News and Notices

2020 AGM
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The AGM scheduled for 18 March was postponed because of the increasing risk from COVID-19. Given that we are now in Lock-down mode for at least 4 weeks it is not possible to physically meet to hold the AGM during April so the Executive Committee has decided to hold one remotely.
 
The AGM will be held online at 11am on Wednesday 15 April using Zoom, a video conferencing tool that many people are now using.
 
Like our normal AGM meetings, we ask those wishing to attend the AGM, to register. The free version of Zoom that we will be using is restricted to 100 participants so only those who register will be sent a password to enable them to join the AGM meeting.
 
To register for the AGM on the 15th April please email me at acheester@gmail.com and I will email you the URL link and password
 
For those of you who are new to Zoom and want to attend the AGM I have provided information to help you set up Zoom on your device - your computer (Windows/Mac), tablets and Smartphones (Android/iOS)
 
To prepare a Desktop/laptop (Windows/Mac) and download and install the Zoom Application:
  • Go to https://zoom.us/download and from the Download Center, click on the Download button under “Zoom Client For Meetings”.
  • Once the download is complete, proceed with installing the Zoom application onto your computer.
 
I suggest you use your normal email address when signing up for the free account, but come up with a new password for your new free Zoom account
 
To prepare your mobile devices do the following
          For Android devices go to Play Store and download the app “Zoom Cloud Meeting”
          For iPad/iPhone devices go to App Store and download the app “Zoom Cloud Meeting”
 
To learn how to use Zoom to join a meeting and see how it operates, click the link below to launch a 9 min Youtube video on “How to join a meeting for the 1st time”
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9isp3qPeQ0E
 
Note: another limitation is that the meeting time can only run for 40 min, so I will open the Zoom meeting room at 10.45am, but will not start the meeting until 11am.
 
I will also schedule a 2nd session to start at 11.45am so if we need more time we can use the 2nd  session
 
Allan Chee
Chairman


SeniorNet Wellington Office Closed Until Further Notice

​ While the office is closed I am working with our Executive and other knowledgeable members on ways SeniorNet can provide help and tech support remotely or online.

As a first step if you need help before I get a system in place, ring or email the Help Centre (Sandra Thorn by phone at 232 4173 or email at saonbeauchamp@gmail.com.  Sandra will take down the problem you want help with and pass it on to the appropriate “expert” help person to get in touch to help you.

 Please check here for updates or you can visit our Facebook Page  using one of the following links:

for Facebook users:    @WellingtonSeniornet 

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or click here 
        
Allan Chee
Chairman
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Courses and Workshops

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The Help Centre (Closed, but ring or email Sandra if you need help) 

When: Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 and 12
Coordinator: Sandra Thorn 
Register:  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.
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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.   ​