Digital Literacy Events are being offered to Island seniors
The Office of Seniors is partnering with Big Brothers Big Sisters to hold a series of Tech N Talk digital literacy events for seniors (65 years or older). The next Tech N Talk will be held April 22 at 10 a.m. at the Charlottetown Library Learning Centre.
Each senior attending will be partnered with a youth volunteer for technology support and will get help using email, social media, texting, FaceTime and/or other software or application programs on their own technological or mobile devices.
“Digital Literacy is an important skill that allows us to stay connected. Today’s technology can be overwhelming and by providing events like Tech N Talk we can help to instill confidence among seniors that will help to foster inclusion and reduce feelings of isolation.”
- Social Development and Seniors Minister Barb Ramsay
Full list of upcoming events:
Saturday, April 29, 2023: Summerside Rotary Library (ADL Room), 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, May 6, 2023: Montague Rotary Library, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, May 13, 2023: Charlottetown Library Learning Centre (Rotary Auditorium), 10:00am to 12:30pm
Saturday, May 27, 2023: Montague Rotary Library, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Saturday, June 3, 2023: Summerside Rotary Library (ADL Room), 10:30am to 12:30pm
Additional event information: Participating seniors are asked to bring their own technological or mobile device(s) that they would like to learn more about. Participants are asked to bring chargers for their devices. Pre-registration for the event is not required. Support will be provided on a first come first serve basis.
Media contact:
Alex Firth
Public Engagement Officer
Social Development and Seniors
anfirth@gov.pe.ca