In this time of the pandemic, no one, especially those of us at Kendal, can argue with the fact that Zoom has done a great deal to help us with our lecture and discussion programs. However, some people have a problem getting themselves onto Zoom. Help is on the way.
The Computer Committee, in recognition of the advantages of Zoom and also of its challenges, has introduced the BUDDY approach, thanks to Amelia Augustus. Residents who are willing to have another Resident to Zoom in their apartment or who want to do a Zoom in another apartment, have registered.
ZOOM-NEIGHBORS will now be offered, for those who plan to Zoom but encounter issues before a Zoom meeting starts. Volunteers are the neighbors you can call upon when those frustrating Zoom moments occur – when you can’t find a Zoom invitation, or thought you registered for a webinar but can’t find the confirmation, or in a Zoom meeting find the hand-to-be-raised has moved, or, or, or. You can call your Zoom Neighbor.
The Computer Committee will be offering Zoom classes (dates TBA). You can also take one or more of the tutorials offered by Senior Planet. Links to them are on the Did You See?(DYS) page of the Residents Website.
ZOOM-NEIGHBORS (so far) are Alida: Jane Hart, Gene DuBow; Claremont: Alice Clague; Robert Fulton: Dennis Mallach; Mary Powell: Roberta Poupon.
Additional VOLUNTEERS are needed. Please contact Roberta Poupon if you are willing to become a ZOOM-NEIGHBOR.