digital sherpa™ Workshops
MOLINE, IL – November and December 2021 – Gilda’s Club is hosting two FREE educational workshops for anyone impacted by cancer who wants to learn how to be more tech-savvy on Tuesday, November 30, 2021, from 6:00-8:00PM and Thursday, December 2, 2021, from 6:00-8:00 at the Moline Board Room at UnityPoint – Trinity Moline located at 600 John Deere Road, Suite 300, Moline, Illinois, 61265.
Cancer patients are invited to come learn with college students about how to be more tech-savvy. Our volunteers can help you learn how to better understand your diagnosis, research treatment options, and access support. Examples of what students can help you learn:
- Internet use (opening email accounts, navigating Google, creating, and remembering passwords, etc.)
- Social media skills (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
- Creating virtual connections with other cancer patients via on-line patient support communities
- How to use apps such as Uber and other ride-share services to get to appointments
Participants should attend one of the two available workshops on Tuesday, November 30th 6:00 to 8:00PM OR Thursday, December 2nd 6:00 to 8:00PM. Please bring your devices with you to the workshop (smart phone, tablet, iPad, laptop, etc.).
Registration is REQUIRED to attend these workshops.
Anyone impacted by cancer is invited to attend. Registration is required by calling 563-326-7504 or registering online at http://www.gildasclubqc.org/calendar. For questions, please call Gilda’s Club at 563-326-7504 or email kcraft@gildasclubqc.orgSee all our programs and get updates about Gilda’s Club Quad Cities at http://www.gildasclubqc.org.
About Gilda’s Club
Free of charge, Gilda’s Club Quad Cities provides support, education and hope to all people affected by cancer. As a Cancer Support Community affiliate, we are part of the largest employer of psychosocial oncology mental health professionals in the United States. Our global network brings the highest quality cancer support to the millions of people touched by cancer.
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