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General Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
Course Registrations: seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com
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News and Notices
Seniorhangouts is a programme of half hour zoom sessions 10am Monday to Friday, that the Federation of SeniorNets is currently trialling with a view to a full roll out in June 2021. Now that we are a member of the Federation we can participate. You can check out previous presentations by clicking here: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTY0NjUwOTQ1MTg2?cjc=s6ps2dy
If you would like to register to receive notification of upcoming sessions during the trial and be able to sit in on a live session, click here: https://forms.gle/bHa1t7GfVcZY2Wy17 .
Office Volunteers Meeting Thursday 15 April, 12:30pm Room 2
If you are already one of our office volunteers, or if you think you could help out in the office (answering the phone, registering members for courses, answering emails, etc.) this is the meeting that keeps you up-to-date with our procedures and answers any questions. If you are a new office volunteer, we will give you all the training you need and buddy you up with an existing volunteer until you are fully confident.
If you are already one of our office volunteers, or if you think you could help out in the office (answering the phone, registering members for courses, answering emails, etc.) this is the meeting that keeps you up-to-date with our procedures and answers any questions. If you are a new office volunteer, we will give you all the training you need and buddy you up with an existing volunteer until you are fully confident.
2021 AGM
The AGM will be held at 10am on Wednesday 21 April at Level 1 Anvil House, Wakefield St. As the number of members physically present is restricted to 30, members can also attend the meeting via Zoom.
Agenda papers have been emailed and posted to members but are also available here.
Agenda and Rule Change Chairman's report Annual Report Minutes of 2020 AGM
If you wish to attend the AGM please register:
To attend the meeting at Anvil House - click Seniornet Registration and put AGM in the subject line
To register an apology click the same link and put AGM Apology in the subject line
To attend via zoom - email me at at acheester@gmail.com and I will email you the URL link and password
Once spaces at Anvil House are filled members will be given the option of attending via Zoom. The free version of Zoom that we will be using is restricted to 100 participants so only those who register will be sent a password to enable them to join the AGM meeting. As the free Zoom meeting time is also limited to 40 minutes I will schedule two sessions, one at 10 -10.40 am and a second at 11-11.40am. I will open the zoom meeting at 9.50am to admit all registered members.
Please note, the latest version of Zoom that we will be using, allow you to connect to the meeting on your browser without downloading zoom on your local device, you just need to click on the link that I send you and accept the question to run from your browser, when it pops up
Allan Chee
Chairman
The AGM will be held at 10am on Wednesday 21 April at Level 1 Anvil House, Wakefield St. As the number of members physically present is restricted to 30, members can also attend the meeting via Zoom.
Agenda papers have been emailed and posted to members but are also available here.
Agenda and Rule Change Chairman's report Annual Report Minutes of 2020 AGM
If you wish to attend the AGM please register:
To attend the meeting at Anvil House - click Seniornet Registration and put AGM in the subject line
To register an apology click the same link and put AGM Apology in the subject line
To attend via zoom - email me at at acheester@gmail.com and I will email you the URL link and password
Once spaces at Anvil House are filled members will be given the option of attending via Zoom. The free version of Zoom that we will be using is restricted to 100 participants so only those who register will be sent a password to enable them to join the AGM meeting. As the free Zoom meeting time is also limited to 40 minutes I will schedule two sessions, one at 10 -10.40 am and a second at 11-11.40am. I will open the zoom meeting at 9.50am to admit all registered members.
Please note, the latest version of Zoom that we will be using, allow you to connect to the meeting on your browser without downloading zoom on your local device, you just need to click on the link that I send you and accept the question to run from your browser, when it pops up
Allan Chee
Chairman
Courses and Workshops Over the Next Four Weeks
Confidence with Banking
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.
To start the series off there will be an introductory workshop on Friday 16 April on building confidence with banking. This will be followed on 23 April by the opportunity to practice online banking using Westpac One using a demonstration site that Westpac have set up. 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.
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.
To start the series off there will be an introductory workshop on Friday 16 April on building confidence with banking. This will be followed on 23 April by the opportunity to practice online banking using Westpac One using a demonstration site that Westpac have set up. 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.
Smartphone Photography - Android
Alan Royal is running a workshop on Tuesday 20 April to help you get the most from your Android Smartphone camera.
Alan Royal is running a workshop on Tuesday 20 April to help you get the most from your Android Smartphone camera.
Accessing Library Resources
Thursday 22 April 12.30-2.30pm
A member of Wellington City Council Library will take us through how to access eMedia with your Library Card as well as their mygateway research databases, which contain more than 60 additional premium resources.
This is a great opportunity to learn how to make the most of this very valuable asset. See below for details.
Thursday 22 April 12.30-2.30pm
A member of Wellington City Council Library will take us through how to access eMedia with your Library Card as well as their mygateway research databases, which contain more than 60 additional premium resources.
This is a great opportunity to learn how to make the most of this very valuable asset. See below for details.
