News and Notices

All courses, workshops and tutorials are for financial members only. To become a member, please see our joining page.

Courses and Workshops

Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 19 August, 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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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When:  Thursday 22 August, 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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Android Smartphones and Tablets Users Group
When:  Tuesday 27 August, 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.

Topics covered in our previous meeting included:
  • Scam emails & texts
  • Windows Defender antivirus
  • Press Reader App
  • Knox Antivirus on Samsung Phones  
  • Metlink App for buses & trains
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Social Media and Staying Connected
When: Wednesday 28 August, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where:  Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2
Presenter: Antony Zogg
Register:  Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. ​
Cost: $5 - payable at the door correct change appreciated
Click for details  (Social Media and Staying Connected)
​The Social Media Workshop is all about staying connected with our loved ones no matter where in the world they are. It's about how we can use our PCs and other Smart Devices and an internet connection to stay in contact with friends and family and allows us to search for and make contact with people we may not have seen for years. We will start by defining what a Social Network is.

We will then study a typical Social Network like Facebook and find out how to create an account and begin tracking down friends.

We will look at a typical Facebook timeline and news feed and demystify the terminology and discover what information is where.

We will compare and contrast some of the more popular social networks like Youtube, Snapchat and others and discuss how to keep safe online.
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There will be time for questions and answers at the end.
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Fraud and Scams
When: Wednesday 28 August, 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2
Coordinator: Peter Moon
Register: Registration required.  Click Seniornet Registration
Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated
Click for details  (Fraud and Scams)
​Presenter Bronwyn Groot,  Fraud Education Manager at the Commission for Financial Capability will reinforce these points:
  • Become a real-life superhero by arming yourself with the information you need to fight fraud and keep yourself, your family and your money safe.
  • You work hard for your money. You want to spend it on things that matter to you – whether it’s your an exciting trip or a new phone.
  • Fraudsters are real. They are out there every day looking for victims. They will target you online, over the phone, by mail or in person.
  • You’re a target. Thousands of New Zealanders lose millions of dollars to fraudsters every year. The impact of fraud on families and businesses can be devastating.
  • Report it! Anyone can be targeted, from teenagers to grandparents, to senior corporate officers. The best thing you can do is to report the fraud, whatever the amount, to the appropriate authorities. 

 Don’t be embarrassed – you're helping prevent others from being caught in the same trap.
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MS Word - Handy Tips & Tricks
When: Wednesday 4 September, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2
Coordinator: Peter Moon
Register: Registration required.  Click Seniornet Registration
Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated
Click for details  (MS Word - Handy Tips & Tricks)
Peter Moon, Allan Chee & Alan Royal will form a panel to show you some handy tips & tricks to get the most out of MS Word.
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 6 September, 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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Computer Owners Group (COG) 
When:  Wednesday 11 September, 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 12 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm
Where:  Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2
Facilitator:  Ray Heenan and Bryan Carver
​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. Each month there is a special topic of interest to members. 

This month Ross Collins, an award winning amateur photographer, will primarily show and discuss "60 of his photos from an exhibition on... environmental street photography". (Myanmar)  I have visited Ross's website and have been captivated... These are special!!!
 
To see examples of Ross's work visit:
   https://rosscollins.smugmug.com/
   
There you may glance at over 20,000 images, all with titles and information attached... a simply wonderful collection.
Should be a wonderful session.  See you there.
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 16 September, 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 and Tablets Users Group
When:  Tuesday 24 September, 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.

Topics covered in our previous meeting included
  • Vodafone roaming charges on pre-pay
  • Kiwicard for fuel discounts
  • Aptoide – downloadable apps
  • Press Reader sign-in change  
  • Displaying photos on TV screen from USB flash drive​
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When:  Thursday 26 September, 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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The Help Centre (every Monday except public holidays)

When: Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 and 12
Coordinator: Sandra Thorn 
Register:  As these are popular sessions you must register with Sandra by phone at 232 4173 or email at saonbeauchamp@gmail.com to ensure a tutor is available to assist you. 
Cost: $10 for up to 1 hour and $15 for up to 2 hours.
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.
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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.   ​