Family History Classes April and May

Spring is a great time to take a genealogy class before you head out on summer vacation or research trips. I'm teaching a variety of classes in the next 6 weeks to help you learn, and hope to see you at one or more classes.

If you are in the mood for technology, head on down to the Castle Rock Genealogical Society tomorrow night at the Philip S. Miller Library branch where I will be sharing a selection of new genealogy products and services from the recent FGS/RootsTech conference.

Or, if you are new to genealogy or have a friend or neighbor who would like to learn, consider attending one of the Introduction to Genealogy classes at Douglas County Library branches in May. More details are below.

Refer to the Class Schedule or Calendar pages on my website for any new classes or updates to scheduled classes--more classes are regularly added.

If you are interested in a particular topic but don't see a date or time you can attend, contact me about one-on-one coaching for your topic of interest. I also offer small private (unpublished) classes from time to time based on demand--let me know if you'd like to be placed on a waiting list for a particular class listed on my Presentations page.

Last, if you have any ideas on topics you'd like to see me teach, please reply and let me know as I plan the remainder of the year. I'm here to help you learn!

Deena Coutant, DigiDeena Consulting

www.digideena.com (720) 445-5380

Class Schedule 2015

April and May

Best of FGS/RootsTech Conferences Recap

Thursday April 23, 2015 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM MDT

If you weren't able to attend the combined FGS/RootsTech conferences in Salt Lake City in February, you can still receive a highlight of the new and exciting developments in genealogical products and services that were showcased in the vendor expo hall or classroom sessions. Conference speaker Deena Coutant will delivery the "best of" recap.

Philip S. Miller Library

OLLI Course: Preparing for a Successful Repository Research Trip

Friday April 24, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

Going on a research trip? Learn how to determine your research strategy, create a research plan, be efficient in copying records, and organize what you find. With proper planning you can avoid frustration and maximize results from your onsite research time.

Valley View Christian Church

OLLI Course: Organizing Family Photos and Files - Part 1

Friday May 1, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

OLLI Course: Organizing Family Photos and Files - Part 2

Friday May 8, 2015 from 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM MDT

Our family photo and document collections keep growing. If we don't sort them by what is meaningful vs. irrelevant, our children will eventually have to do it, and they won't know how to identify the people! Learn to improve your organization skills by applying best practices for both physical and digital items so you can enjoy these treasures.

Valley View Christian Church

Introduction to Genealogy

Saturday May 9, 2015 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM MDT

Are you curious about tracing your roots and learning more about the ancestors in your family tree? The popularity of genealogy as a hobby has exploded due to the ease of researching online and because of TV shows that illustrate how fun and addicting it can be. Learn how to get started and explore the many benefits of this hobby.

Roxborough Library

Getting the Most out of Your Genealogical Software Program

Saturday May 9, 2015 from 2:00 PM to 3:00 PM MDT

Did you know that your genealogical software program has many tools and reports that can be used for data analysis and clean-up? Learn how to leverage these powerful tools so that you will have a more accurate family tree. This presentation will present concepts that can be adapted to most current genealogy programs (software vendor independent). This program is the final of four sessions to be presented at the CIG May Genealogical Forum.

Christ the King Lutheran Church

Exploring Genealogy Websites: Ancestry and MyHeritage Library Editions

Saturday May 16, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MDT

Did you know that the library provides access to several subscriptions useful for conducting genealogical research? This presentation will explore both the Ancestry.com and MyHeritage Library Editions and provide an overview of how to successfully search and navigate the billions of names in these databases.

Edwin A. Bemis Public Library

Introduction to Genealogy

Sunday May 24, 2015 from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM MDT

Highlands Ranch Library

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About DigiDeena Consulting

The mission of DigiDeena Consulting is to educate and conduct genealogical research using the highest standards of ethics and technical proficiency, in order to facilitate successful search, storage and sharing strategies for family historians in the digital age. Deena Coutant is passionate about family history--whether researching her own family, the family of a client, or when volunteering for the genealogical community. For more information on services, visit digideena.com or connect with Deena on social media .