Welcome to Wellington SeniorNet
SeniorNet is the place where people aged 50+ meet to learn to use and enjoy technology in their everyday lives.
SeniorNet is the place where people aged 50+ meet to learn to use and enjoy technology in their everyday lives.
Welcome to a New Year and a new way of operating under the Covid Protection Framework (traffic lights system).
The office will open on Tuesday 25 January with an Android Special Interest Group meeting that day. The Help Centre reopens on Monday 31 January. We are planning a full year of learning sessions to try to make up for all those that had to be cancelled over the last two years.
Things will operate a little differently in 2022.
Firstly the office will be closed on Wednesdays from mid-February until we can attract and train more office volunteers.
Secondly, two of the organisations located on Level 1 Anvil House have been designated as essential services. This means that they cannot restrict access on the basis of vaccination status and unvaccinated people will have access to their offices and the corridor and bathrooms on Level 1. All staff in these organisations are fully vaccinated.
In order to best protect our members, SeniorNet Wellington is introducing the following protocols:
- Office volunteers and tutors are fully vaccinated.
- Only fully vaccinated members will be able to visit the office or attend face-to-face learning sessions or other functions. Vaccine passes will be used for validation and members need to scan the QR code or sign in on arrival.
- Masks are to be worn on entry to and when leaving training and meeting rooms (rooms 1,2,11 and 12) or the office. This includes when walking along the corridor or using the kitchen or bathroom. Masks may be removed in those rooms if wished.
- Surfaces in training rooms 11 and 12 and rooms 1 and 2 will be wiped with cleaning material provided before and after use. Cleaning material will also be available in the kitchen and bathrooms.
Pam Fletcher
Chairperson
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Current Newsletters:
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Current Notices:
CAUTION - SCAM ALERT
Te Tari Taiwhenua Department of Internal Affairs want to make the public aware of a large-scale malware scam which has generated thousands of complaints over the last 24 hours. (dated 29 September)
The scam involves people being sent a text message indicating you have a parcel that is out for delivery, or that has failed, with a link included. This link is to a website that asks the recipient to download a new application to their phone. If you receive this message, please do not click on that link - it is not safe. May be a good idea to tell your family and friends.
Read this article for more information: please click here (it's ok to click here :)
seniorhangouts
SeniorHangouts is a virtual learning centre of SeniorNet NZ, which has been conceptualized to mitigate the constraints posed by COVID. It is a small bite sized 30 minutes online learning on technology from Mon-Fri 10am, Mon-Thu 1pm and Fri at 130pm as per the Schedule below.
Sessions will be presented by SeniorHangouts Buddies and external speakers.
seniorhangouts
SeniorHangouts is a virtual learning centre of SeniorNet NZ, which has been conceptualized to mitigate the constraints posed by COVID. It is a small bite sized 30 minutes online learning on technology from Mon-Fri 10am, Mon-Thu 1pm and Fri at 130pm as per the Schedule below.
Sessions will be presented by SeniorHangouts Buddies and external speakers.
Linking to SeniorHangouts
Methods to get on SeniorHangouts session:
1. Zoom users - People who use zoom application on their desktop/laptop/mobile/tablet devices use the link
https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/j/5945680835?pwd=TndGQ2pFNmtPNGNQOVpIT2hyOW80UT09
Meeting ID: 5945680835 passcode: SH123
2. non-Zoom users.- People who do not have zoom installed on their device and wans to connect from the browser itself, click on the link below (be mindful that this is limited feature app where virtual background and some enhanced on-app functionalities wouldn't work)
https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/wc/join/5945680835?pwd=TndGQ2pFNmtPNGNQOVpIT2hyOW80UT09
Recordings:
All the sessions are recorded and are available for viewing. For accessing all previous recordings on SeniorHangouts https://classroom.google.com/c/MTY0NjUwOTQ1MTg2?cjc=s6ps2dy
Methods to get on SeniorHangouts session:
1. Zoom users - People who use zoom application on their desktop/laptop/mobile/tablet devices use the link
https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/j/5945680835?pwd=TndGQ2pFNmtPNGNQOVpIT2hyOW80UT09
Meeting ID: 5945680835 passcode: SH123
2. non-Zoom users.- People who do not have zoom installed on their device and wans to connect from the browser itself, click on the link below (be mindful that this is limited feature app where virtual background and some enhanced on-app functionalities wouldn't work)
https://seniornet-nz.zoom.us/wc/join/5945680835?pwd=TndGQ2pFNmtPNGNQOVpIT2hyOW80UT09
Recordings:
All the sessions are recorded and are available for viewing. For accessing all previous recordings on SeniorHangouts 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 Smartphones & Tablets Group
When: Tuesday 25 January, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, 1st Floor, Room 2 Facilitator: Graeme Munro Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members Limit of 15 in Room 2, Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
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 January, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor Room 2 Facilitator: Alan Royal Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members Limit of 15 in Room 2, Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
Click for details (Q & A 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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Apple MacOS User Group
When: Monday 31 January, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, 1st Floor Room 2 Tutor: Bruce Ralph Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members Limit of 15 in Room 2, Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
Click for details (Apple MAC Os Group)
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 a few advanced features, along with some anticipated interruptions from the audience sharing their knowledge and experiences with others at the Tutorial. Topics covered in the November meeting included:
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 4 February 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor Room 2 Facilitator: Allan Chee Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members Limit of 15 in Room 2, Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
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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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 9 February, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor Room 2 Facilitator: Michael Munro Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members Limit of 15 in Room 2, Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
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 10 February, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House,1st Floor Room 2 Facilitators: Ray Heenan, Rick Howarth. Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members Limit of 15 in Room 2, Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
Click for details ( Digicam Group)
Rick Howarth has put together a presentation, showing some black and white photos preparation on digital cameras. |
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The Help Centre (every Monday except public holidays)
The Help Centre is now closed and will reopen on Monday 31 January.
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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 to ensure a tutor is available to assist you. Phone the office (04) 473 1510. Office is attended weekdays 10am to 12pm, except Wednesdays and public holidays. Or email the office wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com (emails monitored most days) Sandra will then contact you to discuss your request. Cost: $10 per session (payment in cash please) Full vaccination required and mask wearing recommended |
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 log on details and passwords for your device. |
