Workshops to be held to learn how to set up cell phones for emergencies

Is your cell phone set up for emergencies? If not, do you know how to set it up? Solana Beach Community Connections (SBCC) in conjunction with Senior Tech Connect is hosting two sequential one-hour interactive workshops designed to help you.

The workshops will be held on Thursday, Oct. 2 and Thursday, Oct. 9 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the classroom at La Colonia Community Center. The community center is located at 715 Valley Avenue, Solana Beach. Registration is required but there is no charge to participate.

The first workshop will cover Smartphone Software Basics, including Home Screen, Control Center, and various settings that can make your device easier to use. The second workshop will include Emergency Essentials. Participants will discover where the emergency settings are and why they are important. They will learn how to set up an emergency contact and how to keep medical information available for emergencies. Space is limited and attendance at both workshops is expected. The workshops are applicable to Apple iPhones and Androids.

Senior Tech Connects’ mission is to empower older adults to use technology to connect with family, friends, and their communities and the world. The workshops are taught by Dylan Willis, San Diego lead at Senior Tech Connect. He is a Marine Corps veteran with a background in cybersecurity and network administration.

Enrollment is limited and registration is required. To register, call the SBCC phone number at 858-284-6619. Leave a message with your name, phone number and email address. Someone will return your call. Or email the same information to info@solanabeachcc.org.If you are a senior and need transportation, call the SBCC phone number at 858-284-6619.