📚 Spring 2026
Tech Classes
I'm excited to be teaching a few practical, affordable tech classes at Kirkwood
. Each class is packed with valuable, real-world info.
All classes below are located at the
Location: Kirkwood Linn County Regional Center MAP
📺 Cutting the Cord:
Streaming TV and Over-the-Air Options Made Simple
Date: Monday, June 9, 2026
Time: 5:30 PM
🎟️ Sign Up HERE
Cost $35
Learn how to ditch cable and still watch your favorite shows! We'll explore:
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Streaming services (Roku, Fire Stick, etc.)
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Free & paid TV apps
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Using antennas for local channels
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Equipment & setup tips
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How to save money without sacrificing your favorite content
Ready to break up with cable? This workshop demystifies streaming services, over-the-air TV, and smart devices like Roku and Fire TV - no tech background needed. You'll learn how to pick the right platforms and gear, tap into free broadcast channels with antennas, and build a custom, budget-friendly setup that fits your viewing style. Walk away confident and in control of your entertainment choices.
Running for Local Office: Democracy in Action
Monday 6/23/2026 @5:30PM
🎟️ Sign Up HERE
Cost $X
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday by taking your civic engagement to the next level running for office! Whether you are interested in City Council, School Board, or other local positions, this practical workshop demystifies the process. We will cover the nuts and bolts of launching a campaign, including filing the right paperwork with the state and county, understanding Iowa campaign finance laws, and navigating ethical requirements. You will learn budget-friendly marketing strategies—from designing flyers to sourcing yard signs and how to analyze precinct data to focus your efforts. Join us to learn how "Every Voice Matters, Every Vote Matters" applies to you.
House Hacking 101: Live for Free (or Cheap!)
Monday 6/1/2026 @5:30PM
🎟️ Sign Up HERE
Cost $X
Imagine if your mortgage payment was covered by someone else.
"House Hacking"—buying a small multi-family property (duplex, triplex, or fourplex), living in one
unit, and renting out the others—is one of the smartest ways to lower your living expenses and
start investing simultaneously. In this class, we will explore how to use owner-occupied financing
to buy a property with a smaller down payment. You will learn the unique dynamics of living next
to your tenants, how to screen for the right neighbors, and how this strategy can fast-track your
financial independence.
Your First Website: Build a Simple Online Presence
Monday 03/23/2026 @5:30PM
🎟️ Sign Up HERE
Cost $59
Launch a website in one evening, even if you've never made one before! This hands-on workshop will guide you through creating a site using Wix, a beginner-friendly platform. We'll cover how to add pages and other content. Choose to focus on either a creative/personal site or a professional business site. By the end of class, you'll have a live site and know how to update it yourself.
👉 Have questions? Contact me CJFLYNN@CJFLYNN.COM 319-849-8842
Or looking for other continuing ed classes at Kirkwood this is the best Search tool for it https://www.kirkwood.edu/programs/continuing-education/class-listing.html
I’m always open to offering more classes for the 55+ community, whether through Kirkwood, local community centers, or senior living communities.
Over the years I’ve taught at places like Meth-Wick and other senior communities, and I’m happy to bring these sessions to new groups as well.
Some of my current classes can be found at HooplaNow.com (just search for Flynn), the link to the page should take you there.
Kirkwood Classes are listed on this page but other continuing ed classes at Kirkwood this is the best Search tool for it. https://www.kirkwood.edu/programs/continuing-education/class-listing.html