Last Updated on August 11, 2025
CHUG Charlestown User Group
Co-Leader Ann MacKay
Co-Leader Hope Tillman
Ann MacKay started the Apple Charlestown User Group 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. 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 for August and 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. Call one of the leaders to get on the mailing list
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 |
CHUG table at CGO Expo September 2024
CHUG table at Fruits of our Labors September 2023
CHUG Meetings: December 2024
Topic: Ask Me Anything
Apple: Monday, December 2, 2024
11 AM | Brookside Classroom 1
Windows/Android: Monday, December 9, 2024
11 AM | Brookside Classroom 1
No Apple ZOOM meeting this month
CHUG November 2024: Voice Control
Topic: Voice Control
Apple: Monday, November 4, 2024
11 AM | Brookside Classroom 1
Windows/Android: Monday, November 11, 2024
11 AM | Brookside Classroom 1
Apple: Thursday, November 21, 2024
1 PM | ZOOM
CHUG In-Person Meetings for October 2024
Apple
Monday, October 7, 2024 | 11 AM | Brookside Classroom 1
This program will go over the features of your operating system. Apple has just released IOS18 for iphones, IPadOS18 for iPads, MACOS Sequioa for MACs. What are some of the new features in this operating system? Is your device recent enough to support this upgrade. If it is, how long after the OS comes out should you wait to upgrade? If not, some of the basics of the operating system will be covered as well. An important thing to consider is where your phone is recent enough to receive security updates even if it can’t upgrade to the latest operating system.
The group meets in Brookside Classroom 1 and can provide hands on help. This session is for all Apple devices.
Windows/Android
Monday, October 14, 2024 | 11 AM | Brookside Classroom 1
This program will go over the features of your operating system. Are you still using Windows 10? When should you upgrade to Windows 11? Why should you upgrade to Windows 11? What should you know about your operating system. What operating system are you using on your Android phone? How does its upgrades work?
The group meets in Brookside Classroom 1 and can provide hands on help. This session is for all Windows devices (laptops, desktops, and some tablets), and Android based phones and tablets.
