News and Notices ​

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​    

Computer Owners Group (COG) 
When:  Wednesday 13 February, 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.

Scroll down to the Computer Owners Group section on our Newsletter page to see notes taken at previous meetings.
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Digicam Group
When:  Thursday 14 February, 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. 

Each month there is a special topic of interest to members.
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If you have a camera operational problem do bring it as we will have time for questions and answers. And, as always, if  you have captured something you are really proud of bring it along to share with the group.
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Google Mail (GMail) Course (1 or 2 sessions)
When: Friday 15 and 22 February, 10:00am –12:00pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1  Rooms 11 and 12
​Tutor: Ngaire Jackson
​​Register:  Registation required.  Click SeniorNet Registration
Cost: $10 per 2 hour lesson, payable at the door
Click for details (GMail Short Course)
The purpose of the course is to explore personal settings for a Gmail account and learn how to use the heaps of free web-based are to programmes that come with it.  The course can cover 2 days depending on demand. 
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Learning objectives:
  • use the full range of the Gmail email programme
  • set up an email template for multiple recipients
  • where to find tools and programme settings
  • use Google Drive and Google photos to save to your web-based account.
  • use some of the other free web-based programmes such as Calendar, books, Utube, translate, google docs and a huge list of other free programmes that now go with a Gmail account.     ​
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 18 February, 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 26 February, 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:
  • Update apps over WiFi only
  • Emergency Alert messages
  • Sync photos to cloud using Google Photos
  • Transferring data from one phone to another
  • Travel SIM cards
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When:  Thursday 28 February, 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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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 1 March, 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 13 March, 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.

Scroll down to the Computer Owners Group section on our Newsletter page to see notes taken at previous meetings.
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Digicam Group
When:  Thursday 14 March, 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. 

Each month there is a special topic of interest to members.
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If you have a camera operational problem do bring it as we will have time for questions and answers. And, as always, if  you have captured something you are really proud of bring it along to share with the group.
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The Help Centre (every Monday except public holidys)

When: Every Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 and 12
Coordinator: Sandra Thorn 
Register:  The maximum number for each session is 6, and 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.   ​