The Suffolk County COVID Link has been corrected below.

The Martin Luther King Jr. holiday marks an annual day of service to celebrate the Civil Rights leader’s life “a day on, not a day off.” The MLK Day of Service has grown in size and impact as Americans embrace the idea that citizenship involves taking an active role to make our communities better. Serving on MLK Day can establish a habit of volunteering and build connections that can last a lifetime. We thank SeniorNet's volunteers and invite you to join us. Volunteer with SeniorNet at FSL

COVID-19 Vaccination Scams

As the country begins to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, there's no doubt scammers are already scheming. Medicare covers the COVID-19 vaccine, so there will be no cost to you. If anyone asks you to share your Medicare Number or pay for access to the vaccine, you can bet it's a scam. Here's what to know: You can't pay to put your name on a list to get the vaccine. You can't pay to get early access to a vaccine. Don't share your personal or financial information if someone calls, texts, or emails you promising access to the vaccine for a fee. Con artists may try to get your Medicare Number or personal information so they can steal your identity and commit Medicare fraud. Medicare fraud results in higher health care costs and taxes for everyone. Protect yourself from Medicare fraud. Guard your Medicare card like it’s a credit card. Remember: Medicare will never contact you for your Medicare Number or other personal information unless you’ve given them permission in advance. Medicare will never call you to sell you anything. You may get calls from people promising you things if you give them a Medicare Number. Don’t do it.  Medicare will never visit you at your home. Medicare can’t enroll you over the phone unless you called first. Check regularly for Medicare billing fraud. Review your Medicare claims and Medicare Summary Notices for any services billed to your Medicare Number you don’t recognize. If you come across a COVID-19 vaccine scam, report it to the Federal Trade Commission or call Medicare at 1-800-MEDICARE. And check out CDC.gov for trustworthy information on the COVID-19 vaccine. (from Medicare.gov)

Am I Eligible for a COVID Vaccination?

Schedule a vaccine appointment via the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH) website. Note, vaccines are in short supply and you will experience long wait times for a vaccine date. https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/Public/prescreener The COVID-19 Vaccination Hotline is open 7 AM - 10 PM, 7 days a week, for scheduling vaccination appointments for eligible New Yorkers:  1-833-NYS-4-VAX (1-833-697-4829) Nassau County Suffolk County

How to Use the NYSDOH Website to Find a Vaccination Location

Follow these steps to navigate the NYSDOH website. https://am-i-eligible.covid19vaccine.health.ny.gov/Public/prescreener

Computer Donation / Refurbishment Program

The laptops and tablets we refurbish are donated to families in need through Family Service League. These donations are so valuable for families with several children, who have no equipment for their school work, except for their parent’s cell phone. They have also helped housebound disabled and elderly connect with their families. Click here to learn more.

Upcoming FREE Webinars

How to Host a Zoom Meeting Wednesday, January 20 at 2 PM You know how to join a Zoom meeting hosted by others. Now you want to learn how to host your own Zoom meeting! Join SeniorNet’s free webinar for a demonstration on how to create your own Zoom account and invite others to your scheduled meeting. Learn how to run that meeting using Zoom’s basic controls on your Windows PC, Mac, iPad, or Tablet. It’s really easy, and, it’s FREE! This is a prerequisite for Practical Screen Sharing in Zoom. Click here to register for How to Host a Zoom Meeting

The Amazing iPhone Thursday, January 21 at 2 PM You must know by now that the Amazing iPhone is not just for making phone calls. It can be used as a camera, tape measure, magnifier, flashlight, SOS to use in emergencies, and as a translator to read a menu in a foreign country. You can even use your map app to find your car. Don’t know who’s singing a certain song? Ask Siri. Join SeniorNet’s free webinar to learn about so many amazing iPhone features. Click here to register for The Amazing iPhone

Using the iPad or the iPhone as an e-Reader Wednesday, January 27 at 2 PM The iPad is a great device for reading books, magazines, and newspapers – in fact, in many ways it’s superior to traditional ink on paper. You’ll also learn how to download e-books and audiobooks from your library using Libby, the new app from Overdrive. Join SeniorNet’s free webinar to enjoy the ease of an e-reader right from your iPad or iPhone. Presented in coordination with Cold Spring Harbor Public Library. (CSH) Visit the CSH website for registration details.

2021 Winter Class & Webinar Schedules

Our classes teach how to use technology with individual attention and hands-on instruction for beginners to advanced students. Our Winter class schedule Registration Now Open! View the Class Catalog for additional details on each class. ----------------------------------- Our free webinars are class introductions where we show what can be done using today’s technology. Our free Webinar schedule Registration Now Open!

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