Legacy Family Tree Tucson Users Group Meets Saturday, January 10

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 10, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The meeting is open to the public.

This month’s topic is Tips for Merging Files. The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy Family Tree or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for the presentation schedule; click here for the handouts. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

Legacy Family Tree Tucson Users Group Meets Saturday, April 12th

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 12, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The meeting is open to the public.

This month’s topic is Using AniMap with Legacy. The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy Family Tree or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for the presentation schedule; click here for the handout. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

Legacy Family Tree Tucson Users Group Meets Saturday, March 8th

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, March 8, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The meeting is open to the public.

This month’s topic is Documenting your research in Legacy 8, part 3. The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy Family Tree or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for the presentation schedule; click here for the handout. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

Legacy Tucson Users Group Meets Saturday, January 11

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, January 11, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The meeting is open to the public.

The month's topic is Documenting your research in Legacy 8. The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy Family Tree or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for more details and the presentation schedule for the rest of this year. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

The February meeting will be held on the first Saturday, February 1, because of the Green Valley Genealogical Society's seminar being held on our regularly scheduled date.

Legacy Tucson Users Group Meets Saturday, December 14

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is meeting at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, December 14, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The meeting is open to the public.

The month's topic is Legacy Tools for Family Reunions. The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy Family Tree or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for the presentation schedule; click here for the handout. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

Legacy Users Group meeting November 9

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is meeting is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, November 9, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The Legacy User's Group is open to the public.

This month's topic is Publishing a Genealogy Book. The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for the presentation schedule. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

Legacy Tucson Users Group meeting October 12

The Legacy Tucson Users Group is returning after taking the summer off. The next meeting is 10:30 a.m. Saturday, October 12, at the Family History Center, 500 S. Langley. The Legacy User's Group is open to the public.

This month's topic is Customizing Legacy - Make it Work for You (Part One). The presentation will be followed by open discussions where we can all share something new that we may have learned about Legacy or try to work out solutions to questions that we might have. Please come prepared with your tips, questions, and with ideas for future presentations. Click here for the presentation schedule. Feel free to bring your laptops if you desire.

PCGS - This week's genealogy opportunities

Tucson British Isles Research Group

WhenFri, December 9, 12pm – 3pm

WhereBRIO Tuscan Grille 4500 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85705 (map)

Description12:00-1:15 p.m. for those who care to eat lunch together, meeting is 1:15-3:00 p.m. Please contact Sharon Barry at sbarry36@cox.net for further information.

Family Tree User Group

WhenSat, December 10, 10am – 12pm

Where1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 Room 2117 University Medical Center (UMC ) (map)

DescriptionUser Group for Family Tree Maker, please check the groups blog at http://ftmsig.blogspot.com/

Legacy Tucson User Group

WhenSat, December 10, 10:00am – 11:30am

WhereFamily History Center 500 S. Langley, Tucson, AZ (map)

DescriptionWhere did that come from? Documenting using the SourceWriter.

Help Session

WhenSat, December 10, 1pm – 3pm

Where1501 N. Campbell Ave., Tucson, AZ 85724 Room 2117 University Medical Center (UMC) (map)

DescriptionHelp Session - Come break down your brickwall

Free Learning Opportunities - Free Upcoming Webinars

The following are free webinars that will be available in the next few weeks.  Please double check the time of the live webinar when you register - you do need to pre-register.  Follow the web address listed under where to register and to locate more information for the event. We will try to keep you updated on all free webinars available.  You do not need to own Legacy Software to participate. Happy Learning!

Google Images and Beyond, by Maureen Taylor

When      Wednesday, Jul 20, 2011

Where     http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp

Description     Let Maureen’s photo research tips and techniques help you locate “missing” family photographs or locate previously unknown ones. This webinar will also feature information on photo rights/permissions and usage for print and the web. Plus a special segment on Picasa, Google’s image organizing software.

Newspapers for Genealogists with Tom Kemp - free

When     Wednesday, Aug 17, 2011

Where    http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp

Description   Learn about the genealogical value of newspapers with tips/techniques for finding family history details: engagements, marriages, births, obituaries, advertising, legal notices, military records and much more. Join librarian, lecturer, newspaper expert, and GenealogyBank.com's Thomas Jay Kemp for this one-hour webinar on U.S. newspaper research, including a demonstration of the historical newspapers, books, and documents available at GenealogyBank.com.

Facebook for Genealogists by Thomas MacEntee

When     Wednesday, Sep 14, 2011

Where    http://www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp

Description    Afraid to make the jump into Facebook? Wondering what all the fuss is about or how Facebook can work to the genealogist's advantage? Come along for a journey through this exciting social media application. If you've decided to set up a Facebook account not only to stay in touch with family but to expand your genealogy experience, you will learn the basics of the program including how to protect your privacy, how to make friends on Facebook, and how to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience. Register (free) at www.LegacyFamilyTree.com/webinars.asp. Time zones: 2PM Eastern U.S., 1PM Central, 12PM Mountain, 11AM Pacific, 6PM GMT.