Technology Groups in Los Angeles, Ventura, Orange,
San Bernardino & Riverside Counties
(See San Diego County below)
Big Bear Computer Club. The BBCC meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 5:30 – 8:00 pm at the Big Bear Discovery Center, 40971 North Shore Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92333. Members discuss computer usage, solve computer problems, meet new friends, and have a great time. Member training groupings are based on level of experience. Their usual RAM (Q&A) session ends the meeting.
www.bigbearcc.org
Channel Islands PC User Group. CIPCUG meets at the Boys and Girls Club of Camarillo at 1500 Temple Ave., Camarillo, CA from 9:30AM to 12:00 Noon. There are two early morning classes that meet at 8:30 AM: one for Beginner's and one for the Internet. The meet the 4th Saturday of the month, except for November and December when they meet on the 3rd Saturday because of Thanksgiving and Christmas. Check their website for up-to-date meeting information. Since 1986, CIPCUG has grown to the point where it is now one of the largest computer clubs in Ventura County, with over 250 members. Many of their members are new and intermediate computer users whose knowledge and usage of computers is growing with their membership in CIPCUG.
www.cipcug.org
Claremont Seniors Computer Club. The CSCC meets every Tuesday (except the summer months) at 7:30 pm at the Alexander Hughes Community Center, 1700 Danbury Road, Claremont, CA. Check the website for up-to-date meeting information. The CSCC has a friendly environment where folks can learn about computers. Their goal is to provide computer workshops, classes, demonstrations, and tutors for members.
www.cscclub.org
Community Computer Club of La Verne. The CCCLV meets the 2nd Thursday of the month from 1:00 – 2:30 pm at the La Verne Community Center, 3660 D Street, La Verne, CA 91750. Their goal is to perpetuate and strengthen the positive features of computers and the information superhighway and, in the process, they share their knowledge, learn from each other, improve their skills and have the opportunity to develop friendships with fellow computing users.
www.theccclv.us
Glendora Seniors Computer Club. The GSCC meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the La Fetra Senior Center, 333 E. Foothill Blvd., Glendora, CA 91741. They are a friendly seniors group serving all PC computer levels. Their meetings feature presentations by software or hardware vendors as well as their club members. The GSCC offers a wide range of classes as well as help from their more technical members.
www.gscclub.org
Greater South Bay User Group. GSBUG meets on the 1st Monday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Torrance Airport Administration Building, 3301 Airport Drive,Torrance, CA 90505. Their monthly benefits feature the general meeting, an informative newsletter, and several Special Interest Groups (Digital Imaging, Windows XP/Windows 7, Daytime Hardware SIG, and an Internet SIG).
http://gsbug.apcug.org
Long Beach Computer Club. The LBCC meets the 2nd Thursday of the month at 7 pm; meetings are open to the public free of charge. They are held in the Red Cross building, 3150 E. 29th Street, Long Beach, CA 90806. Anyone interested in expanding their computer knowledge is encouraged to attend. The club sponsors several Special Interest Groups: Digital Photo and Computer Basics.
www.lbibmug.org
Los Angeles Computer Society. LACS meets the 2nd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 – 9:00 pm at the Fellowship Hall, 8065 Emerson Avenue, Westchester, CA 90045. Between 6:00 - 6:50 pm they have a Computer Forum, an informal Q&A where members and visitors share with and help one another. The Society hosts several Special Interest Groups: Software; Beginners/E-mail/Internet, Hardware Clinic, and Digital Photo.
www.lacspc.org
North Orange County Computer Club. NOCCC meets the 1st Sunday of the month at Chapman University, 333 N. Glassell Street, Orange, CA. Special Interest Group meetings begin at 9:00 am; the general meeting is from 2:00 – 3:30 pm. NOCCC was founded in 1976 and is the second oldest continuously operating computer club in the United States.
www.noccc.org
Orange Coast IBM PC Users Group. OCIPUG meets on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7-9 pm. Meetings are held at the Costa Mesa Senior Center, 695 West 19th Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92627. The PC Group has several Special Interest Groups: Operating and Productivity Suites; Hardware; Digital Content, Scanning & Printing; and Internet and Networking.
www.ocipug.org
Orange County IBM PC Users’ Group. ORCOPUG meets on the 2nd Tuesday at the North Orange County YMCA, 2000 Youth Way, Fullerton, CA 92836. Randon Access Q&A begins at 6:30 pm; programs begin at 7 pm and end promptly at 9 pm. Free raffles are held at the end of every meeting. Only members are eligible to win raffle prizes. The public is welcome to attend.
