News and Notices ​

SeniorNet AGM 20 June - put it in your diary
The Annual General Meeting of SeniorNet Wellington Incorporated will be held in The Boatshed, Wellington Waterfront on Wednesday, 20 June 2018 commencing at 10 am and finishing with a light luncheon at approximately 12.15pm
AGENDA:
  1. Welcome, Apologies & Confirmation of 2017 minutes
  2. Chairman’s  presentation and discussion
  3. Annual Report and discussion
  4. Financial Report & Appointment of Reviewer
  5. Life Membership & General Business
  6. Guest Speaker – Seth Kenlon (ex Weta Workshop), who will give a presentation about Animation

Copies of the Annual Report and 2017 AGM minutes will be emailed to members shortly.

ELECTION OF OFFICERS AND EXECUTIVE FOR 2018/19
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 2018. All proposers and nominees must be current financial members.

We have to confirm numbers with the venue by 11 June so please let us know if you will be attending before that date.
Enrol by 8 June to go into draws for spot prizes donated by Noel Leeming.  Click here to let us know, or email the office, 
or phone the office 473 1510 (leave a message if office is unattended).
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 for a membership form.

Upcoming Courses and Workshops​    

Online Banking
When: Tuesday 29 May, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2
Presenter: Shane Stratmore and Andrew McNeill (Westpac)
Register: Registration required.  Click SeniorNet Registration
Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated
Click for details  (Online Banking)
Are you reluctant to use online banking?  Worried about the safety of your information (and money!)?

Presenters Shane Stratmore and Andrew MacNeill work in Online Banking at Westpac.  They will demonstrate and discuss the key things you need to know and do when using the Internet for your personal banking, and the basic rules you need to observe to stay safe when banking online.

The session isn’t specific to Westpac and applies broadly to all NZ banking institutions.

The session will be interactive and provide answers to your questions about online and mobile banking.

Previous Online Banking workshops have been well attended, very interesting, and most helpful for members, so please register quickly to avoid disappointment.
Safe Driving Refresher
When: Friday 1 June, 9:45am - 12:15pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 2
Register:  Register with Ann Dalzeil at Age Concern - email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz or phone 499 6646. Numbers are limited to 15.
Cost: $10, but participants will receive a $20 petrol voucher
Click for details  (Safe Driving Refresher)
Age Concern Wellington is running another refresher workshop for senior drivers.

This workshop uses material prepared by NZ Transport Agency, including a DVD of local driving situations, which covers Give Way rules as well as some useful guidelines on driving safely. 

Numbers are restricted to 15 to give participants the opportunity to raise queries, and to take part in discussion. Participants are also given a very useful booklet which covers much of the workshop material and includes information on licence renewal.

​Tea, coffee and a scone will be available.
Advance Care Planning (hosted by Age Concern)
When: Friday 8 June, 11:00am-12:00pm
Where:  Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2
Presenter: Helen Rigby, Advance Care Planning Facilitator 
​Register:  Register with Ann Dalzeil at Age Concern - email communitysup@acwellington.org.nz or phone 499 6646. 
Cost: No charge, but participants must register for catering purposes
Click for details  (Advance Care Planning)
Come along to hear more about this important topic while enjoying real coffee and scones.

Planning for our future health and/or ill-health and what we might want towards the end of our lives can be difficult, so many of us just never have those conversations.  This can leave families to struggle with the grief and self-doubt of ‘did we do the right thing?’

No matter what your age or state of health it’s never too early to start talking about what you might want if you could no longer make decisions for yourself.
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See: https://www.hqsc.govt.nz/our-programmes/advancecareplanning
Digicam Group
When:  Thursday 14 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.
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If you have a camera operational problem do bring it as we will have time for questions and answers. And, as always, if  you have captured something you are really proud of bring it along to share with the group.
Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 18 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.
Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When:  Thursday 21 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 Senior​Net 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.
Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When:  Tuesday 26 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 & 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.
Computer Owners Group (COG) 
When:  Wednesday 27 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.
Getting the most out of your smartphone or tablet
When: Friday 29 June, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2
Presenter: Antony Zogg (Noel Leeming)
Register: Registration required.  Click SeniorNet Registration
Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated
Click for details  (Getting the most out of your smartphone or tablet)
This workshop is suitable to those new to smartphones and tablets.  Antony will cover: 
  • What is a Smart Phone/ Tablet? 
  • Features common to all 
  • Android Phones/ Tablets 
  • Apple Phones/ Tablets 
  • Creating Microsoft /Apple/ Google IDs 
  • Downloading Apps 
  • Other Smart Devices 
  • Q & A

Regular Monday Tutorials

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.
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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:  Registration is not required but you are asked to contact either of the coordinators before Monday to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
Cost:  $5 per hour or part thereof
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 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.