Last Updated on May 23, 2024
CHUG Charlestown User Group
Co-Leader Ann MacKay
Co-Leader Hope Tillman
Ann MacKay started the Apple Charlestown User Group (CHUG) in March 2013 to offer monthly programs geared to Apple devices. Hope Tillman, a co-leader with Ann, started basic hands-on help with a Technology User Group for beginners and novice users of both Apple Mac/iOS products and PC/Android products.
| Months | 1st Mon | 2nd Mon | Zoom 3rd Thurs | Topic |
| Sept | Labor Day | 11 | 21 | Browser vs. Search Engines |
| Oct | sick | 9 | 26 | Games |
| Nov | 6 | 13 | 16 | Operating Systems |
| Dec | 4 | 11 | Ask Me Anything | |
| Jan | 8 | 18 | Digital Legacy Planning | |
| Feb | 5 | 12 | 15 | Fitness & Health |
| March | 4 | 11 | 21 | Ask Us Anything |
| April | 1 | 8 | 18 | Brain Helps: Notes and Reminders |
| May | 6 | 13 | 16 | Trends in Cybersecurity |
| June | 3 | 10 | Ask Me Anything (about Computers) |
CHUG is both a registered Apple user group for residents with Apple products and a Windows/Android user group for residents with Windows and Android products. CHUG meets monthly except over the summer or in December.
The website is https://chug.info Check the website for the latest meeting announcement.
Google groups (CCI-CHUG@googlegroups.com) is used for a private email list for meeting announcements and other information.
This group is for residents who want to develop comfort with technology using laptops, computers, smartphones, tablets, and other devices. Learn something new or refresh your memory.
Basic help will be offered twice a month, and Apple programs on new applications and updates will continue once a month.
All events will be advertised on one flyer.
Contact Information: See the Resident Directory for contact information
| Schedule | Times | Focus | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Apple Help | Brookside Classroom 1 |
| 2nd Monday | 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM | PC/Android Help | Brookside Classroom 1 |
| 3rd Thursday | 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Apple programs on new applications and updates | Charlestown Square 116 or Zoom (check each month) |
CHUG tables at Fruits of our Labors September 2023
CHUG User Group May 2024 Meeting
Cybersecurity
Mon., May 6, 2024 | 11 AM – Noon | Apple help | BR Classroom #1
Mon., May 13, 2024 | 11 AM – Noon | PC/Android help | BR Classroom #1
Thur., May 16, 2024 | 1 – 2 PM | Apple program updates | ZOOM
Learn about basic safeguards and trends in the security area. Zoom link in MyErickson> Clubs