If you would like to learn something that doesn't seem to be on our course list, please email the office who will forward your email to the appropriate course coordinator.
Our main learning opportunities are listed below. Each session along with details about how to register will also be listed on the home page shortly before the session is to be held.
Workshops
Workshops provide a 2-hour presentation on a variety of interesting topics. All scheduled workshops are shown on our calendar, and closer to their date they will also be shown on our home page and this will tell you how to register. Details are also emailed to members shortly beforehand. Pre-registration for workshops is required as numbers may be limited.
They are held several times a month from 10am-12pm
Cost per workshop is $5.
Coordinator Peter Moon
Workshops provide a 2-hour presentation on a variety of interesting topics. All scheduled workshops are shown on our calendar, and closer to their date they will also be shown on our home page and this will tell you how to register. Details are also emailed to members shortly beforehand. Pre-registration for workshops is required as numbers may be limited.
They are held several times a month from 10am-12pm
Cost per workshop is $5.
Coordinator Peter Moon
Short Courses
Short courses are more hands-on than the workshops. Short courses are generally taught in the classroom where all students will have access to one of our PCs. Upcoming courses are listed on the home page and this will tell you how to register. Details are also emailed to members shortly beforehand. Pre-registration is required as numbers may be limited.
Previous short courses have included:
Android
GMail
iPad
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
TradeMe
RealMe Government Logon
Using the online material at the Wellington City Library
Windows Movie Maker
Cost of Short Courses is $10 per 2-hour session.
Short courses are more hands-on than the workshops. Short courses are generally taught in the classroom where all students will have access to one of our PCs. Upcoming courses are listed on the home page and this will tell you how to register. Details are also emailed to members shortly beforehand. Pre-registration is required as numbers may be limited.
Previous short courses have included:
Android
GMail
iPad
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Excel
TradeMe
RealMe Government Logon
Using the online material at the Wellington City Library
Windows Movie Maker
Cost of Short Courses is $10 per 2-hour session.
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.
Mondays 10:00 - 12:00 or 12:30pm-2:30pm, Level 1 Room 11
Cost of the practice session is $5 per hour or part thereof. Registration is not required but you are asked to contact one of the coordinators before Monday to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
Coordinators Ngaire Jackson phone 389 2629, email ngairej@gmail.com or Sandra Thorn phone 232 4173, email saonbeauchamp@gmail.com
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.
Mondays 10:00 - 12:00 or 12:30pm-2:30pm, Level 1 Room 11
Cost of the practice session is $5 per hour or part thereof. Registration is not required but you are asked to contact one of the coordinators before Monday to ensure a tutor is available to assist you.
Coordinators Ngaire Jackson phone 389 2629, email ngairej@gmail.com or Sandra Thorn phone 232 4173, email saonbeauchamp@gmail.com
The Clinic
If you have a hardware or operating system problem with your portable computing device, bring it to the Clinic and one of our experts will try to resolve it for you.
Mondays 12:30pm, Level 1 Room 2
Cost for the Clinic is $10. Pre-registration is not required but be on time to ensure a specialist is available.
Coordinators Michael Munro and Franci Stapleton
If you have a hardware or operating system problem with your portable computing device, bring it to the Clinic and one of our experts will try to resolve it for you.
Mondays 12:30pm, Level 1 Room 2
Cost for the Clinic is $10. Pre-registration is not required but be on time to ensure a specialist is available.
Coordinators Michael Munro and Franci Stapleton
Computer Owners Group (COG)
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.
Second Wednesday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Michael Munro
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.
Second Wednesday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Michael Munro
Apple MAC Group
Come to this group to learn about and share your knowledge of your MAC computer.
Third Monday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 12
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Keith Smith
Come to this group to learn about and share your knowledge of your MAC computer.
Third Monday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 12
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Keith Smith
Android Smartphone & Tablets Group
If you want to get the most out of your Android device, come to this user group.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Grahame Munro
If you want to get the most out of your Android device, come to this user group.
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Grahame Munro
Digital Cameras Special Interest Group
Thinking of buying a digital camera? Want to take better pictures? Learn about your camera features? Edit and manage your pictures?
Each month a special speaker will take you through a topic of interest to digital camera users.
Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Ray Heenan
Thinking of buying a digital camera? Want to take better pictures? Learn about your camera features? Edit and manage your pictures?
Each month a special speaker will take you through a topic of interest to digital camera users.
Second Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Ray Heenan
Questions and Answers (Q&A) Group
The format of this group is 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.
Third Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1, Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members, pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Alan Royal
The format of this group is 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.
Third Thursday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1, Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members, pre-registration is not required.
Coordinator Alan Royal
Writing and Publishing Group - This group is suspended until we find a coordinator
This group uses a ‘How do I’ clinic style format to help members who have an interest in writing or publishing. You will be able to discuss your project, ideas, questions, problems or concerns with experienced people.
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
This group uses a ‘How do I’ clinic style format to help members who have an interest in writing or publishing. You will be able to discuss your project, ideas, questions, problems or concerns with experienced people.
Fourth Wednesday of each month, 10am-12pm, Level 1 Room 2
No charge for SeniorNet members. Pre-registration is not required.
