This class has been moved to 1 August 2017, same time, same place.
Tuesday, August 1
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland. This one-on-one hour consultation offers assistance with resolving your DNA questions and interpreting your results. It is limited to 3 attendees per day. Pre-registration is required. There will be no walk-ins allowed due to the time needed for each person. This offering will be available the last Tuesday. When enrolling, please specify your choice of month and time of 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. The requested donation for this program is $20 for non-members, $10 for members.
Tuesday, August 8
SAGHS Board (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Sunday, August 13
WorldCat & GenWeb (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructors: Beverly Rakowitz and Barbara Froebel. WorldCat is the world's largest network of library content and services. Beverly will explain how to use this library tool, so that you can locate books, videos, articles and audiobooks that will help you with your research. Barbara will explain the use of GenWeb.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. We ask a $5.00 contribution from SAGHS members and a $10.00 contribution from non-members.
Wednesday, August 16
Family Tree Maker Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson.
Today's workshop will present considerable information on the new 2017 FTM program to include processes for upgrading it from 2014 to the 2014.1 version of Family Tree Maker's computer software. Laptops are encourage but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
Please note - this workshop meets on the third Wednesday than the usual second Wednesday.
This is a SAGHS member benefit but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members.
Tuesday, August 22
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland. This one-on-one hour consultation offers assistance with resolving your DNA questions and interpreting your results. It is limited to 3 attendees per day. Pre-registration is required. There will be no walk-ins allowed due to the time needed for each person. This offering will be available the last Tuesday of each month. When enrolling, please specify your choice of month and time of 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. The requested donation for this program is $20 for non-members, $10 for members.
Wednesday, August 30
Microsoft Powerpoint Class 1 (Classes & Workshops)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
These classes are interactive, thus to get the most out of the sessions, it is advisable to bring your laptop/tablet with MS PowerPoint installed. While it is not necessary to attend both classes, some of the topics planned for class 1 might be covered in class 2, dependent upon the progress of the participants. Files to be used in class will be loaded onto your device (via a flash drive) at the beginning of the class. These files will assist in the demonstrations of the various topics.
Topics Class 1 (August 30): What, Why & How of using PowerPoint; basic slide formats and designs; inserting data (text, images, objects); insert/delete/change slide format; and saving files.
Topics Class 2 (September 13): Various views (slide, notes, handouts and outline); animation; slide show set-up; printing; more designs; and common mistakes.
Requested Contribution: $5.00/class for members; $10.00/class for non-members.
Please pre-register, so that appropriate handouts and other preparations can be made.
The SAGHS Library is closed for Labor Day which is celebrated on Monday, September 4, 2017. The Library will re-open on Wednesday, September 6, 2017 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Thursday, September 7 through Thursday, September 28
Intermediate Genealogy 4 Sessions Class (Classes & Workshops)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Instructors: Ann Roberts and Barbara Froebel. These two experiened researchers and past presidents of SAGHS will provide 4 consecutive Thursday classes on the 7th, 14th, 21st and 28th of September. These sessions will cover multiple areas of family research to include such topics as immigration, vital records, newspapers, military, timelines, etc. as well as a survey of previous research that you have done. Please bring your brick wall to the last session for review.
The cost of this 4 session program is $40.00 and includes a workbook. Your check is your reservation and must be received by Tuesday, August 29th by mail or by visiting SAGHS, 911 Melissa Dr., San Antonio, TX 78213. Prerequisite for this program is a Beginner's Class. For questions call 210-342-5242 or email cinnamontwist@yahoo.com.
Sunday, September 10
Brick Wall Panel Discussion (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 6:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Today's panel presentation offers a different class method to review strategies that one might employ to resolve a brick wall. Due to the responses of our members, the day will be divided into two different presentations.
The first session, from 2:00 - 3:45 pm, provides strategies to assist in solving questions in Texas including a specific question in New York, Oklahoma, Alabama, Georgia, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.
The second panel, from 4:15 - 6:00 pm, yields strategies as ideas to search in England, Gemany, Connecticut, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina and the Texas Leal Family.
One may attend one or both panel presentations but we do ask that you please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. We ask a total of a $5.00 contribution from SAGHS members and a $10.00 contribution from non-members, whether you attend one of both sessions.
Tuesday, September 12
SAGHS Board (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Wednesday, September 13
Family Tree Maker Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson.
This monthly workshop assists in answering questions or solving problems in the use of Family Tree Maker's computer software. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a SAGHS member benefit but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members.
