Abby and Me » Tour http://abbyandme.com "Is This Thing On?" A Computer Handbook for Late Bloomers, Technophones, and the Kicking & Screaming Fri, 11 May 2012 12:50:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Where To Find Abby and “Is This Thing On?” in May… http://abbyandme.com/posts/where-to-find-abby-and-is-this-thing-on-in-may http://abbyandme.com/posts/where-to-find-abby-and-is-this-thing-on-in-may#comments Mon, 23 Apr 2012 05:01:37 +0000 Abby http://abbyandme.com/?p=777 If you know of anyone in Denver, Los Angeles, San Rafael, Sacramento, San Diego, New Jersey, and/or New York, I'll be visiting there in May. Send them my way for some computer demystification!

Here’s my schedule:

May 26, 2012 - 5:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Singles Conference, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4195 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA.

May 26, 2012 - 11:00am

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Channel Islands PC User Groups, 1500 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA.

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If you know of anyone in Denver, Los Angeles, San Rafael, Sacramento, San Diego, New Jersey, and/or New York, I’ll be visiting there in May. Send them my way for some computer demystification!

Here’s my schedule:

May 26, 2012 – 5:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Singles Conference, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 4195 Camino Del Rio South, San Diego, CA.

May 26, 2012 – 11:00am

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Channel Islands PC User Groups, 1500 Temple Ave, Camarillo, CA.

May 24, 2012 – 6:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Santa Monica Public Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., CA.

May 22, 2012 – 6:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Sacramento Public Library, CA.

May 21, 2012 – 7:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing with the Golden Gate Computer Society, Four Points by Sheraton Hotel, Napa Rm, 1010 Northgate Dr, San Rafael CA.

May 9, 2012 – 10:30am

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at Rochale Village Library, 169-09 137 Avenue, Jamaica, NY.

May 8, 2012 – 1:30PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at Sunnyside Queens Library, 43-06 Greenpoint Avenue, Long Island City, NY.

May 7, 2012 – 9-11:00am

The gap in perceptions, attitudes, and services between older adults and tech companies- A talk with the Age-Friendly Commission at the New York Academy of Medicine, NYC.

May 4, 2012 – 6:30PM

Social Networking- A talk and book signing at the Highlands Ranch Library, 9292 Ridgeline Blvd., Highlands, CO.

May 2, 2012 – 1:30PM

Understanding the Computer and Technology Gadgets- A talk and book signing at Queens Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Blvd., Concourse Rm B & C, Jamaica, NY.

Come one, come all!

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Here’s my schedule:

April 30, 2012 - 10:30am

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY.

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If you know of anyone in Illinois, Iowa, Connecticut, New Jersey, and/or New York, I’ll be visiting there in April. Send them my way for some computer demystification!

Here’s my schedule:

April 30, 2012 – 10:30am

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Flushing Public Library, 41-17 Main Street, Flushing, NY.

April 27, 2012 – 10:30am

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Jackson Heights Public Library,  35-51 81 Street, Jackson Heights, NY.

April 25, 2012 – 7:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology - A talk and book signing at the Pequannock Township Library, 477 Newark-Pompton Tpke., Pompton Plains, NJ.

April 21, 2012 – 1:00PM

How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology for Job Seekers and Late Bloomers – A talk and book signing at the Wethersfield Library, 515 Silas Deane Highway, Wethersfield, CT.

April 20, 2012 – 2:00PM

Social Networking – A talk and book signing at the Waterford Public Library, 49 Rope Ferry Road  Waterford, CT.

April 18, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer and How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology – A talk and book signing at the Canton Public Library, 40 Dyer Avenue, Canton, CT.

April 13, 2012 – 9:00am

A TV interview with WTNH CT Style.

April 12, 2012 – 10:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Lucy Robbins Welles Library, 95 Cedar Street, Newington, CT.

April 9, 2012 – 7:45PM (EST)

A webinar with Bristol Village Computer Group in Ohio.

April 7, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the SAUK Computer User Group at the Whiteside Countty Senior Center at 1207 West 9th Street, Sterling, IL.

April 5, 2012 – 8:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the West Suburban Chicago Computer Society at Naperville City Hall, 105 E Fourth Avenue, Naperville, IL.

April 4, 2012 – 6:00-7:30PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing at Geneseo Library, 805 N Chicago Street, Geneseo, IL.

