Senior Net North Shore Inc. helps the over 50’s improve or develop computing skills in order to stay current with advancing technology and meet others in a relaxed and informal environment.
Tutoring is provided by experienced members so they understand your needs as a senior learner. Small class tutoring across a wide range of topics will allow you to follow your interests. The length of each class may vary (1-2.5 hours) and include a break for coffee/tea and a time to meet and chat. They cover operating systems Windows 7/8 and 10 and have a wide range of new, up to date equipment.
As well as offering a beginners Introductory Course where we cover word processing, creating documents, printing, file and folder management, Powerpoint, uploading photos, e-mailing and using the Internet.
They can teach you how to effectively master your cellphone and tablets (IPad and Android).
The programme also covers many interesting topical subjects as well as specialised aspects, such as recording our stories, genealogy, digital photography and photobooks, the use of social media (Facebook etc.), Trade-me and media such as YouTube.
A monthly newsletter will keep you informed of teaching times and coverage. It also contains useful updates and tips.
On the second Sunday of each month you are invited to the monthly meeting, from 10am to 12noon. Guest speakers inform about computer related topics and other topics relevant for seniors. Work that has been done by Senior Net groups is also showcased.
Classes and Meetings are held at: SeniorNet North Shore Inc., Suite 3, St. John Ambulance Rooms, 2 Shea Terrace, Takapuna.
Their website (www.seniornetns.com) is an extensive resource that is continually being added to, and this website also gives access to the monthly newsletter.
For a brochure and further information, contact the Membership Secretary Patricia Lough on Phone 413 6322 or e-mail loughie@vodafone.co.nz
Annual membership is $35 (single) or $50(double) which gives you access to over 20 sessions per month for $3-$5 per session. To Join: Register on-line by going to the link (ABOUT-JOIN) on our website (www.seniornetns.com) or e-mail our membership secretary directly to snet@xtra.co.nz
Visit: www.seniornetns.com
