Located in Manchester, but residents from all towns are welcome.
UR Community Cares Tech Center is located at 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT (1st floor of Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center).
UR Community Cares Tech Center is a free local resource designed to help older and disabled adults use technology. We offer digital literacy support through personal coaching from trusted volunteers. Bring in your smartphone or other mobile device for guidance, attend small classes on popular topics, and join fellow residents at monthly special events. Practice your skills using new laptops and secure internet provided.
Hours: Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10am to 3pm. Tuesdays by appointment only.
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 volunteers 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 want to expand your 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 Hartford, Tolland and Middlesex Counties.
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. People can stop by during our hours, we always have volunteers available to help with your technology questions. We have laptops that are available for use as well and we will train people on our new website features as well.
UR Community Care Tech Center opened its doors on April 1, 2024, in partnership with the Town of Manchester and grant funding through the town’s American Rescue Plan Act Sustainability Commission. Our partnership with Manchester’s Neighborhood and Families Division has provided us with this space in the Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center.
Donna and Steve are staples in the Tech Center, you will see their smiling faces almost every day.
Our dedicated volunteers and individuals from various subsidized programs have come together with a shared purpose: to uplift and support the aging and disabled members of our community with digital literacy support. Their willingness to contribute their time and energy speaks volumes about the compassion and solidarity that drives our work. It’s inspiring to see so many people united in their desire to make a meaningful difference in the lives of those who need it most.
How to Get Involved
You can register for monthly happenings at the Tech Center with the registration above, or call 860-430-4557 and we can register you over the phone. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to be a volunteer or with any questions about our courses or registering!
Our Location: All events are held at UR Community Tech Center, located in Eastside Neighborhood Resource Center – 153 Spruce Street, Manchester, CT. Park in the lot diagonally across the street and use the door buzzer to be let in.
Partner With Us: If you would like to be a trainer under our license and teach at your library, center or location, contact us and we can give you much more information.
Open House on April 1, 2024