April 4, 2012 – 10:00am

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing at the CASI Senior Center, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA.

April 3, 2012 – 7:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the Quad Cities Computer Society at the Viking Club, 1450 41st Street, Moline, IL. There will be a social hour after the presentation.

April 3, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the Frances Banta Waggoner Community Library, 505 10th St., DeWitt, IA.

April 3, 2012 – 7:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the Quad Cities Computer Society at the Viking Club, 1450 41st Street, Moline, IL. There will be a social hour after the presentation.

April 2, 2012 – 7:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing at the CASI Senior Center, 1035 W. Kimberly Road, Davenport, IA.

April 2, 2012 – 2:00PM

Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing at Central Village, 4747 N. Canfield Avenue, Norridge IL.

Come one, come all!

 

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Here’s my schedule:

March 25, 2012 – 9:00-10:15am
Speaker at 2012 Computer Technology Conference. How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort, 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ. http://www.comptechconf.com/default.htm

March 24, 2012 – 1:45-3:00PM
Speaker at 2012 Computer Technology Conference. Good Computer Habits – Ergonomics, Netiquette, and How to Make a Difference at Radisson Fort McDowell Resort, 10424 North Fort McDowell Road, Fort McDowell, AZ. http://www.comptechconf.com/default.htm.

March 19, 2012 – 9:00am
A TV interview with WTNH CT Style. (To air on March 20th.)

March 17, 2012 – 2:00PM
Social Networking - A talk and book signing with the Washington Computer Users Group George Mason University, 4210 Roberts Road, Fairfax, VA.

March 15, 2012 – 6:00PM
Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the Northwest One Public Library, 155 L St, NW, Washington,  DC.

March 15, 2012 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the Fredericksburg PC Users Group at England Run Branch Library, 806 Lyons Blvd., Fredericksburg, VA.

March 14, 2012 – 7:00PM
Demystifying the Computer- A talk and book signing with the Chesapeake PC Users Group at Severn River Middle School 241 Peninsula Farm Rd Ste 2, Arnold, MD.

March 10, 2012 – 2:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the New Haven Free Public Library, 133 Elm Street, New Haven, CT.

March 9, 2012 – 2:00PM
How to Navigate the Ever Changing Landscape of Technology for Job Seekers at 96th Street Library, 96th Street at Park Avenue, NYC.

March 9, 2012 – 10:30am
How To Safely Surf The Internet And Find (Almost) Anything Online at Aguilar Library, 174 East 110th Street, NYC.

March 8, 2012 – 10:00am
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Edith Wheeler Memorial Library, 733 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT.

March 6, 2012 – 9:20am
A TV interview with Fox 25 Morning News in Boston, MA.

March 5, 2012 – 6:00PM
Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Boston Public Library, 700 Boylston Street, Boston Room, Boston, MA.

Come one! Come all!

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Here’s my schedule:

February24, 2012 – 2:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the San Diego Public Library, Serra Mesa-Kearny Branch, 9005 Aero Drive, San Diego, CA.

February 22, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Ocean Hills Computer Club, 4600 Leisure Village Drive, Oceanside, CA.

February 21, 2012 – 7:30PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Claremont Senior Computer Club, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, CA.

February 21, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Let’s Compute Club, Palm Springs, CA.

February 20, 2012 – 10:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at the Mizell Senior Center, 400 South Sunrise Way, Palm Springs, CA.

February 17, 2012 – 9:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the El Mirage Computer Club, 305 South Val Vista Drive, Mesa, AZ.

February 16, 2012 – 2:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Happy Trails Computer Club, 17200 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ.

February 16, 2012 – 9:30am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Sunflower Resort Computer Club, 16501 North El Mirage Blvd., Surprise, AZ.

February 15, 2012 – 6:30PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Phoenix PC User Group, University of Advancing Technology, 2625 W Baseline Rd., Tempe, AZ.

February 15, 2012 – 2:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Fountain of the Sun Computer Club, 8000 East Broadway Road, Mesa, AZ.

February 15, 2012 – 9:30am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the RockComp Computer Club, 600 South Idaho Road, Apache Junction, AZ.

February 14, 2012 – 7:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Hacienda de Valencia Computer Club, 201 South Greenfield Road, Mesa, AZ.

