DTC & DTC Wireless held the first kickoff session for their Internet & Wireless Phone Training Program, at Gordonsville High School on September 28, 2006.

“We have had so many senior adults tell us they don’t know how to use a computer or a wireless phone, but are willing to learn”, stated Beverly Bennett, Business Development Supervisor for DTC. “We are excited that Chris Manus, Business Technology Leader and advisor for Future Business Leaders of America, has volunteered to coordinate this program and that Steve Armistead, Principal of Gordonsville High School has offered the use the computer lab at the school where the classes will be conducted. The program provides an opportunity for senior adults to learn basic and advanced Internet and computer skills, while local high school students have an opportunity to volunteer their time and give back to their community.”

DTC Wireless is expanding the program to showcase it’s new wireless phones and introduce “Senior Solutions”. Senior Solutions has been specifically designed with rate plans to meet the needs of those over age 55 who want the peace of mind and convenience of wireless services at an affordable price.

Weekly training classes will be conducted by Gordonsville and Smith Co High School students on Wednesdays from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm at Gordonsville High School. Jan Johnson, Smith County Senior Director and Chris Manus will coordinate class schedules. Reservations may be made by contacting Jan at 735-0577 or Beverly Bennett at DTC Communications (464-2246.) All interested senior citizens are encouraged to attend.

Senior Solutions Contacts - Call to confirm class schedules

Cannon County Senior Citizens Center - Contact Senior Director: Connie Rigsby at 615-563-5304

Alexandria Senior Citizens Center - Contact Senior Director:
Diane Tatum at 529-2928

Smithville Senior Citizens Center - Contact Senior Director:
Wanda Poss at 597-7575

The kickoff meeting for Cannon County “Seniors Helping Seniors” was held Oct. 11, 2006. The program provides an opportunity for senior adults to learn basic and advanced Internet and computer skills, while local high school students have an opportunity to volunteer their time and give back to their community.

Pictured above, the 2006-2007 “Senior Solutions” class that will assist Senior Citizens that are attending the free classes at the Cannon County Senior Center. Classes include instruction on 1) basic and advanced computer skills 2) how to use the Internet for e-mail, surfing, playing games and sending photos 3) E-bay selling skills (4) digital camera class and 5) how to use a Wireless Phone. Kay Barker, Advisor for Business Professionals of America at Cannon County High School (far left) and Connie Rigsby, Cannon County Citizens Director (far right) are coordinating the classes. Students Left to right - Erik Buckmeyer, Kasey Mingle, Jemma Kailiponi, Hayley Reed, Nicole Knight, Christine Burton, David Brown.

If you missed the kick-off session but would like to attend the weekly classes, please contact Connie Rigsby at 563-5304.

Rene Wilson with DTC Wireless introduces “Senior Solutions” to a large group at the Cannon County Senior Citizens Center. Senior Solutions has been specifically designed with special rate plans to meet the needs of those over age 55 who want the peace of mind and convenience of wireless services at an affordable price.

Pictured above, seniors that attended the “Senior Solutions” and “Seniors Helping Seniors” kick-off enjoyed a meal of barbeque sandwiches, chips and cookies after the class hosted by DTC and DTC Wireless.