S e n i o r N e t W e s t A u c k l a n d

Join in the fun and learn how to do everything from simple word-processing to sending emails and searching the internet. In small, friendly and stress-free classes, you’ll gain the skills and confidence you need to get the most out of information technology

Newsletter

Gizmoe

Online Membership Application

Online Membership Renewal

SNWA Courses and Workshops

The following classes will be starting in late August/early September 2017.

Booking information below table.

Course	Dates and Time	Tutor/s	Cost	Explanation
Facebook ALREADY FULL	~~Tuesday~~ ~~22^nd August~~ ~~1.00 – 3.00~~	Joan and Cathie	$10.00	Keep up-to-date with those people who really interest you. A fun class.
Trade Me ONE PLACE ONLY LEFT	~~Monday~~ ~~28^th August~~ ~~1.00 – 3.00~~	Joan Stroud	$10.00	Learn the finer points of buying and selling in NZ’s most popular trading market.
Apple iPad: Beyond the Basics	Monday 4, 11, 18 Sept. 1.00 – 3.00	Lorraine and Pam	$30.00	Once you have your iPad set up with an Apple account, begin your learning by turning your device on, and progress from there.
Smartphones	Tuesday 5^th Sept. 1.00 – 3.00	Joan Stroud	$10.00	Once you know the basics of using your smartphone, let Joan show you what else you can do.
iPad Apps: Podcasts and Pages	Wednesday 6^th Sept. 1.00 – 3.00	Lorraine Bartley	$10.00	Don’t just use the basic skills, learn to use many exciting applications. Broaden your horizons with Podcasts.
Technology around email	Tuesday 12^th Sept. 1.00 – 3.00	Cathie MacLeod	$10.00	Terminology matters – a lot. What are the Differences Between an Email Account, an Email Address, an Email Program, and Email Service? Terminology around email can be confusing. Time for some definitions.
Pinterest	Wednesday 13^th Sept. 1.00 – 3.00	Lorraine and Glenys	$10.00	Use Pinterest to extend your imagination, help you learn new skills and introduce new ideas.
Windows 10 Basics	Thursday 14^,21, 28 Sept 10.00 – 12.00	Terry	$30.00	An introduction to using W10.

If you want another class of Facebook or TradeMe to be organised, let Pam know.

Please note: The season for gathering information about your family seems to be over for this year. ‘Writing Your Family Stories’ get-togethers on the 4^th Tuesday of the month will discontinue until further notice’

Remember if you want to record your interest in any class, contact Pam Smith: melajoy@xtra.co.nz or Ph 827 2156

Regular events

1^st 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

SENIORNET WEST AUCKLAND INC: COURSES AVAILABLE AND PRICES 2017

Enquiries regarding courses: please contact Pam Smith 827 2156 melajoy@xtra.co.nz

www.seniornet-west-auckland.org.nz

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
Windows 8.1 Basics	To extend your knowledge of the W8.1 operating system; looking in depth at Start menu, apps, the Store, images, downloads etc.	3 weeks.	$30.00
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	Windows Live Mail	2 weeks	$25.00
iPad Introduction	Setting up, using email and Contacts, apps.	2 hours	$10.00
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 Spreadsheets Part 2	For more advanced students - graphs, pie charts etc	2 weeks	$25.00
Digital Camera and Picasa	Introductory course- using the features of your camera, scanning and picture enhancement using Picasa 3.	4 weeks	$35.00
Digital Camera Only	Discovering the capabilities of your camera.	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

Help wanted Assistant Tutors and Tutors

gm.yates@xtra.co.nz