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Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
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News and Notices
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Volunteers Meeting - Thursday 3 May, 9:30 for tea/coffee and 10:00am start
This meeting is for all our volunteers and any members with an interest in being a volunteer. This is where you can have a cuppa with your fellow volunteers, catch up with important information, share thoughts or suggestions and let us know of any problems so they can be dealt with. This month, there will be a speaker from Wellington City Council explaining their "Fix-it" phone app. This is a really useful app that lets you bring any issue to the attention of WCC along with a description of the problem, a photo of it and the location from the GPS on your phone. Bring your smartphone with you and you will be able to load the app. |
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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.
If you are not a member, please see our joining page for a membership form.
Upcoming Courses and Workshops
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Safe Driving Refresher
When: Friday 20 April, 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. |
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Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When: Tuesday 24 April, 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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Understanding the Cloud
When: Tuesday 1 May, 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 (Understanding the Cloud)
The workshop will cover
Google Drive Google Photos Apple iCloud Drop Box
And there will be enough time for Questions and Answers. |
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Google Mail (GMail) (2 weeks)
When: Wednesday 2 and 9 May, 12:30pm – 2:30pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 Tutor: Ngaire Jackson Register: Registation required. Click SeniorNet Registration Cost: $20, payable at the first session |
Click for details (GMail)
The purpose of this hands-on 2-week course is to set up an email account using the free web-based email programme Gmail, and explore the extra services this email programme offers. The only prerequisites are a basic knowledge of using a mouse or touch pad and access to a computer with a broadband connection. Week 1 will cover:
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Safe Driving Refresher
When: Friday 4 May, 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. |
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Digicam Group
When: Thursday 10 May, 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. 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. |
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Hands-on iPad Part 2 (2 Sessions)
When: Thursday 10 and 17 May, 10:00am – 12:00pm Where: Anvil House Level 1, Room 11 Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $20, payable at the first session. Registrations limited to 7 so be quick to be in! If the registration limit is exceeded, a wait list will be created and you will be emailed the date of the next course. |
Click for details (iPad Hands on Short Course)
This hands-on course intends to enable students to develop a good working knowledge of a specific operating systems and common utilities and applications – the Apple iOS and iPad and continues from the topics introduced in iPad Part 1. What you will learn - More on iCloud, iTunes, and App Store, Productivity Apps, Redeeming Gift cards, More Settings, Control Center as short cut to common settings, Customising iPad, Storage management, Typing and Editing text, Restart or Reset iPad. Session 1 -- 10 May
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 17 May, 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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Safe Driving Refresher
When: Friday 18 May, 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. |
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 21 May, 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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Android Smartphones & Tablets Group
When: Tuesday 22 May, 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 23 May, 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. |
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: 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
Cost: $5 per hour or part thereof
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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 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. |
