Genie Happenings in June

Holiday approaching and Fathers Day Sales are everywhere!   Check out Ancestry at $59, 23andme, MyHeritage and LivingDna here:  https://dnabargains.com/.  For familytreeDNA.com go straight to their website for 25% off.  Sign into the account you want to upgrade for prices just for that person.

Whatcom GS.  How’s that for an abbreviation for Whatcom Genealogical Society?  WGS, like most societies, is closed for the summer.  The next meeting will be in September.

Ferndale Genies meet next Monday, June 17, at the Ferndale Library.  It starts at 1:00, set up at 12:30.  Coming early is a good time to ask questions, especially about DNA.  Been busy with your genealogy?  Bring something to share or think of something you would like to know more about.  We’ll meet throughout the summer.

Need a technology boost?  Cyndi Ingle has a free webinar at familytreewebinars.com probably through next Tuesday.  The syllabus is for members only.  Thomas MacEntee usually has a 15% discount off the usual annual price of $50 (rounded up).  Ask for help if you need it. 

Our RootsMagic group continues to meet and grow.  You are welcome to join us to consider if you want to use RootsMagic as your desktop software.  Ask to be added to our Google group for notices and discussion. 

The next RootsMagic group meetings are from 1-4 PM at the Ferndale Library on these dates. 

Saturday, Jun 29

Sunday, Jul 28

Saturday, Sep 7

I also want to repeat the announcements about Whatcom Community College classes. “Writing Home” is a one-weekend class that combines writing and family history.  It’s pricey at $179 for a 12-hour class over one weekend July 12-14.  Two Genies have registered.  The details are here:  https://register.whatcomcommunityed.com/CourseStatus.awp?&course=19H8324058GA

Also, at least one Genie has registered for the August 14 Whatcom Community College online course called "Genealogy Basics".  It a 24-hour (not all in one day) instructor-led course.  The description is just what you would expect.  The tuition is $109 and session start dates are June 15, July 17, or August 14.  Check it out! https://www.ed2go.com/whatcom/SearchResults.aspx and search for genealogy.  I can’t make a recommendation but it might be right up your alley.

See you Monday.  Judith