February 14, 2012 – 10:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Sun Village Computer Club, 14300 West Bell Road, Surprise, AZ.

February 13, 2012 – 6:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Trilogy at Vistancia, 27980 N Trilogy Blvd #102, Peoria, AZ.

February 13, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Dreamland Computer Club, 320 N 55th Place, Room 9, Mesa, AZ.

February 13, 2012 – 9:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Silvercom Computer Club, 8265 East Southern Avenue, Mesa, AZ.

February 11, 2012 – 12:30PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Arizona Society for Computer Information, 3030 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix, AZ.

February 10, 2012 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Sunland Village Computer Club, 4329 East Capri Avenue, Mesa, AZ.

February 10, 2012 – 9:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing with the Supercom Computer Club at the 702 South Meridian Road, Apache Junction, AZ.

February 9, 2012 -7:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Pueblo El Mirage, Recreation Hall, 11201 North El Mirage, El Mirage, AZ.

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April 20, 2011 – 2:00-4:00PM at Kip’s Bay Library, 446 Third Avenue, Manhattan, NY. 212-683-2520.

April 20, 2011 – 10:30am-12:30PM at Morningside Heights Library, 2900 Broadway, Manhattan, NY. 212-864-2530.

April 18, 2011 – 2:00-4:00PM at Webster Library, 1465 York Avenue, Manhattan, NY. 212-288-5049.

April 18, 2011 – 11:15am-1:15PM at 67th Street Library, 328 East 67th Street, Manhattan, NY. 212-734-1717.

April 15, 2011 – 1:00-3:00PM at Morris Park Library, 985 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-931-0636.

April 14, 2011 – 11:00am-1:00PM at Mosholu Library, 285 East 205th Street, Bronx, NY. 718-882-8239.

April 13, 2011 – 3:00-5:00PM at Great Kills Library, 56 Giffords Lane, Staten Island, NY. 718-984-6670.

April 13, 2011 – 11:00am-1:00PM at Tottenville Library, 7430 Amboy Road, Staten Island, NY. 718-984-0945.

April 11, 2011 – 2:00-4:00PM at Parkchester Library, 1985 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-829-7830.

April 11, 2011 – 10:30am-12:30PM at Throg’s Neck Library, 3025 Cross Bronx Expressway, Bronx, NY. 718-792-2612.

It would be lovely to see you there too. Happy Spring, everyone!

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December 18, 2009 – 1:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Yorkville Library, 222 East 79th Street, NYC. 212-744-5824.

December 16, 2009 – 2:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Seward Park Library, 192 East Broadway, NYC. 212-477-6770.

December 11, 2009 – 10:30am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Riverdale Library, 5540 Mosholu Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-549-1212.

December 9, 2009 – 1:30PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Morris Park Library, 985 Morris Park Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-931-0636.

December 4, 2009 – 3:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Bloomingdale Library, 150 West 100th Street, NYC. 212-222-8030.

December 4, 2009 – 10:30am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at St. George Library Center, 5 Central Avenue (near Borough Hall), Staten Island, NY. 718-442-8560.

December 2, 2009 – 11:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Baychester Library, 2049 Asch Loop North, Bronx, NY. 718-379-6700.

December 1, 2009 – 1:30PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Van Nest Library, 2147 Barnes Avenue, Bronx, NY. 718-829-5864

November 30, 2009 – 11:00am

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at New Dorp Library, 309 New Dorp Lane, Staten Island, NY. 718-351-2977.

November 17, 2009 – 2:00PM

Demystifying the Computer – A talk and book signing at Countee Cullen Library, 104 West 136th Street, NYC. 212-491-2070.

Next blog will be Mac vs PC (a.k.a. the Hatfields vs the McCoys)…back soon.

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Tuesday, April 21, 2009 – 7:00PM

Changing Hands Bookstore, 6428 S McClintock Dr., Tempe, AZ. 480-730-0205

www.changinghands.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp

Wednesday, April 22, 2009 – 7:00PM

King’s English Bookshop, 1511 South 1500 East, Salt Lake City, UT. 801-489-9100

kingsenglish.booksense.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp

Thursday, April 23, 2009 – noon

Vroman Bookstore, 694 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 626-449-5320

www.vromansbookstore.com/ 

I’ll be posting again soon. Until then, enjoy the flowers blooming.

 

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