Become a Savvy Senior

Raymond Kelly from SeniorNet Napier Inc.

WHAT WE OFFER YOU TO BECOME A SAVVY SENIOR.
COURSES AND WORKSHOPS FOR MEMBERS OF SENIORNET NAPIER AND WORKSHOPS FOR NON MEMBERS:

Do you struggle with digital age technologies such as computers and smart phones? You don’t have to be interested in them for them to influence your life. You cannot afford to ignore them in the hope that they will go away and you may miss some positive opportunities. So how can we older folk handle this situation with our wisdom gathered over nearly a lifetime? Come along and join in at SeniorNet Napier to explore, learn, embrace and discuss this modern technology. Remember, YOU CANNOT AFFORD TO IGNORE!
Engaging with the world around us helps the brain stay active and this can be as valuable for our well-being as physical activity. Overcoming isolation is the most important task especially during retirement. Computers, smart phones and the internet are a great way to keep the mind active. Some just use the internet for the news, for monitoring their finances or for understanding the rights of older people. You can use Skype as a video link to communicate with people worldwide. Many older people have found Skyping their families and friends to be one of the most useful tools that modern technology has provided. Then there are the service functions; online grocery shopping, finding a local tradesperson or aged care provider, and check their references.
Most people at retirement will have some degree of digital age literacy; either professionally or through community based computer societies. SeniorNet Napier Incorporated is one of these which brings older adults and technology together in a friendly, fun and stress free manner. It is for people over the age of 50 who wish to learn more about digital age technology and what it can do for them. Small classes, with volunteer tutors about the same age as their students, run courses and workshops that range from introductions to specialist subjects.

Application forms must be completed and submitted for courses but not for most workshops. The Internet Banking, Trade Me and Neighbourly workshops are open to both members and non-members of SeniorNet Napier.
Five terms of tuition over 6 weeks duration each, take place annually. The dates for the weekly two hour classes/workshops are listed below.

For 2022:
Term 1: 7th Feb. -18th Mar.. Term 2: 11th Apr. 20th May. Term 3: 13th Jun. - 22nd Jul..
Term 4: 15th Aug. - 23rd Sep.. Term 5: 17th Oct. -25th Nov..

Venue: SeniorNet Napier Inc.
Address : 23A Puketapu Road, Taradale. Please park at side of Puketapu Road.

For membership and course application forms and more details please phone 844 2601 or contact us via our website: publish.lycos.com... Go to 'Click here to contact us.', at the bottom of our website.
Alternatively our website can be found by typing SENIORNET NAPIER LYCOS PUBLISH in your browser address slot.
For an example of a SeniorNet Napier Newsletter: Click on the document attachment at the bottom of this page.

Please note that except for the Apple Tablet course, Microsoft software is the basis of all courses. If a student has an Apple computer, he/she must check if there is a version of the software that is compatible with their computer, before applying to attend a course.


Word Processing 1A Course.
This course is for beginners. It teaches how to find your way around the computer keyboard along with skills for saving and printing documents, copying, cutting, pasting, dragging and dropping text and editing content.

Word Processing 1B Course.
This course is for persons already familiar with computers and follows on from 1A, teaching advanced skills for creating documents including page layout and editing using spell checker.

Word Processing 2 Course.
For serious authors teaching the very advanced aspects of word processing, including tables and borders, form letters, envelopes, inserting objects and drawing..

File Management Course.
Teaches how to store and recover information including documents and photographs. Basically this course involves storing information in files and folders within the computer.

Spreadsheets, Excel Course.
These spreadsheets include data analysis and visualisation tools (charts/graphs). Useful for those involved with club or organisational management and finance. Also useful for personal financial planning. Can also handle word processing similar to Microsoft Word. Excel contains many handy formulae covering a multitude of subjects.

PowerPoint Presentations Course.
This is a presentation graphics course teaching how to use text, sound and animation effects for business, educational and social presentations.

Drawing and Publishing Course.
Teaches skills in card making and other artistic work.

Email and Internet Course.
This course uses skills acquired in Word Processing to send and receive email messages and to explore the Internet (World Wide Web, www).

Apple Tablet (iPad) Course.
This course teaches how to navigate your way around these tablet computers. They use the Apple Operating System or ‘Apple OS’. The Apple OS may not be compatible with the versions of Microsoft software installed on SeniorNet’s computers. Students must bring along their own tablets.

Android Tablet and Phone Course.
Teaches how to navigate your way around these tablet computers and smart phones. They use the Android Operating System or ‘Android OS’. The Android OS is normally compatible with the versions of Microsoft software installed on SeniorNet’s computers. Students must bring along their own tablets and phones.

Workshops.
Available for iPad/iPhone, Internet Banking, Trade Me, Neighbourly and Excel Spreadsheets. For the iPad/iPhone workshop there is no need to book, just arrive and join in. For the other workshops it is necessary to book by phoning Ray Kelly on t: 8452998 or m: 021 1283153, or emailing him at rayandnor@gmail.com, latest noon the day before the workshop. For the 2022 first term the Internet Banking, Trade Me, Neighbourly and Excel Spreadsheets Workshop will take place on Fridays starting 11th Feb. and ending on 18th Mar., 09:30 am to 11:30 am.

If you are having difficulty with your iPad or iPhone join SeniorNet and come along to our workshop and hopefully we can help you out. Discover how to make the most of your device and share your knowledge with others. Students must bring along their own devices. Computers are available for Internet Banking, Trade Me, Neighbourly and Excel Spreadsheets. For Internet Banking You need attend only one 2 hour workshop which costs $5 per person. Trade Me, Neighbourly and Excel Spreadsheets workshops are run concurrently with the Internet Banking workshop. Trade Me and Neighbourly workshops may take less than 2 hours each depending on student needs. If you are good enough you can do both Trade Me and Neighbourly in one 2 hour workshop at a cost of only $3 per person.

If you have any questions about these learning experiences please see our website,
publish.lycos.com... , go to the bottom of the website and click on "Click here to contact us". Alternatively our website can be found by typing SENIORNET NAPIER LYCOS PUBLISH in your browser address slot. Thank you.


DURATION AND COSTS OF COURSES/WORKSHOPS offered by SENIORNET NAPIER (SNN)

If you are not a paid-up member, please complete a Membership Application form and submit it, together with your completed Course Application. Fees for both must accompany your applications. Membership Application forms are not required for workshops except for the Excel Spreadsheets workshop which is for SNN members only. The Internet Banking, Trade Me and Neighbourly workshops are open to members and non-members of SNN.

Course, Duration, Cost

Word Processing 1A, 12 hours, $25
Word Processing 1B, 12 hours, $25
Word Processing 2, 12 hours, $25
File Management, 8 hours, $20
Spread Sheets Excel, 12 hours. $25
Power Point Presentations, 12 hours, $25
Drawing & Publishing with Word, 12 hours. $25
E-Mail & Internet - Windows mail, 12 hours. $25
iPad (Apple) Includes Internet, 12 hours, $25
Android Tablet/phone, 12 hours, $25


Workshop, Duration, Cost

iPad/iPhone, 2 hours, $3
Trade Me, 2 hours or less, $3
Neighbourly, 2 hours or less, $3
Internet Banking, 2 hours, $5 (includes printed notes)
Excel Spreadsheets, 2 hours, $5 (includes printed notes)



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