News and Notices ​

November Newsletter
Here is our latest newsletter.
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Get Savvy on Scams Workshop  - Monday 19 November 11am - 12pm - Mezzanine Room, Wellington City Library, 65 Victoria Street
It is reported that online scams are costing us $500 million per year with 72% of New Zealander saying they have been targeted by a scam. This workshop will show you how you can protect yourself, family members and clients from the latest scams and frauds.  Get tips on how to recognise a set-up and avoid a scam, and what to do if you discover you have been scammed.
RSVP to info@wesleyca.org.nz or for all queries contact Wesley Community Action 04 385 3727
Full details here.
Important Notice About the Clinic 
From 1 November the Clinic will no longer operate as a separate entity.  However, SeniorNet will continue to offer assistance to those having problems with their portable device as part of the activities of the Help Centre.
If you need assistance please register with Sandra Thorn, phone 04 232 4173 or e-mail saonbeauchamp@gmail.com.
The Help Centre notice below gives further information.
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.

Upcoming Courses and Workshops​    

Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
When:  Thursday 15 November, 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.
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Google Mail (GMail) Course (1 or 2 sessions)
When: Friday 16 and 23 November, 10:00pm –12:00pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1  Room 12
​Tutor: Ngaire Jackson
​​Register:  Registation required.  Click SeniorNet Registration
Cost: $10 per session, payable at the door
Click for details (GMail Short Course)
This course is primarily for members who are already Gmail users, but you will be welcome if you are a new user too.

The purpose is to explore personal settings for a Gmail account and learn how to use the heaps of free web-based programmes that come with it. The course can cover 2 sessions depending on demand.

Learning objectives
  •  use the full range of the Gmail email programme 
  • set up an email template for multiple recipients 
  • where to find tools and programme settings 
  • use Google Drive and Google photos to save to your web-based account. 
  • use some of the other free web-based programmes such as Calendar, books, Utube, translate, google docs and a huge list of other free programmes that now go with a Gmail account. 
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Apple MAC Users Group
When: Monday 19 November, 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 27 November, 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:
  • Using a mobile phone overseas
  • Removing/uninstalling apps
  • Two factor authentication
  • Contacts on both phone & SIM card
  • Wellington Library Mygateway database
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Monday Tutorial

The Help Centre
When: Every Monday, 10:00am-12:00pm or 12:30pm-2:30pm
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11 and 12
Coordinator:  Sandra Thorn
​Cost: $10 for up to 1 hour and $15 for up to 2 hours.
​Register: Class size is limited to 7 and as this is a popular session please register with Sandra at 232 4173 or   saonbeauchamp@gmail.com to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
Click for details  (The Help Centre)
The Help Centre can help members who are -
  •   new to computers
  •   wanting to improve their skills
  •   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.