Welcome to Wellington SeniorNet
SeniorNet is the place where people aged 50+ meet to learn to use and enjoy technology in their everyday lives.
Wellington SeniorNet is part of a New Zealand wide network of SeniorNets.,Read More
We Offer: Special Interest Groups, Monthly Workshops and a Weekly Help Centre
Special Interest Groups (SIGs) monthly meetings
Apple IOS iPhone & iPad meeting with Allan – Friday 6th September at 10am Read More
Questions and Answers meeting with Ray – Wednesday 11th September at 10am Read More
Photography meeting with Ray – Thursday 12th September at 10am Read More
Windows SIG meeting with Pete – Thursday 12th September at 12:30pm Read More
AppleMac SIG meeting with Bruce – Monday 16th September at 10am Read More
Android SIG meeting with Graeme – Tuesday 24th September at 10am Read More
Questions and Answers meeting with Alan – Thursday 26th September at 12:30 Read More
Presentations and Workshops
If you’re having trouble with registration for an event, copy and paste this email address onto your email: seniornetwgtnrego5@gmail.com
Using Genealogy resources: practice sessions
Tuesday 1st October 12:30 – 2:30pm
Facilitator: Mary Newman
Researching for ancestors
Subject: to be confirmed
These sessions are not formal, but an opportunity for interested people to come together, practice searching and share tips and tricks. Use our SeniorNet computers or bring your own laptop or tablet.
Further practice sessions, using different resources, will be held on the first Tuesday of the month and there’ll be a limit of 8 people.
AppleMac Users Group Wednesday Workshop
Wednesday 2nd October 12:30 – 2:30pm
Presenter: Bruce Ralph
Apple Mac Applications
These meetings are more suitable for those who want a deeper understanding of the applications available with your Mac or MacBook.
Subject: to be confirmed
These sessions are not formal, but an opportunity for interested people to converse together. I usually start with a 40 minute presentation, mixed with really interesting discussion, then coffee or tea. After that I will show ‘some interesting Mac stuff’. Bring your MacBook, or use our MacBook to follow me/us
Learn how to Own Your Online
Wednesday 2nd October – Join online at 9:30am.
Hear from CERT NZ’s Hadyn Green about how to get the most out of online services while keeping safe.
SeniorNet and CERT NZ present a brand new webinar series for SeniorNet members (who are registered with Senior Hangouts)
If you have not already joined SeniorHangouts, see the information at the end of this web page, at the Senior HangOuts schedule.
zoom sessions at 9:30am the first Wednesday of each month
Android Smartphone Basics – 3 Courses 12th, 19th & 26th September
When: 1st Session – Thursday 12th September 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11
Facilitator: Allan Chee and a panel of tutors
- These are Hands-on courses and will be limited to 6 students per class.
- These 3 September classes will be for members who have an Android Phone.
Session 1 –The Basics – Outline
Register: These are Hands-on courses and will be limited to 6 students per class.
Registration Below
Cost: $10 per session – payable on the day
Common types of Smartphones. Types of Smartphone Operating systems, Android and Apple iOS devices, hardware parts and names, power on and off, Sleep/Wake button, Home Button, Volume Button and Side switch function, Status Icons,
Smartphone setup, connecting to Wi-Fi, Android ID’s, Your Smartphone name.
Using the Phone App, making & answering calls, using favourites &recent calls.
Using the Contacts App, adding & deleting contacts, setting up Groups
Using the Message App, types of messages, sending & receiving messages
What: Android Basics 2
When: 2nd Session – Thursday 19th September 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11
Facilitator: Allan Chee and a panel of tutors
Session 2 -The Camera, Photos & Mail Apps
Mail App
Email is probably one of the first things you’ll want to set up on your device. All you have to do is sign into your account using the appropriate app, then you can start sending & receiving messages as you do on a regular computer. Most people use the “official” app for their email service, such as the Outlook app by Microsoft, the Gmail app by Google.
Register: These are Hands-on courses and will be limited to 6 students per class.
Registration Below
Cost: $10 per session – payable on the day
Is intended to bring a Smartphone user to be an effective user of their Android Phone.
The Camera app on your smartphone allows you take photos and videos with ease. You can also use different camera modes such as Live Focus, Night Mode, Portrait, Landscape, Slow-Mo, to customise your shot or video for the occasion.
▪ Google Photos Android. Both these Photos app is one of the best tools to organise, edit and share your pictures. The app offers many editing features for your smartphone, and it can even compete with some of the best photo editing app on your PC.
▪ Whether you’re a professional photographer or you’re just starting to learn how to use the Camera app on your smartphone, learning how to manage and organise your picture through these apps is essential. Trying to learn everything in a day can be overwhelming, especially if you’re just starting out, but be patient, take it slowly and you will succeed.
What: Android Basics 3
When: 3rd Session – Thursday 26th September 10:00 – 12:00
Where: Anvil House, Level 1 Room 11
Facilitator: Allan Chee and a panel of tutors
Session 3 – Using Maps for Navigation.
Register: These are Hands-on courses and will be limited to 6 students per class.
Registration Below
Cost: $10 per session – payable on the day
If registration numbers are exceeded you will be put on a wait list and advised when the next class will be scheduled.
Maps
Maps is a superb navigational tool. It makes great use of your Smartphone’s location awareness, it gives an accurate map of your location, show directions to where you want to go and helps you find local amenities.
Settings.
The Settings App enables you to get important information about your phone & manage the phone’s settings, including Connection Settings, Device Settings, App Settings & General Settings.
Help Centre
When: Monday 10:00 – 12:00 pm or 12:30 – 2:30 pm (Except Public holidays)
Where: Anvil House, 1st Floor
Coordinator: Sandra Thorn
Our preference is to see you at Anvil House but we may be able to offer help Tuesday to Friday between the hours of 10am and 2.30pm, possibly at a different location, depending on the availability of tutors.
These options should be discussed with Sandra.
Bookings are essential as places at each session are limited.
To ensure a tutor is available Sandra can be contacted either by clicking ‘Click to Book’ button or by phoning the office on (04) 473 1510 weekdays (except Wednesday) between the hours 10am and 12noon. Ask to speak to Sandra, the office staff will pass on the message and she will get back to you to arrange an appointment.
The Help Centre tutors can assist current financial members who are new to technology or wish to improve their skills or are having problems with their portable devices. We offer ‘one on 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 devices such as smartphones, laptops, tablets, Apple Macs, iPads and Desktops.
Cost: $10.00 for up to 2 hours tuition (payment in cash please)
The SeniorNet Federation Zoom Sessions are both a social networking platform and designed to provide seniors with educational content to help navigate the digital world. Take a look at what SeniorHangouts currently offers at www.seniorhangouts.nz … watch the video, then scroll right to the bottom to see all that is being offered. SeniorHangouts are FREE but only available to SeniorNet members.
Access the Zoom session at your home, using your computer and your coffee.
To find out more and how to join SeniorHangouts click here
Note: If you find anything on the website that is broken, please ’email administration’