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Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
SeniorNet AGM 19 June
The Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Wellington Incorporated will be held in The Boatshed, Wellington Waterfront on Wednesday, 19 June commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm.
Copies of the Annual Report, Chairman's Report and 2018 AGM minutes will be 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, 19 June commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm.
Copies of the Annual Report, Chairman's Report and 2018 AGM minutes will be 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:
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 2019. All proposers and nominees must be current financial members. |
We have to confirm numbers with the venue by 10 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).
Free Visitors Session Friday 21st June, 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.
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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 |
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 28 May, 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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How to Sign a PDF Form Electronically
When: Tuesday 4 June date, 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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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 7 June, 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 12 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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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 13 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. 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 17 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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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. |
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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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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. |