Wednesday, September 13
Microsoft PowerPoint Class 2 (Classes & Workshops)
6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
These classes are interactive, thus to get the most out of the sessions, it is advisable to bring your laptop/tablet with MS PowerPoint installed. While it is not necessary to attend both classes, some of the topics planned for class 1 might be covered in class 2, dependent upon the progress of the participants. Files to be used in class will be loaded onto your device (via a flash drive) at the beginning of the class. These files will assist in the demonstrations of the various topics.
Topics Class 1 (August 30): What, Why & How of using PowerPoint; basic slide formats and designs; inserting data (text, images, objects); insert/delete/change slide format; and saving files.
Topics Class 2 (September 13): Various views (slide, notes, handouts and outline); animation; slide show set-up; printing; more designs; and common mistakes.
Requested Contribution: $5.00/class for members; $10.00/class for non-members.
Please pre-register, so that appropriate handouts and other preparations can be made.
Intermediate Genealogy 4 Sessions Class (Classes & Workshops)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Instructors: Ann Roberts and Barbara Froebel. This is the second of 4 sessions of the Intermediate Genealogy Class which attendees have already registered to attend.
Thursday, September 21
Intermediate Genealogy 4 Sessions Class (Classes & Workshops)
Instructors: Ann Roberts and Barbara Froebel. This is the third of 4 sessions of the Intermediate Genealogy Class which attendees have already registered to attend.
Tuesday, September 26
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland. This one-on-one hour consultation offers assistance with resolving your DNA questions and interpreting your results. It is limited to 3 attendees per day. Pre-registration is required. There will be no walk-ins allowed due to the time needed for each person. This offering will be available the last Tuesday of each month. When enrolling, please specify your choice of month and time of 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. The requested donation for this program is $20 for non-members, $10 for members.
Thursday, September 28
Intermediate Genealogy 4 Sessions Class (Classes & Workshops)
7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Instructors: Ann Roberts and Barbara Froebel. This is the last session of the Intermediate Genealogy 4 Sessions Class which attendees have already registered to attend. On this final night, members are asked to bring their Brick Wall for review.
Saturday, October 7
Annual Seminar Day - Library CLOSED (Miscellaneous)
SAHGS Library
The SAGHS Library is closed October 7, 2017 for our Annual Seminar. The Library re-opens Sunday, October 8, 2017 from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Also, please note there is no 2nd Sunday class this month due to SAGHS seminar.
Saturday, October 7
Annual Seminar (Annual Seminar)
8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Cross Roads Church (formerly known as John Calvin Presbyterian Church)
The 2017 seminar will be held on Saturday, October 7 at Cross Roads Church (formerly known as John Calvin Presbyterian Church), 8102 Midcrown Dr., San Antonio, Texas 78239.
Speaker: Cari A. Taplin, CG
Bio: Cari Taplin is related to Roy Rogers. Or at least that’s what her family told her. As a result, she has been working on finding her true heritage since the year 2000. She is a native of Wood County, Ohio but migrated to Wyoming, Colorado and now Pflugerville, Texas which is just outside Austin. Cari holds the Certified Genealogist® credential and has served in a wide variety of volunteer and leadership positions for several state, local, and national societies. She currently serves as the Education Chair for the Austin Genealogical Society, and on the boards of the Association for Professional Genealogists and the Federation of Genealogical Societies. As the owner of GenealogyPANTS, she provides speaking, research, and consultation services. Cari focuses on midwestern states, methodology and researching family legends. When she’s not working on her genealogy, she is a wife and mother of two/too cute kids.
Topics:
From Deeds to Dirt: Case Study in Analyzing Research with Maps
Census Hurdles: How to Jump Over or Go Around
Using Timelines and Tables to Analyze Your Research
No Class Due to Annual October Seminar (Classes & Workshops)
Due to our Annual Seminar, we do not have a class in October. Our 2nd Sunday classes will resume in November. The library is open as usual.
Tuesday, October 10
SAGHS Board (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Wednesday, October 11
Family Tree Maker Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson.
This monthly workshop assists in answering questions or solving problems in the use of Family Tree Maker's computer software. Laptops are encourage but no required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a SAGHS member benefit but we ask a $5.00 contribution from non-members.
Tuesday, October 24
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland. This one-on-one hour consultation offers assistance with resolving your DNA questions and interpreting your results. It is limited to 3 attendees per day. Pre-registration is required. There will be no walk-ins allowed due to the time needed for each person. This offering will be available the last Tuesday of each month. When enrolling, please specify your choice of month and time of 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. The requested donation for this program is $20 for non-members, $10 for members.
