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Course Registrations:
seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com General Office email queries: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
Update Notice 24 September 2021
- We plan to start offering some Special Interest Groups (SIGs) and workshops at Anvil House from 5 October providing there is no increase in alert level restrictions for Wellington. Others may be offered as zoom meetings. As sessions at Anvil House will be limited to meet social distancing requirements, you will be asked to register for all sessions in the course details.
- The office will be attended 10-12pm most days Monday to Friday. If you leave a phone message for the office and do not hear back within a day please email wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com.
- If you need help with your device contact Sandra Thorn on 2324173 or saonbeauchamp@gmail.com
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Current Newsletters: Wellington SeniorNet latest Newsletter
GIZMOE Federation of SeniorNets, July 2021 Newsletter Current Notices: |
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Free Visitors Session Friday 8 October, 12:30pm to 2.30pm
Help us promote Seniornet. Pass the information to anyone you think might be interested or bring a friend along.
Help us promote Seniornet. Pass the information to anyone you think might be interested or bring a friend along.
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Join us on 1st Floor Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street for tea or coffee and learn how we can help you to understand and enjoy evolving new technology, and manage your computer, laptop, tablet, iPad, smart phone or other new device for best results and benefits. We share knowledge, learn together, meet friendly people, and have fun. Regardless of how much you know, there’ll be something here for you. Membership fee and course, tutorial, and workshop fees are modest.
We will be observing Alert Level 2 requirements, including wearing masks. To register, please contact: Graham Hill, phone 380 8097 or email graham.hill@orcon.net.nz |
Volunteers Forum Friday 30 September 12.30 pm - is postponed until we move to Alert Level 1
Google Apps Overview
Tuesday 5 October
Google’s mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. This session is about finding, managing and using information with Google tools. Google is an integrated set of applications e.g. the Google search is incorporated in all of their approx 30 tools.
Tuesday 5 October
Google’s mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. This session is about finding, managing and using information with Google tools. Google is an integrated set of applications e.g. the Google search is incorporated in all of their approx 30 tools.
Apple Apps Safari Overview
Session 3, Wednesday 6 October
Safari works seamlessly and syncs your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. This workshop will also cover the latest MacOS and IOS that add more protection of your personal privacy using Safari. Presenter Bruce Ralph will discuss this and also show short videos of Safari features.
Follow-up hands-on course for Mac and for IOS will be arranged after this workshop.
Session 3, Wednesday 6 October
Safari works seamlessly and syncs your passwords, bookmarks, history, tabs, and more across Mac, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. This workshop will also cover the latest MacOS and IOS that add more protection of your personal privacy using Safari. Presenter Bruce Ralph will discuss this and also show short videos of Safari features.
Follow-up hands-on course for Mac and for IOS will be arranged after this workshop.
Cyber Smart Week 2021, 18 to 24 October.
CERT NZ’s annual awareness campaign, Cyber Smart Week, will take place 18–24 October 2021. The aim of Cyber Smart Week is to increase New Zealanders’ cyber resilience by empowering them with simple steps they can take to protect themselves from cyber security threats.
Click Here to read the full article.
Cyber Smart Week 2021, 18 to 24 October.
CERT NZ’s annual awareness campaign, Cyber Smart Week, will take place 18–24 October 2021. The aim of Cyber Smart Week is to increase New Zealanders’ cyber resilience by empowering them with simple steps they can take to protect themselves from cyber security threats.
Click Here to read the full article.
seniorhangouts
SeniorHangouts is up and running at 10 am most weekdays.
There will soon be an app which will allow members to access SeniorHangouts from their mobile devices.
Sessions will be presented by SeniorHangouts Buddies and external speakers.
Following is the schedule for the week: 27th September -1st October
seniorhangouts
SeniorHangouts is up and running at 10 am most weekdays.
There will soon be an app which will allow members to access SeniorHangouts from their mobile devices.
Sessions will be presented by SeniorHangouts Buddies and external speakers.
Following is the schedule for the week: 27th September -1st October
Linking to SeniorHangouts
You can connect to the sessions without having Zoom on your device, you can choose to join from the web browser itself.
Link for connecting to the sessions: https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/my/seniorhangouts passcode: SH123
Or, without the passcode: https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/j/5945680835?pwd=TndGQ2pFNmtPNGNQOVpIT2hyOW80UT09
You can check out previous presentations by clicking here: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTY0NjUwOTQ1MTg2?cjc=s6ps2dy
You can connect to the sessions without having Zoom on your device, you can choose to join from the web browser itself.
Link for connecting to the sessions: https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/my/seniorhangouts passcode: SH123
Or, without the passcode: https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/j/5945680835?pwd=TndGQ2pFNmtPNGNQOVpIT2hyOW80UT09
You can check out previous presentations by clicking here: https://classroom.google.com/c/MTY0NjUwOTQ1MTg2?cjc=s6ps2dy
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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Android Smartphone and Tablet User Group - Cancelled
When: Tuesday 28 September, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Cancelled. 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 next Android SIG is scheduled for Tuesday 27 July. Topics discussed at the June meeting included:
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 1 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Zoom meeting room Facilitator: Allan Chee Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration You will be sent the link to the Zoom meeting room once your registration has been satisfactorily processed 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. 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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Google Apps Overview Workshop
When: Tuesday 5 October, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Alan Royal Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated Limit of 15 in Room 2, Mask wearing recommended |
Click for details (google search tools)
Millions of people use Google search every day for a variety of reasons but many do not use Google search to its full potential. Want to use Google search more efficiently and get the search results you want quickly?Google’s mission is to organize the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful. This session is about finding, managing and using information with Google tools. Google is an integrated set of applications e.g. the Google search is incorporated in all of their approx 30 tools. How many can you name? How many do you use? Come to the session and learn about them. |
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Apple Apps Safari Overview
When: Wednesday 6 October, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, 1st Floor Room 2 Presenter: Bruce Ralph Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated Limit of 15 in Room 2, Mask wearing recommended |
Click for details (Apple Apps Safari)
Safari is the best way to experience the internet on all your Apple devices. It brings robust customisation options, powerful privacy protections, and industry-leading battery life, so you can browse how you like, when you like. Safari lets you do more online on a single charge than any other browser. It brings robust customisation options, powerful privacy protections, and industry-leading battery life. This comprehensive 2-hour workshop will include:
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 13 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor 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 14 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor Room 2 Facilitator: Ray Heenan Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details ( Digicam - Digital Camera)
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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Apple MacOS User Group
When: Monday 18 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor 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 demonstrating different basic Tips, and advanced features, along with anticipated interruptions from the audience sharing their knowledge and experiences with others at the Tutorial. Topics covered in the August meeting included:
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 28 October, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor 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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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, 1st Floor Rooms 11 and 12 Coordinator: Sandra Thorn Bookings are essential - currently restricted to 4 members per session. 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. |
