SeniorNet Dargaville Inc
Member of The Federation of SeniorNet Societies Inc.
7-9 Liverpool Street Dargaville
No.160
June 2015
Registered with Charities Commission No. CC25250
Chair Person
Dorothy Gorrie
Ph: 439 1711
Email:
[email protected]
Vice Chair Person
Heather Somers
Secretary
Heather Cashin
Ph: 439-4452
email:
[email protected]
Treasurer:
Faye Bakulich
Ph: 439-7975
Course Coordinator:
Heather Cashin
Ph: 439-4452
Email
[email protected]
Committee:
Stan Wordsworth
Bev Lardner
Francie Beagley
Bronwyn Bernard
Judith Herbert
Brice Herbert
Siny Haverkamp
Joyce Martin
Web Page Designer:
Margaret Taylor
Ph: 439-8994
email:
[email protected]
NewsLetter
From the Chair
Hi All,
An interesting talk by Kelly Huggins last month on budgeting and banking. Doing the
workshop on internet banking using the Westpac site gave an insight into what the
bank had on their web site.
Further to my Printer power point in April, I was about
to print something from a file and all I got was blank
pages, at first I thought it may have been an error, but
after 6 blank sheets, a few bleep, bleep words later I
turned off the computer and headed for a shower, it
was then it came to me, maybe the printer needed a
clean as well. First thing in the morning that’s what I
did turned on the printer and put it in clean mode - that
did it.
This month we hope to have Bruce Young, our
Dargaville Undertaker, (provided he does not have a
job on. They have been busy so far this year, they have even had to call on Reg Hart).
I know it’s a scary thought, but to make things go smoothly and cheaper Bruce can
answer the questions we all need to know. Having been through it myself I wished I
had more information about the subject beforehand.
There is a plan B in place.
Cheers
See you on the 15th
Dot
Welcome to new members,
Dulcie Gates, Iris Tier, Margaretta Cherry and John Watson
we hope you have an enjoyable time learning
technology with us and hope to see you doing many courses.
Newsletter Editor:
Heather Cashin
email:
[email protected]
Centre Contact
Information:
Phone 439 4154
Web Page
http://homepages.paradise.
net.nz/seniornet
Disclaimer
From time to time some of our members voluntarily give help and advice to other members on matters relating to computers, associated equipment and
software. This includes information contained in this newsletter. This help or advice is taken solely at the recipient’s risk and imposes no responsibility
or liability of any kind, either on those providing such help or advice, the newsletter editor, or on SeniorNet Dargaville Inc.
Course Co-ordinator’s Report June 2015
Members,
If you know the course you want then please phone the Tutor direct. Choose
a Tutor who is working on the day you are available.
Give me a call if you have queries we can chat and sort something, 439 4452.
It was a bit quiet in the rooms this month but we did have some new members with Windows 8 needing to know
how to get around the new operating system. Tech Group at the beginning of the month was busy and iPhone,
Android devices continue to be popular.
The Open Day with Kelly went well and we ran the Banking Workshop again, this is a good way to assess the
mysteries and safety of doing your banking at home. It is easy to be able to see your transactions and you don’t
have to wait till the end of the month for a statement. Contact me to book for the next Workshop date not yet set.
I had an inspirational meeting the other day with a couple who had travelled from Whangarei to learn about
SeniorNet. They come to Dargaville to do their shopping etc because they can park close to where they want to
go. John is 88 and Joan is just a little younger, so they are not that active. Having resisted the age of technology
all these years they have decided that now is the time to get started, John was wondering if he got set up now,
would the equipment still be able to do for him what he wants in 12 years time when he would be 100, as he had
been put off computers years ago because his friends had to replace their equipment each time an update came
available and that was always within a year or two! Well I did liken it to his motor car which would probably
still get him from A to B in 12 years time, but it wouldn’t have the ‘bells and whistles’ that the newer models
have. They want to be able to email their family in different parts of the country and also UK, and Skype would
be good. And he did have a lot of photos that needed attention, and for that matter his camera was old and he
could do with a Smart Phone with camera too. But then he spoke about his passion for writing music for brass
bands, he does this by hand—it takes him a lot longer now but whilst others use computer programmes both he
and Joan believe that the sound is not as good, so he probably wouldn’t go down that track with his new computer. (I think that he probably will in a couple of years—what do you all think?)
