Comments for COMPUTER LABS FOR KIDS http://www.computerlabs4kids.org a 501c3 charity organization Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:16:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Comment on Pasadena Host Lions Gives iPads!! by Jan Newton http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/pasadena-host-lions-gives-computer-labs-for-kids-grant#comment-765 Jan Newton Sun, 31 Jul 2011 15:16:00 +0000 http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/?p=792#comment-765 Hi you two! That's wonderful news about the Pasadena Lions Club! I think this new direction you decided to take with Computer Labs for Kids is the right one - you'll be able to reach so many more kids and impart the kinds of skills they will really need for life as we now live it in the 21st century. Kudos to the two of you and my love, as always. I am thinking about playing in the Hales Corners Chess Challenge XIV - a year later from Challenge XII where you visited me and we went forth to play and Shira conquered! It will be on October 22nd. Chess and computers, Shira, chess and computers. Have you read the latest at Susan Polgar's blog? (www.susanpolgar.blogspot.com) -- some fantastic stories this year, finally getting publicity for chess and kids -- two Cinderella stories and well deserved scholarships awarded to four young ladies for $40,000 a year each (full freight, out of state students) to attend Texas Tech University should they wish to do so. Teach a kid how to use a computer, and teach a kid how to play chess at the same time. Life changing events. Think about it. Love, Jan Hi you two! That’s wonderful news about the Pasadena Lions Club! I think this new direction you decided to take with Computer Labs for Kids is the right one – you’ll be able to reach so many more kids and impart the kinds of skills they will really need for life as we now live it in the 21st century. Kudos to the two of you and my love, as always. I am thinking about playing in the Hales Corners Chess Challenge XIV – a year later from Challenge XII where you visited me and we went forth to play and Shira conquered! It will be on October 22nd.

Chess and computers, Shira, chess and computers. Have you read the latest at Susan Polgar’s blog? (www.susanpolgar.blogspot.com) — some fantastic stories this year, finally getting publicity for chess and kids — two Cinderella stories and well deserved scholarships awarded to four young ladies for $40,000 a year each (full freight, out of state students) to attend Texas Tech University should they wish to do so. Teach a kid how to use a computer, and teach a kid how to play chess at the same time. Life changing events. Think about it.

Love, Jan

]]> Comment on Certificate of Recognition by Jan Newton http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/certificate-of-recognition#comment-19 Jan Newton Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:36:56 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.org/?p=420#comment-19 What a wonderful tribute, Shira. Thank you for sharing it with us. And thanks that through your blog we can share in the adventures and lives of the kids you and the volunteers have touched. Jan What a wonderful tribute, Shira. Thank you for sharing it with us. And thanks that through your blog we can share in the adventures and lives of the kids you and the volunteers have touched.

Jan

]]> Comment on Graduation! by Jan Newton http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/graduation#comment-18 Jan Newton Sat, 28 Aug 2010 02:24:00 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.org/?p=403#comment-18 Hi Shira, It is just amazing how the program has developed and progressed since it began. I really like the well-rounded approach with lessons that take place over several weeks. The kids prove themselves and the instructors have to keep on their toes! There is just so much to learn - and this last project gave the kids enough time to take it all in. I am certain that the life-lessons they learned, as well as your enduring and endearing kindness and big heart, will be in their own hearts forever. Okay - so do you have a wait list 100 miles long now? Hi Shira,

It is just amazing how the program has developed and progressed since it began. I really like the well-rounded approach with lessons that take place over several weeks. The kids prove themselves and the instructors have to keep on their toes! There is just so much to learn – and this last project gave the kids enough time to take it all in. I am certain that the life-lessons they learned, as well as your enduring and endearing kindness and big heart, will be in their own hearts forever.

Okay – so do you have a wait list 100 miles long now?

]]> Comment on Graduation! by Harold http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/graduation#comment-14 Harold Tue, 17 Aug 2010 20:26:56 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.org/?p=403#comment-14 wow! this is so phenomenal!! i am very impressed with the service you offer, shira and team. harold wow!

this is so phenomenal!! i am very impressed with the service you offer, shira and team.

harold

]]> Comment on Sixth Class by Jan Newton http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/sixth-class#comment-11 Jan Newton Sun, 08 Aug 2010 20:40:53 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.org/?p=374#comment-11 It has been so much fun watching this class progress over the last six weeks, Shira. What a great idea. The kids are learning so much - I wish someone would teach ME how to do all that computer stuff! Seriously, I feel certain that this program will have a positive life-long impact on the participants -- students and teachers. You are an inspiration. It has been so much fun watching this class progress over the last six weeks, Shira. What a great idea. The kids are learning so much – I wish someone would teach ME how to do all that computer stuff! Seriously, I feel certain that this program will have a positive life-long impact on the participants — students and teachers. You are an inspiration.

]]> Comment on Third Class by Jan Newton http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/071010#comment-8 Jan Newton Thu, 22 Jul 2010 15:21:03 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.com/?p=79#comment-8 Hi Shira, It looks like the kids are really committed to this project. I think this new format could really have an impact and make a big difference in the lives of the participants and the volunteers, too. I'm sending you a private email - got an idea, off the wall as per my usual but who knows, it could be a big success and raise Computer Labs for Kids' profile. Chess game challenge coming later today - be ready to defeat me :) Jan Hi Shira,

It looks like the kids are really committed to this project. I think this new format could really have an impact and make a big difference in the lives of the participants and the volunteers, too.

I’m sending you a private email – got an idea, off the wall as per my usual but who knows, it could be a big success and raise Computer Labs for Kids’ profile.

Chess game challenge coming later today – be ready to defeat me :)

Jan

]]> Comment on First Day by Joe P http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/062610#comment-6 Joe P Thu, 15 Jul 2010 09:15:24 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.com/?p=13#comment-6 Great work once again Shira :) Great work once again Shira :)

]]> Comment on First Day by Shira Evans http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/062610#comment-5 Shira Evans Mon, 05 Jul 2010 14:30:25 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.com/?p=13#comment-5 Thanks everyone! :-) Thanks everyone! :-)

]]> Comment on First Day by Prince http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/062610#comment-4 Prince Tue, 29 Jun 2010 06:27:03 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.com/?p=13#comment-4 That's wonderful Shira. God bless you for all the good things you do for the kids. All the best for this 9 weeks. That's wonderful Shira. God bless you for all the good things you do for the kids. All the best for this 9 weeks.

]]> Comment on First Day by Jan http://www.computerlabs4kids.org/062610#comment-3 Jan Sun, 27 Jun 2010 13:53:58 +0000 http://www.computerlabsforkids.com/?p=13#comment-3 Hi Shira,<br /><br />Looks like a fine start to this new approach to helping kids in need. It helps to have dedicated volunteers! It's a wonderful thing you and the Fellowship ladies are doing. Those nine weeks will fly by, I'm sure. The kids look engaged in the project and very happy. I will eagerly following everyone's progress at your new blog (good idea, btw). Hi Shira,

Looks like a fine start to this new approach to helping kids in need. It helps to have dedicated volunteers! It's a wonderful thing you and the Fellowship ladies are doing. Those nine weeks will fly by, I'm sure. The kids look engaged in the project and very happy. I will eagerly following everyone's progress at your new blog (good idea, btw).

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