May 2, 2004

Register May 15 for Willows SeniorNet classes
SeniorNet, the computer classes for people over 50, will hold registration for the next semester of classes on Saturday May 15 beginning at 9 a.m. at the Willows Senior Center, 2175 Lincoln Avenue.

Upcoming classes include Best of the Internet, e-mail, digital images, cards ‘n more, Windows XP, bargains on the Web, managing digital photos, AOL and introduction to computers. Signup for the introduction course is 10:30 a.m. Each class is conducted once a week for two hours and the semester lasts eight weeks. A typical class costs $20, including the manual. Students have a designated computer and follow the steps the instructor displays. Coaches are available to keep everyone on the same page.

To add your name to SeniorNet’s mailing list, phone the Willows Senior Center at (408) 448-6400, or log on to the Web site at www.SNLCSJ.ORG. There are two other SeniorNet Learning Centers in San Jose: Almaden Center (408) 268-1133 and the Cypress Center (408) 244-1353; Cypress is near Stevens Creek and Winchester Boulevard.  Check with them for their registration times.

SeniorNet is a worldwide organization supporting over 240 learning centers. It is a nonprofit organization founded in 1986 whose purpose is to provide computer education and access to people over 50. There is an annual fee of $40 to join SeniorNet. It is primarily run by volunteers. If you would like to volunteer, please join us.

John Maydeck becomes seniors realty specialist                 
The Senior Advantage Real Estate Council (SAREC) recently named John Maydeck of Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, San Jose Willow Glen, a Seniors Real Estate Specialist. The new designation allows Maydeck to specialize in real estate services with older homebuyers and sellers. 

It also makes him part of a nationwide network of real estate professionals who specialize in the legal, financial and personal issues affecting the 55-plus population. Maydeck also is teaming up with financial professionals including a tax advisor, attorney and accountant who can help seniors make decisions about selling their homes, buying rental properties, obtaining a reverse mortgage, moving to a senior community, managing capital gains and estate tax implication of owning real estate. 

Maydeck has lived in San Jose for over 30 years. Prior to joining Coldwell Banker, he was an entrepreneur and held executive management positions in finance and human resources. The specialized training he has received, along with his professional business experience, will help him better serve members of the senior community.
SAREC tracks the special issues and needs of senior property owners and provides education to Realtors® who make seniors an important focus of their business. More information about the SAREC is available by calling (800) 500-4564 or by visiting the Web site at www.seniorsrealestate.com. Maydeck can be reached at Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage, 1712 Meridian Avenue or at (408) 723-3300.