Anyway I hope to be as forward thinking as those two when I am 88 years old, I came home with a big smile on
my face, thinking that is why I like SeniorNet, older people wanting to be involved with the here and now.
Cheers for now
Heather
Phone 439 4452 or email [email protected]
MasterCard NZ: Digital wallets lock in the benefits
New Zealanders are increasingly shopping online, although many have yet to fully unlock the benefits of digital wallets...
James Henderson (Computerworld New Zealand) interviews Peter Chisnall, Country Manager, MasterCard NZ.
A recent MasterCard survey of shopping habits showed 75% of New Zealanders
regularly shop online and two thirds are open to the idea of using a digital wallet.
“Digital wallet platforms, including MasterCard’s MasterPass, have only been available in New Zealand for a short time but we’re already seeing uptake from early
adopters.
A digital wallet is a cloud-based payment form that can be used on a smartphone, tablet, laptop or desktop computer.
Once set up, the user’s credit, debit or prepaid card information is securely stored in one location, simplifying
the process of completing a transaction by removing the need to enter payment and delivery details every time
a purchase is made – which is particularly useful for those devices with smaller screens.
As well as offering a fast and safer way to pay, digital wallets provide further experience enhancing benefits including the ability to input multiple loyalty and rewards scheme cards, shipping information and addresses,
which can be easily selected during checkout.
“New Zealand consumers are technologically savvy and have a real desire for a safe and efficient way to make
digital payments," Chisnall adds."Using a MasterPass connected digital wallet is an easy way to make sure
payment transactions are as safe and convenient as possible.
"Guaranteeing users that their information is stored securely and safely through a legitimate service."
Car Parking and your convenience.
There is still a lot going on at the Complex where we are
situated, as they are resealing the parking area.
OPEN DAY OPEN DAY OPEN DAY
At our Learning Centre
Monday 15th June
On our Open Days please would you use the Lion of
Judah Church Carpark on River Road and walk through
the iron gates to our Learning Centre. These gates will
be unlocked for us on the day.
At 1.00pm
Bruce Young
There are still a few parks available in front of our rooms
and when coming for classes these will be enough.
At the Federation AGM and Symposium one of the
Group discussions was on “How to keep our members
motivated to continue learning about technology”
There is now a page of ideas, some of which we
already do but here are some that we can try to implement over the next few months, hope we can keep
you all interested.
Open Forums
Weekly email re activities
Help sessions
Personal follow up after courses done
Little course for new apps that somebody has enthusiasm and knowledge of.
Thinking of that Margaret has introduced me to
“Skyvi” it is Siri for Android. I must show it to you
next Technology day!
Local Undertaker
Bruce will bring us up to date with how and
what we can do at time of funeral for loved
ones.
Meet our Tutors and book a lesson
Bring a friend
Have a cuppa and chat
Car parking is available at Lion of Judah Church carpark.
Are you a Vodafone Customer?
If you are a Vodafone home line (formerly TelstraClear)
customer, support SeniorNet
Visit www.seniornet.org.nz and
click on the Vodafone supporters logo.
Martin Jamieson is our voluntary Tech Man
phone 439 0348 for computer queries.
These people support SeniorNet please
support them when you can.
Noel Leeming stores support
SeniorNet.
Suzuki Cars
Freeview—check out their offer for digital TV
Nescafe—we enjoy their frothy coffees
When making purchases (not just computer
related) tell them you are a SeniorNet member
to get discount and a rebate for SeniorNet too.