Wednesday, November 8
Family Tree Maker Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Moderator: Scott Atkinson. This continuing workshop assists in answering questions or solving problems in the use of this computer software. Laptops are encouraged but not required to attend. Contact Scott Atkinson for questions at s.atkinson@ieee.org. Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org.
This is a member benefit for SAGHS members, but we ask a $5 contribution from non-members.
Saturday, November 11
RootsMagic Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
SAGHS Annex
Moderator: Anthony Barbieri. This workshop is planned to orient beginners to the program as well as answer questions that others may have. Please bring your laptop with the RootsMagic program for a better learning experience however laptops are not required. Contact Anthony Barbieri at barbieri.scotti@gmx.us for questions.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS Library at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. This is a free offering for SAGHS members but we ask a $5.00 donation from non-members.
Sunday, November 12
The Wonderfulness of Deeds and Understanding HistoryGeo.com (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructors: Julia George and Cindy Kennedy.
Today's program will have two presentations that complement each other. Julia presents a beginner to intermediate level course to provide an overview of the value of deeds as well as how to locate and access them. Cindy will then demonstrate the use of HistoryGeo.com, a subscription website accessible at the SAGHS Library. HistoryGeo.com provides an interactive map of the United States, containing over 12.3 million landowners among 30 states (all 29 of the public land states in the continental U.S., plus Texas).
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. We ask a $5.00 contribution from SAGHS members and a $10.00 contribution from non-members.
Tuesday, November 14
SAGHS Board (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Wednesday, November 22
Thanksgiving Eve Library Hours (Miscellaneous)
10:00 am to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Please note that the SAGHS Library closes at 4:00 pm on Thanksgiving Eve. Its regular hours resume on Saturday, November 25, 2017 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
Tuesday, November 28
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland. This one-on-one hour consultation offers assistance with resolving your DNA questions and interpreting your results. It is limited to 3 attendees per day. Pre-registration is required. There will be no walk-ins allowed due to the time needed for each person. This offering will be available the last Tuesday of each month. When enrolling, please specify your choice of month and time of 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. The requested donation for this program is $20 for non-members, $10 for members.
Sunday, December 10
DNA (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland.
Today's class will be an introduction to review the different aspects of DNA research.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or email Education@txsaghs.org. We ask a $5.00 contribution from SAGHS members and a $10.00 contribution from non-members.
Tuesday, December 12
SAGHS Board (Monthly Meetings)
10:00 am
SAGHS Library Annex
Wednesday, December 13
Family Tree Maker Workshop (Classes & Workshops)
SAGHS Library Annex
This workshop is canceled for December.
Sunday, December 24
Christmas Eve - Library CLOSED (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
On Christmas Eve, Sunday, December 24, 2017, the SAGHS Library is closed. The Library re-opens on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Monday, December 25
Christmas Day - Library CLOSED (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
On Christmas Day, Monday, December 25, 2017, the SAGHS Library is closed. The Library re-opens on Wednesday, December 27, 2017 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Tuesday, December 26
DNA Consultation Hour (Classes & Workshops)
1:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library
Instructor: Kurt Kneeland. This one-on-one hour consultation offers assistance with resolving your DNA questions and interpreting your results. It is limited to 3 attendees per day. Pre-registration is required. There will be no walk-ins allowed due to the time needed for each person. This offering will be available the last Tuesday of each month. When enrolling, please specify your choice of month and time of 1-2 pm, 2-3 pm or 3-4 pm.
Please pre-register by calling the SAGHS Library at 210-342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. The requested donation for this program is $20 for non-members, $10 for members.
Sunday, December 31
New Year's Eve Library Hours (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
On New Year's Eve, Sunday, December 31, 2017, the SAGHS Library closes at 4:00 pm. The Library re-opens on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Monday, January 1, 2018
New Year's Day - Library Closed (Miscellaneous)
SAGHS Library
On New Year's Day, Monday, January 1, 2018, the SAGHS Library is closed. The Library re-opens on Wednesday, January 3, 2018 from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
Sunday, January 14, 2018
Ancestry.com Military Records and Fold-3 (Classes & Workshops)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
SAGHS Library Annex
Instructor: Steve Mabie.
A beginner to intermediate level class will discuss the various types of military records available at Ancestry.com and Fold-3. It further explains how to access this information and how to use it.
Please pre-register by calling SAGHS at (210) 342-5242 or emailing Education@txsaghs.org. We ask a $5.00 contribution from SAGHS members and a $10.00 contribution from non-members.
