Class Location: Computer classes will be taught at the Continuing Education Center, located in the Venus Municipal Building on the 2nd floor.

Directions to the Venus Bldg. = Venus Municipal Building (corner of East Ridge and Governor St.) - Continuing Education Office
From Route 35 (Main Street) in Ridgefield, turn onto Governor Street (There is a traffic light). Take Governor Street a short distance (you will cross East Ridge; the Police Station is on the right). Take a left into the parking lot behind the Venus Municipal Building (signs also say RVNA - Ridgefield Visiting Nurse Assoc.). Turn into the first parking area on the left. Park as close to the two story white building as possible and enter at the door off Governor St., opposite the Police Station. The Continuing Education Center is on the second floor. There are signs posted. A disability ramp to an elevator to the second floor is available at the rear of the building.

The Instructors:

• Peggy Bruno, a certified teacher, has trained students in computer applications for over 17 years. She has developed many computer courses and training workbooks. She previously worked in corporate marketing and information services.
• Eileen Burton has had a small French collectibles business for 12 years. For the past 5 years, she has done most of her business through eBay.
• Lizabeth Doty, a professional educator for over 35 years, has trained students in business applications including word processing and database/spreadsheet management as well as courses in office procedures. She is a Ridgefield resident and is currently Wilton’s Coordinator for Senior Activities.
• Charles Greenberg is head reference librarian at Yale Medical School Library. He has also been involved in computer training for over 12 years.
• Andrea Ragusa is a professional educator with 12 years teaching and 20 years administration experience. She enjoys working with seniors and currently teaches and coordinates computer classes at the Wilton Senior Center. She lives in Wilton with her husband Anthony and her dog Dandie.
• Marie Smith has been a consultant to small businesses for over 15 years, providing accounting, financial records management, and QuickBooks instruction. She has also taught FInancial Records Management at Mercy College.
• Al Wolf is an IBM retiree who has taught many computer classes at Ridgefield Continuing Education and Norwalk Community College.

Workbook/Textbook Fees:

Nearly all of the computer courses use workbooks. The workbooks provide information that will be useful to you after you complete the class. The instructor will collect the text fees at the first class. Fees are usually $ 5  - $ 10 per workbook for most classes.