Gateway Community College (GCC) will offer two free computer literacy courses beginning Sept. 28 that are designed to teach basic skills to adults, senior citizens, displaced workers and others who have little or no experience with using a personal computer.

The first course will be held Tuesdays from Sept. 28 to Nov. 16 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. The second will be held Fridays from Oct. 1 to Nov. 19 from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Among other starting-level skills, the courses will include how to create a safe password, learning how to access the Internet, and establishing and using a free e-mail account.

Seating is limited and registration is on a first-come-first-served basis.

To register or for more information, please contact either course instructor, Joe Hagans or Yvette Heyward, at 203-285-2161 or by e-mail at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. and This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..