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Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
Visitors Day Friday 5 April, 12:30pm - 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.
Free Visitors Session Friday 5 April, from 12:30pm to 2:30pm
Level 1, Anvil House 138 - 140 Wakefield Street Join us 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. For more information or to register, please contact: Graham Hill, phone 380 8097 or email graham.hill@orcon.net.nz or Franci Stapleton, phone 972 1990 or email staplefran@gmail.com |
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 to apply for membership.
If you are not a member, please see our joining page to apply for membership.
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
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Hands-on intro to iPad Part 2 (2 Sessions)
When: Thursday 21 and 28 March, 12:30pm – 2:30pm Where: Anvil House Level 1, Room 11 Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Numbers are limited, so be quick to be in! Cost: $20 for both sessions, payable at the first session. If the registration limit is exceeded, a wait list will be created and you will be emailed the date of the next course. |
Click for details (Hands-on Intro to IPAD Part 2)
This hands-on course intends to enable students to develop a good working knowledge of a specific operating system and common utilities and applications – the Apple iOS and iPad and continues from the topics introduced in iPad Part 1. What you will learn - More on iCloud, iTunes, and App Store, Productivity Apps, Redeeming Gift cards, More Settings, Control Center as short cut to common settings, Customising iPad, Storage management, Typing and Editing text, Restart or Reset iPad. Session 1
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Android & Microsoft Group
When: Tuesday 26 March, 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 & Microsoft Smartphones and 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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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 28 March, 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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Hands-on iPad Part 3 (2 Sessions)
When: Thursday 4 and 11 April, 12:30pm – 2:30pm Where: Anvil House Level 1, Room 11 Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Numbers are limited, so be quick to be in! Cost: $20 for both sessions, payable at the first session. If the registration limit is exceeded, a wait list will be created and you will be emailed the date of the next course. |
Click for details (Hands on IPAD Part 3)
This is the continuation of the practical hands-on course of getting to know the iPad and the iOS that drives it, and continues on from Parts 1 and 2. Please note that Parts 1 & 2 are not a prerequisite for attending either of the Part 3 classes as long as you can “see” that the topics are ones that can expand your knowledge on the use of your iPad/iPhone . Session 1
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 5 April, 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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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 10 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. 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 April, 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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Smartphone Drivers License – Episode 3 - Whatsapp and Google Photos
When: Thursday 11 April, 10.00am – 12.00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Presenter: Graeme Munro + experienced helpers Register: Registration required as numbers are limited. Please click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $10 - payable on the day If the course limit is exceeded, a wait list will be created and you will be emailed the date of the next course. |
Click for details (Smartphone Drivers Licence - Whatsapp and Google Photos)
This Workshop is one of a series of hands-on sessions intended to generate effective and competent Smartphone users. At the end of the series, the Smartphone user will have gained a Smartphone “Drivers License” In this session covers Whatsapp and Google Photos - two of the most popular apps used in Android and IOS Smartphones today. Whatsapp is a must-have app which is widely used for instant communications, one to one or in groups. It is easy to set up for sending photos (up to 30 can be attached in one message), videos, PDF documents and internet links as well as location sharing. In addition it can used for voice communication and video face to face chats. The app is very transformative for users communications once they have acquired a taste of it. Whatsapp is typically used to interact in family groups, dinner outings and many social groups. All that is required is a smartphone with a mobile number and use of wifi. Google Photos provides free unlimited cloud storage for users to back up their photos. The app has built in artificial intelligence to recognise faces, objects, documents and places. Users can also retrospectively insert geographic location on old photos with the assistance of other supporting apps. For users who take a lot of photos or have a huge stash of family photos to backup google photos is another must-have app. |
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Smartphone Drivers License – Episode 4 - Internet and Basic Settings
When: Thursday 18 April, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Presenter: Graeme Munro + experienced helpers Register: Registration required as numbers are limited. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $10, payable at the first session. If the course limit is exceeded, a wait list will be created and you will be emailed the date of the next course. |
Click for details (Smartphone Drivers Licence -Internet and Basic Settings)
This Workshop is one of a series of hands-on sessions intended to generate effective and competent Smartphone users. At the end of the series, the Smartphone user will have gained a Smartphone “Drivers License”. This unit will cover the following features of your Smartphone – The Internet App – Accessing and Searching the Internet
Intro to the Settings App – Management of your Smartphone Settings.
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Android & Microsoft Group
When: Tuesday 23 April, 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 & Microsoft Smartphones and 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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The Help Centre (every Monday except public holidys)
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When: Every 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. |
