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General Office email queries: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
Volunteers' Forum Friday 14 May 12.30 pm
Anvil House, Level 1, Rm 2
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. You can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with.
Anvil House, Level 1, Rm 2
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. You can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with.
Seniorhangouts is a programme of half hour zoom sessions 10am Monday to Friday, that the Federation of SeniorNets is currently trialling with a full roll out in June 2021. Now that we are a member of the Federation we can participate. You can check out previous presentations by clicking here: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTY0NjUwOTQ1MTg2?cjc=s6ps2dy
Sessions scheduled for May are:
Tuesday 11 May, Introduction to Migrants Aotearoa-1 by Andrés Proaño Valencia from migrantsaotearoa.org.nz
Thursday 20 May, The Government's new approach to Digital Identity by Tony Eyles from Department of Internal Affairs, GoNZ
If you would like to register to receive notification of upcoming sessions during the trial and be able to sit in on a live session, click here: https://forms.gle/bHa1t7GfVcZY2Wy17 .
Roll Out of Ultra-Fast Broadband
Members using the Telecom copper network who are concerned about the roll-out of fibre will find this article by Chorus very useful.
Courses and Workshops Scheduled for the Next Four Weeks
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Mary Newman is giving a series of hands-on sessions for members who would like to learn how to edit Wikipedia. The next sessions are on Tuesday 11 and 18 May.
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Mary Newman is giving a series of hands-on sessions for members who would like to learn how to edit Wikipedia. The next sessions are on Tuesday 11 and 18 May.
Google Search Tools Overview
Want to use Google search more efficiently and get the search results you want quickly?
Come to Alan Royal's workshop on Friday 14 May, 10:00am-12:00am
Want to use Google search more efficiently and get the search results you want quickly?
Come to Alan Royal's workshop on Friday 14 May, 10:00am-12:00am
Cheques are on their way out
Wellington SeniorNet has discontinued using/accepting cheques.
Most of the major banks have set a date for discontinuing the use of cheques. The latest information (as at 17/3/2021) is set out below.
Wellington SeniorNet has discontinued using/accepting cheques.
Most of the major banks have set a date for discontinuing the use of cheques. The latest information (as at 17/3/2021) is set out below.
- Kiwibank, IRD, ACC & NZ Post are already cheque-free
- ANZ and ASB will not accept cheques after 31st May 2021
- Cooperative Bank will not accept cheques from 1 June 2021
- Westpac and Rabobank will not accept cheques after 25 June 2021
- BNZ will not accept cheques after 30 June 2021
- TSB still issuing and accepting cheques
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All courses, workshops, tutorials and the Help Centre are for financial members only. To become a member, please see our joining page.
Courses and Workshops
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Wikipedia Editing Session 2
When: Tuesday 11 May 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 on Editing (4 May) Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (wikipediA Editing Session 2)
Continue editing Wikipedia. Content of the session will be decided with participants but may include:
This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 12 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Michael Munro Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Computer Owners Group)
This group is for computer users at all levels of experience. Come along and contribute, enjoy yourself and learn something new. The format is primarily a question and answer session, where we can all help each other to solve problems, simple or complex. New members will find this very helpful, as we also show you how to go about solving issues that we may not be able to fix at the session. |
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 13 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Ray Heenan Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Digital Camera)
This group is all about learning and sharing information relevant to the digital camera world, including smartphone cameras. Some homework preparation for the May session…
The theme for this class is Creative photography It will take you beyond just using your camera/phone/ tablet, to see what you have produced in the last month. Then, constructively, we can suggest how to improve your images to answer a question or produce a series to illustrate a message. |
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Google Search Tools Overview Workshop
When: Friday 14 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Alan Royal Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (google search tools)
What this workshop will cover depends on participants' interests but could include, for example:
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Apple MacOS User Group Tutorial
When: Monday 17 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Facilitator: Bruce Ralph Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Apple MAC Os tUTORIAL)
Have you just purchased an Apple Mac? Or already a competent user? Come along to observe and ask questions. Each month I will be using self produced 2 -3 minute videos that demonstrate different Tips, with expected interruptions when the audience share their knowledge and experiences with others at the Tutorial. Topics covered in the April meeting included:
Topics covered in the May meeting will include:
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Wikipedia Editing Session 3
When: Tuesday 18 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 on Editing (4 May) Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Wikipedia Editing Session 3)
Continue editing Wikipedia. Content of the session will be decided with participants but may include:
This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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Android Smartphone and Tablet Users Group
When: Tuesday 25 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Graeme Munro Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Android Smartphones and tablets Users Group)
If you want to get the most out of your Android device, come to this user group. These sessions are specifically designed to help the beginner and new members are particularly welcome. Come along and ask your questions or maybe provide the answer to someone else’s question. One-on-one help may be available if time allows. The main topics covered in the April meeting were:
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 27 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Alan Royal Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Questions and Answers Group)
The format will be a quick run down on present and future technology developments of interest to SeniorNet members followed by a question and answer session, where we can all help each other to solve problems, simple or complex. The group welcomes new and experienced computer users. New members will find this very helpful, as we also show you how to go about solving issues that we may not be able to fix at the session. Come along and contribute, enjoy yourself and learn something new. |
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 4 June 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Facilitator: Allan Chee Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (IOS Users Group)
IOS is the operating system on Apple portable devices. Are you having problems with your iPhone, iPad or iPod device or just interested in learning more about it? If so, you are welcome to come along & ask questions. Don't be shy. These sessions are specifically designed to help the beginner. Come and ask your questions so that we can help you get the most out of your Apple phone or tablet. Even if you don’t have any questions yourself, still please come along as you may have the answer to someone else’s question. |
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The Help Centre (every Monday except public holidays)
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When: Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Rooms 11 and 12 Coordinator: Sandra Thorn Bookings are essential as the number attending will be limited to 4 members per session until further notice. Please register with Sandra by phone at 232 4173 or email saonbeauchamp@gmail.com to ensure a tutor is available to assist you. Cost: $10 per session (payment in cash please) |
Click for details (The Help Centre)
The Help Centre tutors can assist members who are new to computers or wish to improve their skills or are having problems with their portable device. We offer one-to-one assistance in a cheerful, friendly environment and while we don’t have all the answers we can usually point you in the right direction. We can help with a number of computing devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, Apple Macs, iPads. You can use the computers at SeniorNet or bring your own. If you bring your own device please make sure the battery is fully charged or bring the power cord. It is very important that you bring all the passwords for your device. |
