It’s common knowledge that computer technology would be lost on San Angelo’s senior citizens, right? Not according to members of multiple senior citizen computer clubs. In this small west Texas city of about 100,000 people, it seems these folks have a hunger for computer knowledge that most younger people might not expect.

Even if it’s only to keep in touch with their not-so-local children and grandchildren or to discover their roots with genealogy programs, local seniors feel a need to learn about computers. Some go even deeper into knowing multiple operating systems and proper computer maintenance and security!

Anita Short, Membership Officer for the Santa Fe Crossing Computer Club, stays in constant contact with members and offers new computer tips and tricks, by email, on a regular basis. She’s very knowledgeable about computers and is always willing to help members of the club. Anita has been a member of the club since May of 2000.

The Santa Fe Crossing Computer Club, located at the Station 618 Senior Center (618 South Chadbourne), consists of about 140 members. The club meets every Thursday, 3:00pm – 4:15pm. Members who would like to take computer classes pay a $25.00 annual fee. Membership is free for those who don’t plan to attend the classes. Call 325-481-2798 for more information.

“We take our computing seriously” says Bette Ashworth, current chairperson of the Rio Concho West Computer Club. In describing how the club’s members benefit from their weekly meetings, Bette says “Not only do we use email, we use scanners, cameras, pay bills and do online banking. We also shop, have brokerage accounts and use ebay. It is important for us to stay up to date and the club helps us do that.”

The Rio Concho West Computer Club is located in The Oak Tree at the Rio Concho West patio homes community, on FM 2288. The RCW Computer Club is open to all members of the Rio Concho Community and the yearly membership is $10 per household. Call 325-944-9564 or email rcmarketing@rioconcho.com for more information.

Are you a member of a local San Angelo computer club not listed here? Contact us and we’ll update this article to include your club’s information.