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Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
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Volunteers Meeting Thursday 4 July, 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. |
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SeniorNet AGM - 20 June
After a very entertaining report by Chairman Allan Chee, and a thankyou you to the many people who volunteered significant amount of their time during the year, the meeting voted to adopt the remit to change the end-of-year date to 31 December. The new executive is:
After a very entertaining report by Chairman Allan Chee, and a thankyou you to the many people who volunteered significant amount of their time during the year, the meeting voted to adopt the remit to change the end-of-year date to 31 December. The new executive is:
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Chairman
Secretary Treasurer Committee Members |
Allen Chee
Derek Smith Keryn Campbell Pam Fletcher, Ray Heenan, Peter Moon, Graeme Munro, Michael Munro, Mary Newman, Celia Simpson, Franci Stapleton |
See our Photos page for some pictures taken at the AGM.
All courses, workshops and tutorials are for financial members only. If wish to join, please see our joining page.
Courses and Workshops
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Android Smartphones and Tablets Users Group
When: Tuesday 25 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. Topics covered in our previous meeting included
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 27 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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Backing Up Your System and Data Files (2 sessions)
When: Thursday 27 June and 4 July, 12:30-2:30 Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Allan Chee and George Barna Register: Registration required. This is a hands-on course and numbers are limited so register early. Click Seniornet Registration If registration limit is exceeded a wait list will be created and you will be advised when the next class will be scheduled. Cost: $20 for the 2 sessions, payable on the first day. |
Click for details (Backing Up Your system and data files)
In this hands-on course you perform a complete Backup of a computer system and Data. You will use the Windows 10 built-tool File History and the free version of Macrium Reflect. The course will be over 2 sessions, each of 2 hours. Session 1 will consist of the creation of an emergency boot-up recovery media (USB/DVD), then the complete backup up of the PC hard drive onto an external USB hard-drive. While the backup is being created, we will discuss Disk Imaging v Cloning, and other types of backups that one can perform. Session 2 is the Restoring of the backup ie Imagine that the dreaded disaster has happened to the PC’s hard drive, and you need to perform a Restore process to recover the Windows system, programs and all your personal data that was on the failed hard disk. While the backup is being restored we will continue our discussion of Backup plans and retention. What you will learn Session 1 1. Rescue media and Windows PE 2. Introduction to Macrium Reflect7 3. Installing Macrium Reflect 4. Types of Backups 5. Disk imaging 6. Differential and incremental images 7. File and folder backups Session 2 1. Restoring files and folders 2. Restoring images 3. Using Windows 10 File Explorer 4. Reviewing your backup history 5. Disk cloning 6. Backup Plans |
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Digital Wills
When: Friday 28 June, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Co-ordinator: Peter Moon Register: Registration required. Click SeniorNet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Digital Wills)
This workshop will be presented by Erin Bennett from Consumer. People have more than just physical possessions these days. We have photos, videos, online accounts and emails, but what happens to all our digital data when we die? How will loved ones know where to look for these things and will they be able to access them? A "digital" will can help. |
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How to Sign a PDF Form Electronically
When: Tuesday 2 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Allan Chee Register: Registration required. Click SeniorNet Registration If registration limit is exceeded a wait list will be created and you will be advised when the next class will be scheduled. Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
Click for Details (Sign A PDF Electronically)
Imagine you have been emailed a document, and you have to sign and send it back. You have probably printed it, signed it, then scanned it to send it back. But there's a better, faster way and this workshop will show you how. The demonstration and practice will be on Windows 10 computers, iPad/iPhone and Android tablets, but the technique can be used on any platform e.g. Linux. Feel free to bring your own laptop, tablet or smartphone. The workshop will explain the difference between electronic and digital signatures and will tell you what you need to do for the various platforms. |
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Cruise Travel Lite
When: Wednesday 3 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Peter Chik Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Cruise Travel Lite)
Presenter Peter Chik recently returned from a two week cruise on a brand new ship “Spectrum of the Seas” from Dubai to Singapore. The main theme on this talk is pack small and play big and travel with minimum fuss leveraging the use of technology and apps. For this he will demonstrate his 42 pocket organiser travel vest and the use of an iPhone X as his primary travel camera and communication device. He will show you how effortlessly you can set up a broadcast WhatsApp group ( instead of group emails) to communicate with family and friends on the go. A number of useful apps will be demonstrated - Google photos, Snapseed , video collage, GoPix, StitchIt, autostitch , video2photo, perfect image, PhotoSync, GoodReader, camera+ , photo manager pro, pixlr, Libby library app, origami slide show, keynote presenter and more. Come and listen to Peter on how these apps can also be usefully applied to navigate your daily digital life even if you are not contemplating travels in the near future. |
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 5 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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Streaming - The new face of entertainment and sport
When: Tuesday 9 July, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Antony Zogg Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable on the day |
Click for details (Streaming - The new face of entertainment and sport)
Antony Zogg of Noel Leeming will present Streaming as The new face of entertainment & s and what gear you need to have to watch your favourite TV programs, movies, and sport on you big TV screen. |
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 10 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. Scroll down to the Computer Owners Group section on our Newsletter page to see notes taken at previous meetings. |
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 11 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. Each month there is a special topic of interest to members. This session is mainly focused on discussing photos of large and small items of flora and fauna. Bring along a selection of your pics either on SC card or on a USB memory stick (and your digicam), with questions and suggestions:
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 15 July, 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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Android Smartphones and Tablets Users Group
When: Tuesday 23 July, 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. Topics covered in our previous meeting included
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Press Reader to read Library magaines and newspapers from your own PC or tablet
When: Wednesday 24 July, 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 |
Click for details (Read Library magaines and newspapers from your own PC or tablet)
Alan will explain how to use the Press Reader that is associated with the Wellington City Library to read for FREE (provided you have a Wellington Library Card) newspapers, (Dominion Post & others), and magazines (Listener, Cuisine). |
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 25 July, 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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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 Room 11 and 12 Coordinator: Sandra Thorn Register: The maximum number for each session is 6, and as these are popular sessions you must register with Sandra by phone at 232 4173 or email at saonbeauchamp@gmail.com to ensure a tutor is available to assist you. Cost: $10 for up to 1 hour and $15 for up to 2 hours. |
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. |
