ORHA Webmaster

Recycle Your Old Computer and Electronic Equipment

Have you gotten a new computer, monitor, printer or other electronics this year and need to get rid of
your old equipment? Keep it out of the landfill. Contact the Webmaster at orha.ocala@gmail.com.
We'll see that your old computer and other electronic equipment gets properly recycled.
Send us your name, address, phone number and description of items to recycle.
Free pick-up! $5 fee for any old style (CRT) monitor. LCD monitors are free.

Marion County sponsors a number of FREE recycling days for ALL electronic equipment.

Date	Location
Feb. 11, 2012 May 12, 2012 Aug. 11, 2012	Recycle All Electronics 1500 SW 17th Ave, Bldg. 300 behind the Target store Ocala
April 14, 2012	Newton Landfill & NW Substation 1750 NW 100th Street Ocala
July 14, 2012	Wrigley Fields Park 405 E. Highway 316 Citra
Oct. 13, 2012	Dunnellon Airport 15070 SW 111th St. Dunnellon
Nov. 3, 2012	Davis/Carney Island 11307 SE 128th Place Road Ocklawaha

Contact The Webmasters

To contact the Webmasters, place a Classified Ad, make a comment or suggestion, ask
a question, or volunteer for the Web Team, please email us at orha.ocala@gmail.com.

You can also live chat with one of the Webmasters by clicking on the button below.

If you don't get a response in 5 minutes please email us at the address above.
Should you wish to wait longer just minimize the chat window while you wait.
Do not click "Close Chat" or that will end the session and you'll miss our response.

Meet The Web Team



Ron Kenyon	Larry Young	Bill Balch	Diane Kenyon
ORHA Webmaster	Associate Webmaster	Assistant Webmaster	Oak Run Bloghost

About Computer Classes

The ORHA Web Team is conducting Computer Classes at the Orchid Club for all interested residents. These classes are tailored to what residents have requested. The class size is small, usually 10 to 20 people, so you get personal attention. Classes are very relaxed and informal so don't be afraid to come and ask questions and enjoy yourself. These classes are made possible by help from the Computer Club.

The next class is actually a meeting for the Apple Users Group. It takes place on Friday, Feb 24, at 3:00 PM in the Orchid Club. This is the inaugural meeting for this group where they'll discuss how to organize and what goals they'll want to achieve. To attend you MUST register by calling Ron at 897-0297. Send any questions or suggestions to: orha.ocala@gmail.com

Computer Club members can attend any class for free by wearing their 2012 member badge.

Jan 6, 2012 "Intro to Websites" class #2
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Jan 26, 2012 "Intro to Blogs" class #3
(click any image to enlarge)

You should bring your own laptop (& power supply) to take full advantage of these classes, but, you can always
join the class as an observer without a laptop. Bring a friend with you to share in these fun and helpful
classes. Learn more about the class schedule below; day, date, time, topic and fee. See you there.

Computer Class Schedules

Let us know what classes you would like us to provide. Are you new at computers? Would you like
to learn some new software? What gives you the most problems when you sit down at the computer?

We want to hear from YOU! Email us at orha.ocala@gmail.com or leave a comment HERE.

If you have any questions about these classes please email or comment (see above).

DECCA - Island Club Schedule

DECCA Cable provides basic computer classes on the 4th Monday of each month, 1:30PM to 3:30PM, at the Island Club. These classes are for those who are new to computing and need to learn the fundamentals. Each class is relaxed and moves easily from one subject to the next so you can keep up. Questions may be asked at any time. Please bring your laptop and power supply. This is valuable training, open to all residents, that prepares you for the Orchid Club classes listed below. To register for these free basic classes call 854-3223 today.

ORHA - Orchid Club Schedule
(dates and topics may change, please check back often)

#	Date	Time	Title	Description	Cost
1	Fri, Dec 16	2 PM - 3 PM	Intro to Websites	Tips, tricks, navigation and history of our websites.	free

2	Fri, Jan 6	1:30 PM - 3:30 PM	Intro to Websites, repeat of 12-16 class plus more info	Tips, tricks, & secrets to navigating our websites. For those who missed the first class and those that want to review the info and learn a few more tips. If you want, bring a laptop and you can try the tips during class.	free

3	Thu, Jan 26	6:30 PM - 8:30 PM	Intro to Blogs	History of blogs slide presentation plus get ready to make your own blog by setting up a Google account on the laptop you bring. Observers are welcome to attend without a laptop.	free

4	Sat, Feb 11	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Creating a Blog, Part 1	Create a blog on your own laptop, (must have a Google account to create a blog, see above). Observers are welcome to attend without a laptop.	$1 see ¤ below

5	Sat, Feb 18	2:00 PM - 4:00 PM	Creating a Blog, Part 2	Create a blog on your own laptop, (must have a Google account to create a blog, see above). Observers are welcome to attend without a laptop.	$1 see ¤ below

6	Fri, Feb 24	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Apple Users Group	Inaugural meeting for residents using any Apple products or applications. You MUST register before you can attend this meeting. Call Ron to register, 897-0297.	free

