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SeniorNet Newsflash

Chris Flaherty from Seniornet Hawkes Bay

This News Flash outlines some changes and additions to our Course Schedule published in the latest Newsletter which we would ask you to carefully note. We have got off to quite a slow start with registrations for courses, workshops and special interest groups so far this term while there has been a growing interest in our One to One sessions.

We are keen to support our loyal volunteer tutors who give their valuable time freely to put together the courses and present them for your benefit. Please support them by registering early for their classes.

Additions/changes to the Course Schedule:

Windows 10, Parts 1, 2 and 3:
These courses commence with Part 1 on Wednesday 16th. May at 2:00pm. This covers the User Setup, Desktop and Start Screen.
Part 2 is on Wednesday 23rd. May at 2:00pm. and details the Task Bar.
Part 3 is on Wednesday 30th May at 2:00pm. and covers Settings.

Each class costs $10.00. Enrol for one, two or all three classes as required.

On-Line Photobooks:
Date changes for this three week course are as follows:
Class 1 is on Tuesday 22 May at 10:00am (formerly Tuesday 15th May).
Class 2 is on 29th May at 10:00am (formerly 22nd May).
Class 3 is on 5th June at 2:00pm (formerly 29th May).
Please note change of time for class 3. Photobooks free refresher session remains on Tuesday 12th June at 2pm. See registration details below.

Course Vacancies:
We have vacancies on each of the course below at this time.

iPad for Beginners: Starts this Tuesday 15th. May at 2:00pm and continues on Tuesday 22nd and 29th May. This is a great course to provide confidence to members with new or not so new iPads who may be having difficulty getting the best out of their devices. Cost is $30.

Call Jenny to enquire or register, on 876 0315 or Terry on 8777 944 before midday Monday 14th. May.

Windows 10 Classes 1, 2 and 3 each have vacancies. Significant changes are coming to Windows 10 soon. Ensure you are familiar with the current programme before it changes again. Register on line via the Web site (see below), phone the Learning Centre on 877 2157 or Call Terry on 877 7944 to enquire or book.

On-Line Photobooks. Create stunning digital ‘for ever’ digital photo albums of those special birthdays, anniversaries, family genealogy records, reunions or other special events. These can be passed to family members as gifts. Make use of those special photographs sitting out of sight in boxes. This Course is not for beginners. You can use your own device or a SeniorNet computer. Book via the Web site – see below, call the Learning Centre on 877 2157 or call Terry on 877 7944 to enquire or book.

Reminders:
Monday afternoons have been set aside as ‘Drop In’ afternoons – from 2pm to 4pm. Come and discuss anything associated with SeniorNet, your devices, hardware or software issues or just for a chat and a cuppa. Bring a friend if you like. They start this Monday 14 May and are free. No bookings required.

NOTE: Our web address is: www.seniornethb.org.nz...
All courses, workshops, special interest groups and online registration forms for courses and 1 to 1 sessions, plus other matters of interest are freely available for anyone to access.

Our Learning Centre Phone No. is: 877 2157. If unattended your voicemail call will be immediately forwarded to a committee member. Please leave contact details and a brief message.

Don’t forget!! It is necessary to register for all classes, workshops or 1 to 1 sessions before the scheduled date. This is necessary to allow Tutors time to contact members with instructions prior to classes, prepare manuals and arrange volunteer helpers. Please use the web site or Learning Centre phone to contact us.

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