Grey Power Electricity
Wholesale Toners NZ
Yellow Pages
Capital Travel for all your travel Insurance requirements
CALL US TOLL FREE - 0508 235 800
OR CALL US ON - 09 533 0582
Save up to 80% and never pay full price again
GrownUps 50+ community—www.grownups.co.nz
All these sponsors can be found on
www.seniornet.co.nz
Daily courier throughout New Zealand
Find us on
www.seniornet.co.nz under “supporters”
Or direct
www.wholesaletoner.co.nz
Support your SeniorNet whenever possible.
Please support our Advertisers as they support this Newsletter
Thank you to our Sponsors, Vodafone, NZ Lotteries, COGs
ASB Trust , Pub Charities, Lion Foundation, Nestle
Timetable for Courses Term 2
All courses must be booked first with Tutor. Be early so classes can be filled.
COURSE
DAY
COST
Sessions
3rd Monday
in the month
1.00pm
Nil
1
Open Day
Social mingling, Guest Speaker.
Tutors available to answer questions.
Come for a cuppa and chat.
Technology Interest
Group
First Monday
in the month
1.00pm
$2.00
1
Sharing time to learn new apps etc. and
gain more confidence with digital devices.
Ring Margaret 4398994 if coming
Beyond the Basics
Tuesday
9.30am
$30.00
4
Dot Gorrie
Photo Enhancing
Tuesday pm
$20.00
2
Francie Beagley
Introducing iPad
Wednesday
9.30 am
$30.00
4
Margaret Taylor/Dot Gorrie/Bronwyn
Introducing
Windows 8
Wednesday
1.00 pm
$30.00
4
Bronwyn Bernard
Computer Awareness
Wednesday
1.00pm
$30.00
4
Bev Lardner
Finding Files, copy & Paste etc.
For those who have no computer
Experience.
TUTORS
Android Tablets
Thursday
9.30am
$30.00
4
Heather Cashin/Siny Haverkamp
Windows 8
Thursday
1.00pm
Last Friday
in July
$30.00
4
Heather Cashin
$2.00
1
Facebook Security
Interest Group
A sharing time to learn more about
security with social media
Courses are available on request, ask about these at Social Days
or Phone Heather 439 4452
Windows 8, Ipad and Android Tablets, Smart Phones, WordProcessing Microsoft Office, Publisher, PowerPoint, Excel
Spreadsheets, Open Office (Libre) CD and DVD Burning, Skype, TradeMe etc.
All Fees to be paid on the first day of the Lesson.
Course Bookings
The procedure for booking into classes is as follows:

Please phone the tutor direct for the course you wish to do. A list of phone numbers appears below. The name of the tutor
taking the class is highlighted in Bold letters in the Timetable.

This is essential as classes cannot accommodate others joining in after the first lesson has begun.
Tutors and Buddies Phone Numbers
Francie Beagley
439 5484
Bronwyn Bernard 439 6009
Heather Cashin
439 4452
Dot Gorrie
439 1711
Siny Haverkamp
439 4573
Bev Lardner
439 7125
Margaret Taylor
439 8994
Heather Somers
439 8185
Special Interest Group
Facebook Security
Technology Interest Group
First Monday in month 1.00pm
1.00pm last Friday in July. $2.00 to cover costs
If you have finished a course for your iPad or Android Device
come along to share your successes and learn more.
Please ring to confirm if you are coming.
Our age group has embraced this social media but we don’t
always know the hidden tools to keep ourselves private
If you are new to Facebook ask for a lesson first to get yourself
set up, then join to further your knowledge.
Phone Siny 439 4573 or Dot 439 1711
Ring to confirm if you are coming, as if there is not enough
people coming on the day the rooms will not be open.
1.00pm at the Centre a $2.00 cover charge
Ring or email Heather Cashin 439 4452
or Margaret Taylor 439 8994