Monthly or fortnightly SIG meetings ,
who should come ? anyone, all devices, all skills, no need to bring devices, just turn up, bring a friend.
INTEREST GROUPS
SeniorNet Nelson has eight Special Interest Groups, held monthly. All members are welcome. There is no need to register, just turn up. $5 koha please. A link button to each group can be found at the bottom of every screen giving news of upcoming meetings and reports of previous meetings.
Do you know something about, or want to find out from a fellow member their experience on a set of topics or a particular topic ? Then come along to one of our Special Interest Groups ( SIGs) .
We already have SIGS for Media and Coffee and learn see here and click. ………..
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Coffee and Learn Special interest group
This is truly a “Learning Together” Group – people with all levels of knowledge will hopefully learn something and also be able to contribute.
Who should come?
- People with any kind of device or system, but there is no need to bring your device
- People with all manner of skills, many or few
- People who just want to listen, or would like to contribute their knowledge
What topic will be demonstrated and discussed?
- Each month the focus will be on a different topic
- We will briefly cover the basics and then go on to find out more
The Puhoi to Warkworth Motorway project is well under way and is now only two years before completion. At our members meeting on 30th September a representative from the NX2 group who are responsible for the building of the road will give a presentation on the progress so far.
To find out the latest information regarding the construction of this new road don’t miss this important meeting which is free to all members. Feel free to bring along a guest.
Monday 30 September 1-30pm : Members meeting- NX2 Motorway talk.
Announcing Special Interest Groups at SeniorNet Warkworth.
Special Interest Groups will meet once a month. All members are welcome. There is no need to register. $5 koha please.
The first group for members with a special interest in Media (Video, images, music, streaming and much much more), met on Tuesday 10 September 2019, 1-30 to 3-30 PM.
Watch this space for the announcement of additional exciting Special Interest Groups.
INFORMATION DESK: Is available every Friday afternoon from 12.00 – 1.30pm for you to come in and book the course that you have been promising yourself you will do in 2019.
Fridays 1200 noon to 1-30pm
Information: an experienced volunteer can talk you through the set of courses, book you on a course and help you join.
Help: tutors will be available to help you with your phone, tablet, laptop or your desktop. Please sign the register at the front desk and you will be dealt with sequentially and dependent upon the skills available that day. For help there is a $2-00 contribution per person, against our costs.
Are for beginners who have never used a computer and for those who would like to do a refresher course…
Using Windows 10
Getting Started with Computers
Using Microsoft Word or Libre Writer
Word Processing using Microsoft Word
Working with Pictures in Windows 10
Organising Your Windows Computer
Excel for Seniors
Libre Base
Presentations are held weekly during term time on Mondays at 1-30 pm to 3-30 pm on a variety of topics.
So come along : cost $5.00 to members, who are asked to wear their badges.
People interested in any workshop and in joining Warkworth SeniorNet are welcome to attend. Our Learning Centre is at 28 Neville St, Warkworth on the lower ground floor of the RSA .
iPad and iPhone
Make a website
Get started with Genealogy
Legacy 8 for Genealogy
Using Publisher
Photoshop Elements
Photoshop advanced
Google Photos
Digital Scrapbooking
Digital Photography
Power Point
Samsung Smartphones
Samsung Tablets
MUSIC
The Media Special Interest Group is the place where a bunch of like minded people get together to discuss interact and share information on all things media related. Smart TVs, Streaming Video, Podcasts, Video Editing, e Books, Ripping CDs, YouTube, Streaming and playing music are just some of the subjects we will cover in this group.
Who should come? People with any device, any operating system and any level of skill. No need to bring your device, no need to register, just turn up. $5.00 towards overheads – Bring a friend!
The first meeting was held on Tuesday 10th September 1.30pm
The subject was :
STREAMING, DOWNLOADING, ORGANISING, , LISTENING, HARDWARE . .
Bring your suggestions, your questions and your tips. You can just sit and listen or share experiences.
A great way to learn from each other in a social setting.
A Convener will open discussions and conversations can branch off in any direction.
The Media Special Interest Group is the place where a bunch of like minded people get together to discuss interact and share information on all things media related. Smart TVs, Streaming Video, Podcasts, Video Editing, e Books, Ripping CDs, YouTube, Streaming and playing music are just some of the subjects we will cover in this group.
Who should come? People with any device, any operating system and any level of skill. No need to bring your device, no need to register, just turn up. $5.00 towards overheads – Bring a friend!
The first meeting will be held on Tuesday 10th September 1.00pm
The subject will be: