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General Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
Course Registrations: seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com
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Free Visitors Session Friday 14 August, 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 on Level 1 Anvil House, 138 Wakefield Street 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 |
Course later in August
Start a personal blog for fun, interest and company, 26 August, 2 &16 September
Ever thought of starting a personal blog? Blogging is quieter, slower, and safer than other social media. You are in control. You can keep it private or share with the world. You can use it for any topic from recipes to rocket science. It can be anything from a diary to a newsletter, a photo album, a memoir or a novel. (We won’t look at commercial blogs.) You’ll start from scratch by joining WordPress and exploring other blogs. Bring your own device, preferably a laptop.
The course is run by Rachel McAlpine, a poet and web content expert. Her website, including her blog, is at https://writeintolife.com. See below for more details.
Ever thought of starting a personal blog? Blogging is quieter, slower, and safer than other social media. You are in control. You can keep it private or share with the world. You can use it for any topic from recipes to rocket science. It can be anything from a diary to a newsletter, a photo album, a memoir or a novel. (We won’t look at commercial blogs.) You’ll start from scratch by joining WordPress and exploring other blogs. Bring your own device, preferably a laptop.
The course is run by Rachel McAlpine, a poet and web content expert. Her website, including her blog, is at https://writeintolife.com. See below for more details.
Have you visited our Facebook Page? If not, why not take a look now at:
for Facebook users: @WellingtonSeniornet for Messenger users: m.me/WellingtonSeniornet or click here
for Facebook users: @WellingtonSeniornet for Messenger users: m.me/WellingtonSeniornet or click here
All courses, workshops and tutorials are for financial members only. To become a member, please see our joining page.
Courses and Workshops
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Facebook Security & Privacy
Session 1 of 2 When: Tuesday 11 August, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Registration: Registration required as numbers limited to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list and advised when the next course will be scheduled. Cost for the two sessions is $20 - payable on the first day, correct change appreciated. |
Click for details (facebook security & Privacy)
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 12 August, 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. |
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 13 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Ray Heenan and Bryan Carver 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. |
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Apple MacOS User Group Tutorial
When: Monday 17 August, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Facilitator: Bruce Ralph Register: Pre-registration is not required. Cost: This meeting is free for SeniorNet members |
Click for details (Apple MAC Os tUTORIAL)
This user group is suitable for all experience levels including those who are new to MAC. I will start by showing 8 tips for easier use of your Mac, then I will do a little more work with Photo Application and also finish the 'Greek video' using iMovies Application and, as a third part of the Tutorial I will show how to create a Slideshow using Apple’s Keynote presentation Application. Finally finishing the tutorial with questions and answers. I am looking forward to this, as there is lots to discuss . . Bruce |
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Facebook Security & Privacy
Session 2 of 2 When: Tuesday 18 August, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Mary Newman Register: Registration required as numbers limited to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list and advised when the next course will be scheduled. Cost for the two sessions is $20 - payable on the first day, correct change appreciated. |
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Android Smartphone and Tablet Users Group
When: Tuesday 25 August 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 the July meeting include:
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Personal Blogging Session 1 of 3
When: Wednesday 26 August, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter:Rachel McAlpine Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list for cancellations. Cost: $10 per session - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
Click for details (Personal blogging: what why and how)
A guide to personal blogging as a tool for self-expression and a virtual social life. You’ll create a WordPress account, explore a variety of personal blogs and start planning your own. |
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 27 August 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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Personal Blogging Session 2 of 3
When: Wednesday 2 September, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Rachel McAlpine Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list for cancellations. Cost: $10 per session - payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
Click for details (start your wordpress blog)
You’ll create your blog and publish your first blog entry, knowing that it’s free and fun and safe, and every mistake can be fixed. Style guidelines for blog. |
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 4 September, 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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Personal Blogging Session 3 of 3
When: Wednesday 16 September, 10:00am –12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 11 Presenter: Register: Registration required. Numbers restricted to 8 Click Seniornet Registration. If registration limit is exceeded you will be put on a wait list for cancellations. Cost: $10 per session- payable at the door, correct change appreciated. |
Click for details (make friends through your blog)
Learn how to gather readers and engage with them. (Half of older bloggers surveyed valued the online companionship above all.) Join the conversation around other blogs. |
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The Help Centre
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When: Monday, 10:00am - 12:00pm or 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Rooms 11 and 12 Coordinator: Sandra Thorn Bookings are essential as the number attending will be limited to 4 members per session until further notice. Please 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. |
