Smartphone Basics for Beginners is a 3 Part Series. Part I meets on 3 consecutive Mondays for two hours and is offered free for Older Adults. Part I lays the groundwork for creating one's Smartphone Manual. This includes labeling a diagram, introducing pertinent Settings and teaching various ways to care for their smartphone. Participants will learn about the importance of monitoring their battery and Powering Down. 

Part II and Part III meets on 2 consecutive Mondays for two hours with a cost. In Part II, Older Adults will learn how to successfully Navigate their Touchscreen, Use one's smartphone to Schedule an appointment while on the call, and Using one's Calendar App to one's Advantage. Part III will teach Older Adults the importance of the Status Bar, Find My Phone/Device and learn about the various Storages, including the Cloud, and how to delete unnecessary items.

Participants will increase their confidence by learning Smartphone terminology and learn various habits to ensure Smartphone Safety throughout all 3 Parts. Participants will have hands-on experience with a Senior Guide paired with another participant. Our Senior Guides are older adults who have completed these basic classes and are more than willing to help in a patient manner. Our small class size ensures individualized attention in a non-intimidating environment where participants are encouraged to ask questions. 

To Register 

Call 513-564-9777

We will be offering various monthly free workshops on topics older adults requested. 

Our first workshop will be on Navigating those annoying QR Codes

Are QR Codes standing in your way for accessing essential services, discounts and decreasing your overall quality of life? Join other EngAging Seniors for a 1.5 hour workshop to learn how to access QR Codes safely and efficiently. Participants must bring their charged Smartphone to the workshop. Limited to 12 participants. Please call 513-564-9777 to register/list.

These classes are for our Everyday Technology Smartphone Senior Guides. 

One needs to attend one Become a Senior Guide 30 minute class listed below, sign a Senior Guide Agreement, and have a background check performed by EngAging Seniors before becoming a Senior Guide.

If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Senior Guide, one is required to call Nicole Christ at 513-564-9777 to learn more.

Smartphone Basics for Beginners Level I meets on 2 consecutive Wednesdays for two hours and is offered free for Older Adults at various locations within Greater Cincinnati. Level I lays the groundwork for creating one's Smartphone Manual. This includes labeling a diagram, introducing pertinent Settings and teaching various ways to care for their smartphone. Participants will learn about the importance of monitoring their battery and Powering Down.

Participants will gain confidence using their Smartphone while having hands-on experience with a Senior Guide paired with another participant(s). Our Senior Guides are older adults who have completed this basic class and are more than willing to help in a patient manner. Our small class size ensures individualized attention in a non-intimidating environment where participants are encouraged to ask questions. 

Classes at Senior Centers are for members only and participants need to contact Senior Centers directly to register.

Senior Centers/Older Adult Living facilities can call Nicole Christ at 513-564-9777 to learn more.