Located in Manchester, Conn., and Expanding to More Communities in the Future
UR Community Tech Center, located at 153 Spruce Street in Manchester, Conn., is dedicated to providing free resources and support to older adults, people with disabilities, and veterans in need of digital literacy skills.
We offer a combination of scheduled classes – expertly designed by Senior Planet in partnership with AARP – as well as weekly drop-in hours and special get-togethers to expand your social connections. Our trained instructors and classroom helpers provide a comfortable and inviting place to learn digital skills – whether you are a true novice, a beginner or someone who currently uses electronic devices but wants to expand their skills. Attendees can learn all things digital, including social media, staying safe online, live video events and more.
We are the first Senior Planet licensing program in Connecticut to deliver their proprietary curriculum and bring world-class programs to older adults in Manchester.
We aim to provide group computer workshops, courses and lectures to help individuals develop essential online skills, increase civic engagement, financial security, and how to access health info. We will train people on our new website features on www.urcommunitycares.org effectively.
UR Community Tech Center opened its door on April 1, 2024, in partnership with the Town of Manchester and a funding award of $50,000 through the town’s American Rescue Plan Act Sustainability Grant Program. Our partnership with Manchester’s Neighborhood and Families Division has provided us with this space in the Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center. While the Tech Center as a pilot program in Manchester, UCC will take what we have learned to help other communities replicate this program.
How to Get Involved
You can register for classes and events at the Tech Center with the registration below, or call 860-430-4557 and we can register you over the phone. Don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions about our courses or registering!
If you would like to volunteer in the Tech Center as a trainer or classroom assistant, please call Michelle Puzzo at 860-430-4557 or email info@urcommunitycares.org.
Our Location: All events are held at UR Community Tech Center, located in Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center at 153 Spruce Street in Manchester. Park in the lot diagonally across the street and use the door buzzer to be let in.
Get to Know Us: Our new Tech Center is a welcoming space where older and disabled adults can expand how they use a computer or smartphone. We invite the community to come meet, socialize and learn with us. Contact Michelle Puzzo, Executive Director, at 860-430-4557 or info@urcommunitycares.org.
Drop-In Hours: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 3pm.
(There are no drop-in hours during other scheduled events.)