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Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
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Volunteers Meeting Thursday 5 July, 9:30am for an early cuppa, 10:00am start
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. |
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SeniorNet AGM 20 June
The Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Wellington Incorporated will be held in The Boatshed, Wellington Waterfront on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm.
Copies of the Annual Report, Chairman's Report and 2017 AGM minutes have been emailed to members or posted to those members for whom we do not hold an email address.
The Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Wellington Incorporated will be held in The Boatshed, Wellington Waterfront on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm.
Copies of the Annual Report, Chairman's Report and 2017 AGM minutes have been emailed to members or posted to those members for whom we do not hold an email address.
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AGENDA:
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ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE FOR 2018/19:
Nominations may be made for the following: Chairman; Deputy Chairman; Secretary; Treasurer; Executive Members Click here to download a nomination form. Completed forms must be lodged with the Secretary on or before 13 June 2018. All proposers and nominees must be current financial members. |
We have to confirm numbers with the venue by 11 June so please let us know if you will be attending before that date.
Click here to let us know, or email the office, or phone the office 473 1510 (leave a message if office is unattended).
Click here to let us know, or email the office, or phone the office 473 1510 (leave a message if office is unattended).
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 for a membership form.
If you are not a member, please see our joining page for a membership form.
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 14 June, 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. For June our Digicam meeting concentrates on creating a Video using your camera or Smart phone. Ross Williamson has been creating videos for many years, in fact, he sells the videos he makes to fellow travelers and produces videos for competition in the local Video Club. He has a program to edit his clips, title them, add music and insert speech. The result is very professional. A perfectionist in every sense of the word. Ross has produced an educational video for "want-to-be" film producers. He will run this plus give heaps of good advice and answer all your questions. Ross and his wife Patsy travel overseas frequently. Patsy is also a wonderful (NZ) "licentiate" photographer so between them travel and photography is their passion. This time we will hear "what to do" and "what not to do". Ray and Bryan look forward to welcoming you. |
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Safe Driving Refresher Course (hosted by Age Concern)
When: Friday 15 June, 9:45am - 12:15pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Register: Register with Ann Dalzeil at Age Concern - email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz or phone 499 6646. Numbers are limited to 15. Cost: $10, and participants will receive a voucher for a half-price driving lesson |
Click for details (Safe Driving Refresher Course)
Due to demand, Age Concern Wellington is running additional refresher workshop for senior drivers. This workshop uses material prepared by NZ Transport Agency, including a DVD of local driving situations, which covers Give Way rules as well as some useful guidelines on driving safely. Numbers are restricted to 15 to give participants the opportunity to raise queries, and to take part in discussion. Participants are also given a very useful booklet which covers much of the workshop material and includes information on licence renewal. Tea, real!! coffee and a scone will be available. |
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 18 June, 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 21 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. 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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Safe Driving Refresher Course (hosted by Age Concern)
When: Friday 22 June, 9:45am - 12:15pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Register: Register with Ann Dalzeil at Age Concern - email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz or phone 499 6646. Numbers are limited to 15. Cost: $10, and participants will receive a voucher for a half-price driving lesson |
Click for details (Safe Driving Refresher Course)
Due to demand, Age Concern Wellington is running additional refresher workshop for senior drivers. This workshop uses material prepared by NZ Transport Agency, including a DVD of local driving situations, which covers Give Way rules as well as some useful guidelines on driving safely. Numbers are restricted to 15 to give participants the opportunity to raise queries, and to take part in discussion. Participants are also given a very useful booklet which covers much of the workshop material and includes information on licence renewal. Tea, real!! coffee and a scone will be available. |
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Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When: Tuesday 26 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 (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:
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 27 June, 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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Getting the most out of your smartphone or tablet
When: Friday 29 June, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Antony Zogg (Noel Leeming) Register: Registration required. Click SeniorNet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Getting the most out of your smartphone or tablet)
This workshop is suitable to those new to smartphones and tablets. Antony will cover:
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Advance Care Planning (hosted by Age Concern)
When: Monday 2 July, 10:30am-12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Helen Rigby, Advance Care Planning Facilitator Register: Register with Ann Dalzeil at Age Concern - email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz or phone 499 6646. Cost: No charge, but participants must register for catering purposes |
Click for details (Advance Care Planning)
Come along to hear more about this important topic while enjoying real coffee and scones. Planning for our future health and/or ill-health and what we might want towards the end of our lives can be difficult, so many of us just never have those conversations. This can leave families to struggle with the grief and self-doubt of ‘did we do the right thing?’ No matter what your age or state of health it’s never too early to start talking about what you might want if you could no longer make decisions for yourself. See: https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/advancecareplanning |
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 12 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 SIG)
This group is all about learning and sharing information relevant to the digital camera world, including smartphone cameras. |
Regular Monday Tutorials
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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 389 2629 or ngairej@gmail.com Sandra Thorn 232 4173 or saonbeauchamp@gmail.com |
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. 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: Registration is not required but you are asked to contact either of the coordinators before Monday to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
Cost: $5 per hour or part thereof
Cost: $5 per hour or part thereof
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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 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. |
