News and Notices ​

Visitors Day
Thank you to all who helped out at the Visitors Day, and to Graham Hill for organising it.  We had over 20 visitors and about half of those have already submitted membership applications.
SayGo exercises for better balance, flexibility and general fitness
Age Concern are promoting exercise classes for older people to improve balance and leg strength, flexibility, general fitness and wellbeing, and as a great way to meet new people.  See attached flyer.  Classes are held at 11am at Quaker meeting rooms, 7 Moncrieff Street Mount Victoria.  For ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS, including location of other venues,  contact Ann Dalziel, Age Concern Wellington, 499 6646 or communitysup@acwellington. org.nz
October Newsletter
Due to illness, this edition of the newsletter may be a little late coming out.
All SeniorNet courses, workshops and tutorials are for financial members only, including those that are free.  
​If you are not a member, please see our joining page to apply for membership.

Upcoming Courses and Workshops​    

Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When:  Tuesday 23 October, 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 & tablets 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.

​Topics covered in our previous meeting included:
  • Buying a mobile phone
  • 1-Day Deals
  • Replacing mobile phone batteries
  • App for loyalty cards
  • Anti-virus apps for phones
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Digicam Group
When:  Thursday 8 November, 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 SIG)
This group is all about learning and sharing information relevant to the digital camera world, including smartphone cameras. 
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Ken Mitchell from the Photographic Warehouse, Victoria Street, will bring along an array of the latest cameras and give us a "rundown on the latest happenings in the photographic world" and there have been quite a few changes.
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When:  Thursday 15 November, 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 Senior​Net members followed by 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.

​The group welcomes new and experienced computer users. Come along and contribute, enjoy yourself and learn something new.
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 19 November, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where:  Anvil House, Level 1,  Room 2
​Facilitator: Keith Smith
​Register:  Pre-registration is not required.  
Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members
Click for details (Apple MAC Users Group)
​This user group is suitable for all experience levels including those who are new to MAC.

Are you new to Mac? Thinking of purchasing an Apple Mac?  Come along to observe or ask questions.

Each month we will be looking at a special topic, followed by a Q&A session where you can share your knowledge and experiences with or learn from other Apple Mac Computer users.
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Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When:  Tuesday 27 November, 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 & tablets 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.
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Regular Monday Tutorials

The Help Centre
When: Every Monday, 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 and 12
Coordinators:  Ngaire Jackson & Sandra Thorn
​Cost: $10 for up to 1 hour and $15 for up to 2 hours.
Click for details  (The Help Centre)
The Help Centre is set up to help those new to computers and those wishing to upgrade their skills. 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 laptops; tablets; smart phones; Apple Macs; iPads.
You can either 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. If your queries are about E-mail please make sure you bring your passwords.
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However, if your problem is Hardware or Operating System related, we will refer you to the Clinic which operates on Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 in Room 2.
Register: Class size is limited to 7 and as this is a popular session please register with Sandra at 232 4173 or   saonbeauchamp@gmail.com before Monday to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
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The Clinic
When: Every Monday, 12:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2
Cost: $10 
Click for details  (The Clinic)
If you are having problems with the operating systems or hardware of your portable device (e.g. smartphone, laptop or tablet), at the Clinic you can have a 1-on-1 consultation with a highly skilled technician.

Bring your device in, make sure it is charged and you have all cables and accessories and  you know your passwords.
Register:  Registration not required but please be on time to ensure a technical specialist is available.