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FOUR SEASONS BREEZE | NOVEMBER 2019 39 Computer & Technology Class Another Take A Hike walk on our very favorite beach, Crystal Cove, Laguna Beach. The perfect weather and lower tide allowed for a long beach walk, tide pool gazing, and ocean wading. Lots of construction is happening on the restoration of several historic beach houses located along the bottom of the cliffs. Our beloved Beachcomber on the Sand restaurant was closed for one day, our day. We were not daunted, we were hungry enough to walk up the 76 stairs to The Shake Shack, with many bicyclists, beach walkers, and construction workers dining with us as we gazed over the ocean views and felt the gentle breezes. Next year we will repeat this magical day. Email Lynette.simonson@gmail.com for more information. ~ Lynette Simonson TAKE A HIKE CLUB Last month, our guest speaker Bob Gostischas, demonstrated how important it is to be an 'informed user' of the computer and the Internet. Bob talked about some programs that will keep you and your computer safe and secure. He said that knowing more about your computer will decrease the likelihood of you becoming a victim of the many common scams that await the uninformed. In his presentation, Bob stressed the importance of knowing about the potential pitfalls and/or loopholes in computer Internet privacy and security; and how ignorance too often leads to computer infections, identity theft, and worse. He covered some of the threats that hide in unexpected places, discussed the difference between 'privacy' and 'security,' and suggested what we can do to enjoy both. He pointed out some basic computer safety tips and simple procedures that will increase security, and advised everyone of the benefits of installing a free version of Avast Antivirus software on their computer(s) to protect against viruses, worms, and Trojan rootkits. In the event you are unable to attend our monthly meetings, go to our Four Seasons Computer Group website and download material from previous presentations. For more information, contact Larry Workman at workman.larry@gmail.com. ~ Larry Workman We show films you generally won't find at the Cineplex: documentaries, foreign language films, indie films, and any other smaller, well-reviewed films that don't get wide distribution. Our first monthly screening, on Sunday, Nov. 10 at 6 pm, is the film 306 Hollywood (USA 2018, 1 hr. 22 min., English). Here is a brief description from IMDb.com: "When two siblings undertake an archaeological excavation of their late grandmother's house, they embark on a magical-realist journey in search of what life remains in the objects we leave behind." Our second monthly screening, on Sunday, Nov. 24 at 6 pm, is the film Pop Aye (Thailand 2017, 1 hr. 44 min., English subtitles). Here is a brief description from IMDb. com: "On a chance encounter, a disenchanted architect bumps into his long-lost elephant on the streets of Bangkok. Excited, he takes his elephant on a journey across Thailand, in search of the farm where they grew up together." All of our screenings are followed by lively discussion about the film; we'd love to have you join us. The Lodge Theatre has very limited seating, so if you're interested in our screenings, come early; we hope to see you there. Please note that all films announced are subject to availability. If you have any questions about the Counter Culture Cinema Club or want to recommend a film, please email Micki Rosen at michelesrosen@gmail.com. ~ Micki Rosen Counter Culture cinema club Bev McLaughlin, Judy Reusche, Steve Edelman, Martha Franck, Vickie and Bob Howard, Lynette Simonson at Crystal Cove, Laguna Beach

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