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It seems that there is still some confusion about how to get to the teaching room upstairs at the Henderson RSA.

Enter the main area of the RSA clubrooms. Walk past the bar and past the coffee machine, turn left and go through the door below a big TV screen and go upstairs. SeniorNet is through the door at the top. You cannot miss it.

W10 Basic Course

You may have just upgraded to W10 or bought a new computer. W10 certainly looks a bit different to what we have been used to in W7 and some older systems. This course consists of three 2 hour classes.

Terry will be taking the course on Thursday May 2, 9, & 16^th from 10am –12noon course fee is $30.00

To book for these classes phone Pam on 827 2156 (answerphone available)

HELP AND INFORMATION DAYS

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will be held at 66 Railside AV Henderson on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month
between 10am and 12 noon.}

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if you need help with your computer or something
you have been shown and just can't remember how it
was done. don't hesitate to call in and see us.
Windows, Apple and Android systems covered. No
appointments are necessary.}

^{To
receive help you must be a current member. All we
ask is a $5 donation.}

REGULAR EVENTS

1st Tuesday of the month: Committee meeting.

3rd Tuesday of the month: SNWA meeting at Kelston Community Centre 10.00 am.

Seniornet West Auckland also offers the following classes on a regular basis if requested by three or more:

Word processing at various levels from basics to levels 1, 2 and 3, Libre Office, ipad, Excel.

For current members of SeniorNet we have new name cards that have a barcode printed on them that can be scanned when purchasing goods from Noel Leaming.

We get a percentage of the cost of goods sold through this company which goes towards running SeniorNet around the country. We therefore need to make sure that every sale is charged as such and not just put on the Gold Card which has been happening.

We will have the cards at the Learning Centre in the Henderson RSA and they can be picked up on our Help Days on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

SeniorNet is not currently getting funding from the Government so your support with this is very much appreciated.

If you would like to do a refresher on any of our courses they are $10 cheaper than the original one, you just need to bring your original notes with you. Let Pam know on 827 2156 and she will advise you of a date.

SENIORNET WEST AUCKLAND COURSES AND PRICES 2018 contact Pam Smith 827 2156

COURSE/WORKSHOP	DESCRIPTION	LENGTH	PRICE
Windows 7 Basics	For new members who want to learn computer skills. Suitable for members who have Windows 7 on their computers.	2 Weeks	$25.00
Microsoft Word 2007/2010 Stages 1 and 2 (Word processing)	Each stage consists of 3 lessons covering the skills to make a useful, attractive document, including ribbons, menus, folders, editing, inserting and modifying images.	3 weeks	$30.00 each stage
Libre Office	A free download alternative to Microsoft Word. the course covers similar functions to Microsoft Word.	4 weeks	$35.00
Files and Folders	This short course demonstrates file management alternatives to those shown in the word processing course.	2 weeks	$25.00
Email	Help with most used email programs	2 weeks	$25.00
iPad: Beyond the Basics	Settings, email, Calendar, Apps, Facetime, Camera, internet.	3 weeks	$30.00
Samsung Galaxy Workshop	Getting started, settings, email, contacts, camera	2 hours	$10.00
Samsung Galaxy	Extending your knowledge of Galaxy, settings, apps screens, Notes	3 weeks	$30.00
Apple Mac	An introductory course. Bring your laptop and learn how to get the best out of it.	3 weeks	$30.00
Windows 10	Windows 10 - first class 3 weeks.	3 weeks	$30.00
Windows 10	Extra classes will be introduced in the form of workshops, independent study or interest groups.
Excel Spreadsheets	Keeping records and accounts for small business, clubs,or for personal use. It involves the use of formulae for calculations, creates charts and tables.	4 weeks	$35.00
Excel for information	Using Excel to record and sort written information. Particularly for research e.g. family history and manuals, etc.	2 weeks	$25.00
Picasa 3 Only	Photograph enhancement, creating folders, emailing, printing and scanning photos.	2 weeks	$25.00
Formatting Documents	Using Word tools to format large documents, including index, table of contents, footnotes. For Family Histories, manuals and even cookbooks.	3 weeks	$30.00
Google Drive	Introduction to the basic use of Google’s free web based office suite. This can be used as an alternative to Word.	2 weeks	$25.00
Google	The effective use of the Google search engine to find websites, images, maps, and general information.	2 weeks	$25.00
Workshops	Short courses on various topics. Including: TradeMe, Skype, Scams, Greeting Cards, Computer Maintenance, Internet Banking, Security, Backing up, Calendars, Travel, PowerPoint (2 wks), Facebook, Pinterest	2 hours	$10.00 per 2 hour session
Interest Groups	Formatting Family Stories; some aspects of Windows 10; Help Clinic

For computor repairs we recommend Chris Ormandy Ph 833 3420

Help wanted assistant tutors and tutors