Empowering You Every Step:
Basic Microsoft Excel Classes Return on Wednesdays This October!
Join our free classes designed specifically for those of us who are NON-TECHNICAL. Learn how Excel can simplify your daily tasks and boost your confidence and your resume!
At Healing Broken Vessels, we believe in empowering the women of Wilson and Putnam Counties with practical skills that build confidence and open new doors. We are thrilled to announce the return of one of our most popular programs: our Basic Microsoft Excel Class!
If you’ve ever looked at a spreadsheet and felt intimidated, this class is for you. We break down Microsoft Excel into simple, manageable steps, showing you just how useful and accessible it can be for your everyday life, with absolutely no technical experience required to join!
- Start Date: Wednesday, October 29, 2025
- Time: 11:00 AM CST
- Location: Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church, 20 Gibson Street, Cookeville, Tennessee 38501
- Schedule: Classes will be held every Wednesday at 11:00 AM thereafter
These classes are offered for free as part of our community outreach and commitment to digital literacy. To ensure we have enough materials for everyone, please contact Healing Broken Vessels to let us know you’re coming — can’t wait to see you there!
We hear this all the time! Microsoft Excel isn’t just for corporate offices and number crunchers. It’s a powerful tool for organizing almost any part of your life. Here’s how learning the basics can benefit you:
Take Control of Your Household Budget
Tired of wondering where your money went at the end of the month? Excel is perfect for creating a simple, visual budget. You can list your income, track your expenses by category (groceries, utilities, gas), and watch as Excel automatically calculates your totals. Seeing it all in one place helps you make informed financial decisions and plan for your goals.
Help Plan and Organize Your Events with Ease
Whether you're planning a group trip to the theatre, a family reunion, a community potluck, or a holiday gathering, Excel can be your best friend. Use it to create guest lists, track who's bringing what dish, manage your to-do list, and even plan your seating chart. It takes the stress out of keeping track of a million little details.
Simplify Grocery Shopping and Meal Planning
Stop forgetting items at the store! Stop shopping on an empty stomach! Create a master grocery list in Excel, organized by aisle (produce, dairy, canned goods). You can even link it to a weekly meal plan to automatically generate your shopping list, saving you time and money.
Manage Your Home and Personal Projects
From organizing a cleaning schedule to tracking your health and fitness goals, Excel provides a structured way to see your progress. You can create a simple chart to log water intake, track birthdays and anniversaries, or even catalog your favorite recipes or book collection.
Boost Your Confidence and Resume
Even a basic understanding of Excel is a valuable skill that many employers look for, and a great start for any Data Analyst job. Whether you're looking to re-enter the workforce, change careers, or just feel more confident using technology, this class is a great first step.
Tracking Health and Fitness Goals
Create to-do lists, plan events, manage contacts, and even create a schedule for your family. Excel can be your personal assistant. Monitor your workouts, track your meals, and visualize your progress with charts and graphs. Seeing your progression can be a great motivator!
At Healing Broken Vessels, our computer training is designed to be patient, supportive, and entirely judgment-free. Our goal is to help you see technology not as a barrier, but as a tool to make your life easier and more organized.
We invite you to join us on Wednesday, October 29th at 11:00 AM at Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church to discover the power of Excel for yourself. Let’s learn, grow, and build new skills together!