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General Office email: wellingtonseniornet@gmail.com
Course Registrations: seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com
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News and Notices
September Newsletter
Here is a copy of our very full September Newsletter.
Here is a copy of our very full September Newsletter.
Volunteers Meeting Thursday 3 October, 10:00am
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.
There will be a special speaker from Inland Revenue.
Please note that the date of this meeting is incorrect in the newsletter - it is on 3 October.
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.
There will be a special speaker from Inland Revenue.
Please note that the date of this meeting is incorrect in the newsletter - it is on 3 October.
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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Android Smartphone and Tablet Users Group
When: Tuesday 24 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 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 our previous meeting included:
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Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When: Thursday 26 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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Faststone Image Enhancement
When: Friday 27 September, 10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 12 Presenter: Bryan Carver Register: Registration required, maximum of 7 participants. Click Seniornet Registration Cost: $5 - payable at the door, correct change appreciated |
Click for details (Faststone Image Enhancement)
This program is free and easy to use. Bryan will download from the internet the latest version so you can see exactly how to do that. If you get into strike downloading the programme at home just phone Bryan and he will guide you through the process. That is all part of this workshop. For a description of the features of Faststone and what it will do read the brief article headed “DIGICAM” in the latest Seniornet Newsletter. Class size is limited to 7. Bryan will run this workshop again at short notice if there is a need. |
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Maximise Your Smartphone
When: , Wednesday 2 October,10:00am - 12:00pm Where: Anvil House, Level 1, Room 2 Presenter: Anthony Zogg from Noel Leeming Register: Registration required. Click Seniornet Registration. Cost: $5 - payable on the day |
Click for details (maximise your smartphone)
Antony will show you how to maximise the use of your smartphone. Further details to come. |
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IOS Users Group
When: Friday 4 October, 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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Computer Owners Group (COG)
When: Wednesday 9 October, 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 10 October, 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 MAC Users Group
When: Monday 21 October, 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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The Help Centre (every Monday except public holidays)
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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. 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. |
