News and Notices ​

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Volunteers Meeting Thursday 4 October, 10:00am 
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer.  This is where 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.

Special speaker Mr. Philip van Dyk, Communications Director N.Z. Bankers Association will offer us some advice  about  banking when we are old (or maybe that should be "older"!!).
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 start September 24 at 11am at Quaker meeting rooms, 7 Moncrieff Street Mount Victoria.  For ENQUIRIES & BOOKINGS 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​    

Computer Owners Group (COG) 
When:  Wednesday 26 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.

Scroll down to the Computer Owners Group section on our Newsletter page to see notes taken at previous meetings.​
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Smartphone Drivers License – Whatsapp and Google Photos
When:  Friday 28 September, 10.00am – 12.00pm
Where:  Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2
Presenter:  Allan Chee
Register:  Each session is limited to a small number of participants to enable individual attention so early registration is advised.  Please click Seniornet Registration. 
Cost:  $10 - payable on the day
Click for details  (Smartphone Drivers Licence - Whatsapp and Google Photos)
This Workshop is one of a series of hands-on sessions intended to generate effective and competent Smartphone users.  
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In this session, popular presenter Peter Chik  will cover two apps - Whatsapp and Google Photos.  These are two of the most popular apps used in Smartphones today (Android and IOS ).

Whatsapp is a must-have app which is widely used for instant communications, one to one or in groups. It is easy to set up for sending photos (up to 30 can be attached in one message), videos, PDF documents and internet links as well as location sharing. In addition it can used for voice communication and video face to face chats. The app is very transformative for users communications once they have acquired a taste of it. Whatsapp is typically used to interact in family groups, dinner outings and many social groups.  All that is required is a smartphone with a mobile number and use of wifi. 

Google Photos provides free unlimited cloud storage for users to back up their photos. The app has built in artificial intelligence to recognise faces, objects, documents and places. Users can also retrospectively insert geographic location on old photos with the assistance of other supporting apps. For users who take a lot of photos or have a huge stash of family photos to backup google photos is another must-have app.  
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Digicam Group
When:  Thursday 11 October, 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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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 15 October, 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 18 October, 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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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
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
Register:  Registration not required but please be on time to ensure a technical specialist is available
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.