Local mac tutoring Tulsa

I need help with learning to use some of the features of my Mac. It's too late to get an Apple One to One membership as I have had the computer for a couple of years. Would think there would be experienced individuals in my area that could provide tutoring but I haven't found out how to locate them. There is a Mac club here but they say they can't help me or lead me to anyone who can.
My main issues are organizing in iPhoto and putting various photos or albums on my iPhone and iPad. My computer is also very slow, I mean really slow in all programs, not just web surfing. I expect it to be slow there since I live in the country and can't get a very fast connection. The computer is slow at everything. When I try to put the cursor in a fill in box I can go make a sandwich while it takes its time to become active. I can type in a whole paragraph before the first typed letter shows up on the screen. Opening programs, even finder is a several minute ordeal.
How do I find a tutor and someone who can check out my computer for these problems?

Contact one of the local Apple Users Groups and see if they can recommend someone:
Tulsa Users of Macintosh Society (TUMS)
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