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Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
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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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 22 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. Scroll down to the Computer Owners Group section on our Newsletter page to see notes taken at previous meetings. |
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Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When: Tuesday 28 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 & 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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Video Streaming Using Apple TV, and Chromecast
When: Wednesday August 29, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Allan Chee Register: Registration required. Click SeniorNet Registration Cost: $10 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Video Streaming Using Apple TV and Chromecast)
Allan Chee will present a workshop explaining what Video Streaming is all about The following topics will be discussed
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Smartphone Drivers License – Smartphone Basics
When: Friday 31 August, 10.00am – 12.00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2 Facilitator: Allan Chee + a number of experienced helpers Register: Registration required as numbers are limited. Please click Seniornet Registration. If registration numbers exceed 7, a wait list will be created and you will be advised the date of the next course. Cost: $10 - payable on the day |
Click for details (Smartphone Drivers Licence - the Basics)
This is the first in a series of our workshops to help you confidently use the clever features of your smartphone. This session is for those who are very new to smartphones and will cover what you should know before you do anything else. This workshop will cover:
Subsequent workshops in the series (still to be scheduled) will cover:
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 13 September, 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. |
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 17 September, 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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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 20 September, 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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Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When: Tuesday 25 September, 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 & 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. |
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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 25 September, 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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Regular Monday Tutorials
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The Help Centre
When: Every Monday, 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-2:30pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 and 12 Coordinators: Ngaire Jackson 389 2629 or ngairej@gmail.com Sandra Thorn 232 4173 or saonbeauchamp@gmail.com |
Click for details (The Help Centre)
The Help Centre is set up to help those new to computers and those wishing to upgrade their skills. 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 laptops; tablets; smart phones; Apple Macs; iPads. You can either 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. If your queries are about E-mail please make sure you bring your passwords. However, if your problem is Hardware or Operating System related, we will refer you to the Clinic which operates on Mondays from 12:30 to 2:30 in Room 2. |
Register: Class size is limited to 7, and as this is a popular session you must register with one of the coordinators before Monday to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
Cost: $10 for up to 1 hour, $15 for up to 2 hours
Cost: $10 for up to 1 hour, $15 for up to 2 hours
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The Clinic
When: Every Monday, 12:30pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Register: Registration not required but please be on time to ensure a technical specialist is available Cost: $10 |
Click for details (The Clinic)
If you are having problems with the operating systems or hardware of your portable device (e.g. smartphone, laptop or tablet), at the Clinic you can have a 1-on-1 consultation with a highly skilled technician. Bring your device in, make sure it is charged and you have all cables and accessories and you know your passwords. |