www.orcopug.org
Temecula Valley Computer User Group. The TVCUG serves PC users in the Temecula and Murrieta area in Riverside County. The general meeting is held at the Temecula Library, 30600 Pauba Rd., Temecula, CA 92592 at 10:00 am on the 1st Saturday of the month. Their Question and Answer meeting is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm at the Rancho California Water District, 42135 Winchester Road, Temecula, CA 92590. This is your opportunity to take some stress out of your life by getting your computer questions answers.
www.tvcug.org
Thousand Oaks Personal Computer Club. Their motto is "Knowledge to Share" and they do just that at their monthly meetings. Membership is open to all people, young and old, from beginners to advanced. All questions are welcome regardless of their level. The TOPCC hosts several Special Interest Groups including a Video Makers SIG and their very popular Digital Photography Group. They have a successful software review program where TOPCC members can get free software just by writing a review for their newsletter.
www.topcc.org
TUGNET. The group meets every Tuesday at 7:00 pm at the Granada Pavillion, 11128 Balboa Blvd., Granada Hills, CA 91344. Their Club is all about members sharing ideas, problems and experiences for the benefit of all members. TUGNET sponsors several Special Inertest Groups that meet once a month: Real Estate, Basic Computing, Easier Living, Investment, Digital Imaging, Web Design, Music & Video, and Linux.
www.tugnet.org
WINNERS (WINdows usERS). WINNERS meets the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm at the Fountain Valley Branch Library, 17635 Los Alamos, Fountain Valley, CA 92708. If you are interested in learning more about Windows, a particular program, or even an exchange of ideas or information regarding the computer industry, WINNERS is for you! It’s a great place to see the latest software and also learn how to use it. Each month they provide an easy (and fun) atmosphere for you to see new and interesting programs or hardware. They also have a discussion of computer and software problems (Random Access), and how to solve them. Computer tips are given out each month.
www.windowsusers.org
San Diego County
Carlsbad Seniors PC Users Group. CSCPCUG meets on the 2nd, 3rd & 4th Thursdays from 1:00 – 3:00 pm at the Carlsbad Senior Center, 799 Pine Ave, Carlsbad 92008. Information: cscpcusersgroup (at) sbcglobal.net
Rancho Bernardo Computer Club. RBCC meets the 3rd Friday from 10:00 am to noon at the Rancho Bernardo Library, 17110 Bernardo Center Drive, San Diego 92128. RBCC is dedicated to helping members of all skill levels increase their knowledge of home computers through formal presentations, informal discussions and the exchange of technical information. The club has been meeting continuously for over 10 years. Meetings are open to the public and repeat visitors are encouraged to join at an annual fee of $6.00. The Club publishes a monthly newsletter containing information about upcoming meetings, technical tips, news items, etc.
www.rbccconline.org
Seniors Computer Group. SCG meets every Saturday of the month from 9:30 am until 12 noon at Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring Street, San Diego 92109 (Pacific Beach area). SCG is a friendly bunch of computer enthusiasts, dedicated to sharing their learning experiences with other seniors … is a friendly bunch of computer enthusiasts, dedicated to sharing their learning experiences with other seniors. Guests are welcome at any of their meetings. They encourage the use of home computers as a means of keeping alert and active; foster computer activities; provide educational lectures and demonstrations; as well as provide a forum for the exchange of ideas regarding all types of personal computers and their use. Their SENIORS HELPING SENIORS program has more experienced members who volunteer to help others by individual tutoring or are available for telephone consultation. Dues are $15.00 for the first year and $12.00 thereafter and include a subscription to Bits and Bytes, their monthly newsletter. Admission is free for guests.
www.scgsd.org
Tri-City Computer Club. TCCC meets every Tuesday (except the 5th Tuesday) from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Salvation Army Community Center, 3935 Lake Blvd., Oceanside. For $3.00 you can reserve a hot lunch at noon by telephoning 760-631-8279 the day before. Meetings feature presentations as well as Q&A (question and answer) sessions where you have the opportunity to learn solutions to your computer problems. Yearly dues are $25.00; there is a $5.00 charge for guests.
http://tricitycomputerclub.com
Under the Computer Hood User Group. UCHUG meets the 1st Wednesday of each month at 7:00 until 9:00 pm in Woodbury Hall at Wesley Palms, 2404 Loring Street, San Diego 92109. UCHUG membership consists of first time computer users through computer consultants. This diverse audience allows users of all experience levels to feel comfortable with exchanging ideas and obtaining help for problem resolution. Yearly dues are $15.00 and include a subscription to the group’s newsletter, Drive Light, and members-only raffle tickets for prizes at their annual Christmas party and raffle.
www.uchug.org/
Two additional groups are only open to the residents of the respective retirement communities.
The Lake San Marcos Computer Club meets the 4th Monday of the week.
http://lsmcc.com
The Ocean Hills Computer Club, Oceanside, meets the 4th Wednesday of the month.
www.oceanhillscomputerclub.net