7	Fri, Mar 2	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Learning Windows 7	If you're new to Windows 7 then this is the class for you. We'll show you how to find things and do things in this latest version of the infamous OS.	$1 see ¤ below

8	Fri, Mar 16	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Alternative Browsers	Learn about other ways to surf the internet, using Mozilla Firefox & Google Chrome. Download these free browsers to your laptop in class then learn how to set them up.	$1 see ¤ below

9	Fri, Mar 23	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Apple Users Group	Everything Apple! A special group trying to learn all they can about Macs, iPads, iPhones and more. You MUST be a registered member to attend. Call Ron to register, 897-0297.	TBD

10	Fri, Mar 30	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	TBD	TBD	TBD

12	Fri, Apr 6	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Working with Email	Learn how to attach photos, send BCC, make folders and other useful tips. Covers Yahoo!, AOL, Gmail and others.	$2 see ¤ below

13	Fri, Apr 20	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Working with Photos	Learn about free photo editing websites and download free photo editing software. Then learn how to use them.	$2 see ¤ below

14	Fri, Apr 27	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Apple Users Group	Everything Apple! A special group trying to learn all they can about Macs, iPads, iPhones and more. You MUST be a registered member to attend. Call Ron to register, 897-0297.	TBD

15	Fri, May 4	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Open Source Programs	Download and learn how to use two of the best and free office suites, OpenOffice and LibreOffice	$2 see ¤ below

16	Fri, May 11	3:00 PM - 5:00 PM	Q & A Session	Bring your questions and your laptop to this class. We'll have a group of gurus there to help you answer everything from A to Z.	$2 see ¤ below

¤ Please note that the fee is waived for Computer Club members if you wear your 2012 member badge to class. ¤

Meet The Schedulers

There are various venues in Oak Run that can be reserved for parties, meetings, etc. For more information contact ----
EVEN months call Co-Scheduler: Bill Pascoe , 873-4528 . ODD months call Co-Scheduler: Sandy Christensen, 237-4201.

Room Request Forms are in the Orchid Club Card Room cabinet. You can also print a Form HERE to drop off at the Card Room.
Interactive Forms can be emailed to you, filled out and emailed back to the Scheduler at orhasch@gmail.com .



Bill Pascoe	Sandy Christensen
Co-Scheduler	Co-Scheduler

A Brief History Of The Website

The website was created by John Baccoli on January 23, 2004 as a personally-owned and personally-paid website. With very patient and helpful tutoring from Jim Dillman the site began to take shape. John's purpose for the site was to provide Oak Run residents with information such as Board meeting minutes, By-laws, Policies & Procedures and interesting coming events. The resulting site was well received by the community and John continued to serve Oak Run as Webmaster for three years.

In late 2006 after discussions with various Board members John decided to transfer ownership of the website to the Oak Run Homeowners Association (ORHA). With the transfer complete in January 2007 Bill Pascoe became the new Webmaster. Bill enlisted the help of Bob Sheetz and John McHale to obtain software that would make maintaining and expanding the site easier and less HTML code intensive.

Carrying on John's tradition of providing information to residents Bill began to include new pages for many clubs and organizations in Oak Run. Eventually the Channel-12 notices and links to local websites were added. Bill had many assistants during this time of expansion who provided content and other help with the new web pages. After four successful years Bill decided to step down as Webmaster.

In January 2011 Jim Waddell, ORHA President, began to put together a new Web Team. In March 2011 Ron Kenyon assumed the leadership role as Webmaster. The Web Team continues to improve and expand the website and now conducts computer classes with the assistance of the Computer Club for all residents.

The Web Team carries on the volunteer tradition started by John Baccoli and continued by Bill Pascoe. From the beginning this website has been the "Information Gateway To Oak Run".

Unhappy With Our Service?

If you're unhappy with how the Web Team operates the ORHA websites or how we've responded to your request,
please contact the ORHA Board of Directors via email at orhaboard@yahoo.com.

If you wish to write to the ORHA Board, the address is:

Oak Run Homeowners Association
P.O. Box 772681
Ocala, FL 34477-2681

The board will try to respond to all signed messages.

Website Disclaimer

The information contained in this website is for general information purposes only. The information is provided by numerous sources and while we endeavor to keep the information up to date and correct, we make no representations or warranties of any kind, expressed or implied, about the completeness, accuracy, reliability, suitability or availability with respect to the website or the information, products, services, or related graphics contained on the website for any purpose. Any reliance you place on such information is therefore strictly at your own risk.

In no event will we be liable for any loss or damage including without limitation, indirect or consequential loss or damage, or any loss or damage whatsoever arising from loss of data arising out of, or in connection with, the use of this website.

Through this website you are able to link to other websites which are not under the control of ORHA. We have no control over the nature, content and availability of those sites. The inclusion of any links does not necessarily imply a recommendation or endorsement of the views, products or services expressed or provided within them.

Every effort is made to keep the website up and running smoothly. However, ORHA takes no responsibility for, and will not be liable for, the website being temporarily unavailable due to technical issues beyond our control.