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General Office email queries: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
Course Registrations: seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com
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News and Notices
SeniorHangouts is a programme of half hour zoom sessions that the Federation of SeniorNets has been trialling. It will be rolled out in June.
Now that we are a member of the Federation we can participate. Watch this space.
SeniorHangouts is a programme of half hour zoom sessions that the Federation of SeniorNets has been trialling. It will be rolled out in June.
Now that we are a member of the Federation we can participate. Watch this space.
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
Word Processing For Beginners
Thursday 17 June
Rick Howarth will conduct this overview course. Rick specialises in various brands of word processing software.
Thursday 17 June
Rick Howarth will conduct this overview course. Rick specialises in various brands of word processing software.
Confidence In Westpac One
Thursday 1 July
Westpac Bank are sponsoring free workshops through the Federation of SeniorNets to help people transition to a world without cheques and to become comfortable with using other banking options, including internet banking.
This session is a repeat of the one given on 23 April and gives the opportunity to practice online banking using a demonstration site that Westpac have set up based on their internet banking programme, Westpac One. While this session is specific to Westpac the process you go through and the safety features are similar across all banks, and tutors will be able to talk about some of the differences with other banks.
Thursday 1 July
Westpac Bank are sponsoring free workshops through the Federation of SeniorNets to help people transition to a world without cheques and to become comfortable with using other banking options, including internet banking.
This session is a repeat of the one given on 23 April and gives the opportunity to practice online banking using a demonstration site that Westpac have set up based on their internet banking programme, Westpac One. While this session is specific to Westpac the process you go through and the safety features are similar across all banks, and tutors will be able to talk about some of the differences with other banks.
Apple Apps - KeyNote Overview
Session 2, Tuesday 6 July
This course covers the Apple KeyNote Application which has been enhanced in latest MacOS and IOS to become a "powerful & useful" tool.
This overview course will lead onto a ‘hands on’ sessions where Bruce and Allan will teach you the best use of Apple Free software Applications that are supplied with Macs and iPhones/iPads.
Session 2, Tuesday 6 July
This course covers the Apple KeyNote Application which has been enhanced in latest MacOS and IOS to become a "powerful & useful" tool.
This overview course will lead onto a ‘hands on’ sessions where Bruce and Allan will teach you the best use of Apple Free software Applications that are supplied with Macs and iPhones/iPads.
File Organisation
Friday 16 July
Allan Chee, Bruce Ralph and Rick Howarth will conduct this course. Each explaining the techniques involved in managing Folder structures and also creating, moving and duplicating files then saving them into the appropriate Folders. Windows, Apple Mac, and Apple IOS devices will all be covered.
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 30/5/2021) 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 30/5/2021) is set out below.
- Kiwibank, IRD, ACC & NZ Post are already cheque-free
- ANZ and ASB, Cooperative Bank no longer accept cheques
- Westpac, TSB and Rabobank will not accept cheques after 25 June 2021
- BNZ will not accept cheques after 30 June 2021
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Courses and Workshops
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Word Processing For Beginners (workshop)
When: Thursday 17 June, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Tutor: Rick Howarth Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Word Processing)
In this workshop Rick, who specialises in various brands of word processing software, will explain the best program to use, depending on your requirements. |
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Apple MacOS User Group Tutorial
When: Monday 21 June, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Tutor: 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 Bruce will be showing 'self produced' 1 -3 minute videos that demonstrate different Tips, along with anticipated interruptions from the audience sharing their knowledge and experiences with others at the Tutorial. Topics covered in the May meeting included:
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Android Smartphone and Tablet Users Group
When: Tuesday 22 June, 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 24 June, 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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Confidence in Westpac One
When: Thursday 1 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Rooms 11 and 12 Presenter: To be confirmed Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration There is no cost for this session as it is sponsored by Westpac. |
Click for details (confidence in westpac one)
Bring your own laptop, tablet or smartphone or use one of our computers to learn how to use Westpac One, Westpac's online banking platform through their demonstration site. Practice in real time without the fear of sending the kids' inheritance to them early. |
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 2 July, 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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Apple Apps - Keynotes Overview
When: Wednesday 6 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Bruce Ralph and Allan Chee Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Apple Apps Keynotes)
Bruce and Allan will demonstrate the best use of Apple Free software Applications that are supplied with Mac Operating Systems. This course covers the Apple Keynotes Application which has been enhanced in latest MacOS and IOS to become a "powerful & useful" tool. For his overview session Bruce Ralph will cover Macs and MacBooks and Allan Chee will cover the iPhones and iPads. Follow-up 'hands-on' courses for Mac and for IOS may be arranged after this workshop if there is sufficient interest. |
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 8 July, 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. |
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 14 July, 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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File Organisation
When: Friday 16 July, 10am -12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Allan Chee, Bruce Ralph and Rick Howarth Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (File Organisation)
Note the 9.30 start Allan Chee, Bruce Ralph and Rick Howarth will conduct this course. Explaining the techniques involved in managing your Folder structure and creating, moving and duplicating files then saving them into the appropriate Folders. Windows, Apple Mac, and Apple IOS devices will all be covered |
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. |