Wikipedia
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Mary Newman will give an introduction to Wikipedia in a workshop on Thursday 29 April. This will be followed by three hands-on sessions for those who would like to learn how to edit Wikipedia (on Tuesday 4, 11 and 18 May).
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Mary Newman will give an introduction to Wikipedia in a workshop on Thursday 29 April. This will be followed by three hands-on sessions for those who would like to learn how to edit Wikipedia (on Tuesday 4, 11 and 18 May).
Cheques are on their way out
Wellington SeniorNet will discontinue using/accepting cheques on 30 April.
Most of the major banks have set a date for discontinuing the use of cheques. The latest information (as at 17/3/2021) is set out below.
Wellington SeniorNet will discontinue using/accepting cheques on 30 April.
Most of the major banks have set a date for discontinuing the use of cheques. The latest information (as at 17/3/2021) is set out below.
- Kiwibank, IRD, ACC & NZ Post are already cheque-free
- ANZ and ASB will not accept cheques after 31st May 2021
- Cooperative Bank will not accept cheques from 1 June 2021
- Westpac and Rabobank will not accept cheques after 25 June 2021
- BNZ will not accept cheques after 30 June 2021
- TSB still issuing and accepting cheques
Have you visited our Facebook Page? If not, why not take a look now at:
for Facebook users: @WellingtonSeniornet for Messenger users: m.me/WellingtonSeniornet or click here
for Facebook users: @WellingtonSeniornet for Messenger users: m.me/WellingtonSeniornet or click here
All courses, workshops, tutorials and the Help Centre are for financial members only. To become a member, please see our joining page.
Courses and Workshops
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 14 April, 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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Confidence with Banking Workshop
When: Friday 16 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Westpac Facilitator Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration This workshop is open to non-members and there is no cost as it is sponsored by Westpac. |
Click for details (confidence with banking workshop)
Are you new to internet banking? Or are you looking for alternatives to popping into the bank or writing cheques to make payments? This session looks at other options to support you to become more confident with your banking. |
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Apple MacOS User Group Tutorial
When: Monday 19 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Facilitator: Bruce Ralph Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Apple MAC Os tUTORIAL)
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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Smartphone Photography - Android
When: Tuesday 20 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Alan Royal Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (smartphone photography - android)
Your android smartphone camera is useful for taking more than just scenery and selfies! This session will show you fifty different uses for your phone’s camera. The session will introduce you to the features of your android smartphone camera and take you beyond those features to demonstrate what you can do with the camera. A full set of notes will be provided. |
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 22 April, 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. Topics covered in the March meeting included:
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Library Resources Workshop
When: Thursday 22 April, 12:30am - 2:30pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Wellington City Council Library Staff Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Library Resources Workshop)
Staff from the library will take us through how to access eMedia with your Library Card — including eBooks, streaming film, eMagazines, eNewspapers, digital storytimes & more. You will also be shown how to access their mygateway research databases which contain more than 60 additional premium resources. This is one of those exercises that ‘you don’t know what you don’t know’ until you have attended one of these eye opening sessions. |
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Confidence with Internet Banking using Westpac One
When: Friday 23 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Rooms 11 and 12 Presenter: Westpac Facilitator Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration This session is open to non-members and there is no cost as it is sponsored by Westpac. |
Click for details (confidence with 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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Android Smartphone and Tablet Users Group
When: Tuesday 27 April, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Michael Munro will be standing in for Graeme 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 the March meeting included:
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What is Wikipedia? Workshop
When: Thursday 29 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (What is wikipedia?)
Wikipedia is the world's largest online encyclopaedia. Find out how it started, how it works and who creates the content. Take a look at some Wikipedia articles to see how they are created and structured, and find out what to look for in an article. This workshop will be followed by three hands-on sessions (4, 11, 18 May) for those who'd like to learn how to edit Wikipedia. |
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Wikipedia Editing Session 1
When: Tuesday 4 May 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (wikipedia Editing Session 1)
Learn how to edit Wikipedia. In this first session you will create a user account and add content, and edit an article by adding content and citations. This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 7 May 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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Wikipedia Editing Session 2
When: Tuesday 11 May 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 on Editing (4 May) Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (wikipediA Editing Session 2)
Continue editing Wikipedia. Content of the session will be decided with participants but may include:
This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 12 May, 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 13 May, 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. Each month there is a special topic of interest to members. Ray and Rick would like feedback about what participants want from the Digicam meetings, so come along with your ideas e.g. practical work, field work with a particular theme. |
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Wikipedia Editing Session 3
When: Tuesday 18 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers are restricted to 6 Prerequisite: Attendance at Session 1 on Editing (4 May) Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Wikipedia Editing Session 3)
Continue editing Wikipedia. Content of the session will be decided with participants but may include:
This course will be taught on computers either your own laptop or a SeniorNet computer. Familiarity with searching the internet for information is necessary. It would be helpful to have attended the workshop on 29 April, but not necessary. |
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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. Note: not open Monday 5 April (Easter Monday) 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. |
