Apple: The First 50 Years
David Pogue, 6-time Emmy Winner, Former NY Times columnist, Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, Author of Apple: The First 50 Years
Rochester's
Apple User Group
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Apple CIDER Macintosh User Group
The Apple Computer Information and Data Exchange of Rochester, is one of the oldest and largest Apple User Group. Our main purpose is educational; we demonstrate, inform, and instruct in the use of Apple computing technology. Since 1978, Apple CIDER has had a dedicated staff of volunteers who maintain the organization and help run meetings. Whether you’ve been using a Mac for years or just bought your first MacBook or iPhone, or iPad just last week, come and expand the horizons of your Apple world. Meetings are held September to June on the 2nd Wednesday of the month. Special meetings are held at different locations during the summer. Click here to subscribe to our calendar.
Saturday In-Person Green Apples: August 1st
Moving to the 1st Saturday of the Month for the summer.
Contact roberthoey @ mac.com to RSVP
226 Ashbourne Rd, 14618
Remote Meeting
Wednesday August 12, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
Join us via the CIDER Google Meet, and Live on YouTube:
- David Pogue, 6-time Emmy Winner, Former NY Times columnist, Correspondent for CBS Sunday Morning, Author of Apple: The First 50 Years
Join us via the CIDER Google Meet, or via our YouTube channel.
Board Meeting: August 19th, 2026 @ 7:30 PM
Join us via the CIDER Google Meet
Upcoming Meetings:
September 5th, 2026 @ 3:00 PM
- Green Apple’s
- Contact roberthoey @ mac.com to RSVP
- 226 Ashbourne Rd, 14618
September 9th, 2026 @ 7:00 PM
• Likely new Apple Products
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