service Canada	Time: 10:30 AM Federal Government programs and services and pension information

NOTE: As the events get closer, EPSI will post them on Facebook, Twitter and our blog. 

Register today - Passport to Employment

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PASSPORT TO EMPLOYMENT is a program for older workers who wish to return to the labour force. 

There is instruction in job search skills and resume writing as well as many other areas. The next program starts at Slemon Park on January 7 and runs until February 14. Typically the participants are between the ages of 55 and 64.

If you have an interest in this or would like further information, please call Yvonne at 902-620-3857. There are a couple of spots left for this one. It's a terrific program!

St. Eleanor's Community School

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EARLY REGISTRATION will be held Saturday, January 4th, 2014 At the St. Eleanor’s Community School from 1 – 3PM

Courses Offered: 

Mandolin, Speech Craft, Guitar (beginner and 2nd level), Island History/ Topic a Night, Fly tying, Western Jam, French, Knitting/Crocheting/Etching/Embroidery, Craft a night, Scrapbooking, Painting, Basket weaving (beginner), Fun and fitness, Keyboarding, and Photography

FOR MORE INFORMATION: http://peicommunityschools.com/st-eleanors-community-school/

EPSI to host Christmas Wrapping Party

What is the "Be a Santa to a Senior" Program? 

Christmas is a time of joy – but for many Island seniors it can be a time of loneliness.

To help offset that feeling of isolation, local enterprise Home Instead Senior Care had created the ‘Be a Santa to a Senior’ program. The initiative was designed so that strangers can give a small gift of happiness to a senior living in their own community.

PEI residents could participate in the program by picking up an ornament from Home Instead Christmas trees at Murphy’s pharmacies and other partner organizations across P.E.I. The ornament would include the first name of a senior and their respective gift requests.

 

Update: Wrapping Party 

Introductory to Carpentry with Donnie Brown

This is a basic introduction to carpentry for hobby enthusiasts or someone thinking about a career in carpentry. Participants will learn: 

 

• Shop safety with carpentry tools
• Project layout and drawings 
• Proper use of hand tools, stationary and portable power tools
• Making a cut list 
• Proper sanding, assembling and finishing 

As part of this course, each participant will complete a carpentry project.


When:   January 15 - March 5 (Wednesday evenings)
Time:    6:00 - 9:00 PM
Where:  Summerside Waterfront Campus
             98 Water Street

Fee:       $250 + HST including materials
             Safety footwear required

For Further Information: 
Andy Gallant (902) 566-9642

To Register: 
(902) 436-3015 or 1-800-446-5265

Website:
www.hollandcollege.com

Register by January 6, 2014 

PEI Home Renovation Programs

Applications now are being accepted for the PEI Home Renovations Programs through the housing division of the Department of Community Services and Seniors.

These programs are available to assist eligible low income islanders, families, persons with disabilities, and persons with special needs with the cost of necessary repairs to their home.

Funds will be distributed on a first come, first serve basis to eligible applicants until the program budget is exhausted.

To receive an information brochure and application form by mail, call toll free 1-855-374-7366

Click on this link to see what programs are available, eligibility, how to apply and other requirements.

Connect With Us Through Social Media

East Prince Seniors Initiative is fortunate to have great clients, visitors, partners and amazing employees. We want to make sure you have the opportunity to connect with us, and most importantly, with each other. Whether it's to share stories, or to communicate with like-minded people, you can find us listening on the following social media sites: Twitter and Facebook 

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Create Your Badge

December's Computer Sessions

Home Energy Low-Income Program (HELP)

Low-income clients with a total household income of $35,000 or less, are eligible to have a HELP trades person complete comprehensive air-sealing (caulking and weatherstripping on windows and doors) for free of charge.

Other features of the HELP program include: 

• installation of a programmable thermostat
• a low-flow shower head
• a voucher for a free furnace cleaning (up to $80 value) 
• a quantity of compact fluorescent light bulbs

These are simple energy measures that you can take that can have a big impact in reducing the amount

of oil needed to heat your home and save you money on your home heating costs. The results will vary

depending on the current condition of your home – installing a programmable thermostat can save up

to $250; and sealing air leaks with caulking and weatherstripping on windows and doors can save as

much as $650. 

CONTACT:

Office of Energy Efficiency

31 Gordon Drive, PO Box 2000

Charlottetown, PE C1A 7N8

ph: (902) 620-3690; toll free: 1-877-734-6336

fax: (902) 620-3796

All applications must be approved by the Office of Energy Efficiency prior to any work commencing. 

An inspection prior to work commencing and after work is complete will also be required

Heating Up

Hi everyone - Just a reminder that Jeannie Cameron from the Office of Home Efficiency will be here Tuesday, December 3 at 10:30 to give a presentation on home heating and seniors home repair programs.   Jeannie has been here before and she really is a wealth of information.   See you there?