By Nona Yates Surfing the Internet is generally thought of as a young person's pursuit, but don't try floating that notion at the Leisure World retirement community in Laguna Hills, California. It keeps them doing something interesting, keeps them from being lonely. Schwarz' group boasts more than 900 members, and the community's Macintosh users group has more than 200 enthusiasts. It's a labor of love' With a full complement of classes, special interest groups, a computer lab and two learning centers, the group's teachers and officers, all volunteers, are hard pressed to keep up with the demand.
Love sometimes plays a role in other ways too.
Newlyweds Charles Nahas and his wife, Robin, co-teach beginning computer classes. One recently married member met his spouse when he called a computer help line and hit it off with the technician. Every age group is represented, from people in their 50s to several members in their 90s. Most are in their 70s and 80s, according to group officers. Genealogy is a big draw for many of Leisure World's computer users.