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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – MAY 2024
Welcome back for the start of Term 2, 2024.
The past month has been relatively quiet, given school holidays and public holidays and our taking a break for those periods.
We had good activity at the enrolment day on 29/4 with new members joining and people enrolling in classes.
I remind you all to please phone our club number 0478 219 220 to book in for upcoming classes.
You may see a little less of Sandra and I over the next few months as Sandra has a health issue we need to address. However, the club is strong with good numbers of enthusiastic tutors who will carry on with the education of learners whether we are there or not.
The club’s Term 2 Classes schedule is up on the club website computerpals.org.au for your information. It was also sent out to you by email on 26/27th April.
NOTE: Monday 13/5 – there will be no class in the morning as the Lady Bowlers will be holding a Bowls Gala. The Assistance class scheduled for the afternoon will go ahead but depending on whether the bowlers are still there we may have to relocate to the Lambton Library. That decision will be made on the day.
All being well I look forward to seeing you in class.
Cheers
Barry Keen
President
SOCIAL News
Please click here for the information on our next social outing to the Rail Motor Society outing in Paterson.
ComputerPals Newcastle helps Seniors:
- To use computers, smartphones and tablets.
- To enrich their lives.
- To bridge the generation gap.
- To become more self-reliant.
We assist seniors to find ways to benefit themselves and the community through their collective experience and knowledge.
What does ComputerPals Newcastle offer?
Our face-to-face Be Connected classes and much more are run from Club Lambton, Wallsend Library and Hamilton Library. Click here for our venues and times. We are also conducting online ZOOM sessions for other classes (check your email or (better still) you send us an email to enquire what’s on and when and how to get onto the session).
Be Connected – What is it?
Be Connected is an Australia-wide Federal Government initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. There are online learning resources as well as a network of community partners – the Be Connected Network – who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence.
Click here for more information on BeConnected.
Click here for the current timetable.
Click here to go to the Be Connected website.
Click here for our class venues and times.
Courses by ComputerPals
Here are some topics you might be interested in learning about:
- Learn about Windows 10 and 11.
- Understand your android apple phone or tablet.
- Take better photos and create your own photobook.
- Learn about internet and email security.
- Special Interest Groups – Digital Photography, Creative Writing and MemoryPals.
Click here for information on ComputerPals Courses.
Click here for ComputerPals course descriptions.
Click here for more information on the special interest groups.
Use the Be Connected website to learn more about the presentation topics and available dates.
eSafety Presentations
Some eSafety Presentations offered in 2024:- Apps for smarter travel
- Useful tips for using your android phone
- Iphone basics
- Technology and your health
- and more…
Looking for something to listen to over the holidays?
Did you know Be Connected has a podcast series?
With 12 episodes you can listen to today, there’s so much to discover over the holidays, including what online scammers don’t want you to know, internet trivia questions and more.
Joining a Zoom session for the First Time?
Don’t worry, we can help you out.
Click here for a rundown on the ‘How to’ by BeConnected.
Click here for a print copy of the instructions.
Contact Us
Email address: contact@computerpals.org.au
Mobile: 0478219220 (please leave a message including your name and phone number)
Venue Addresses
Club Lambton, Lambton Bowling Club, 51 Kaloola Rd, Lambton NSW 2299
Wallsend Library, 30 Bunn Street, Wallsend NSW 2287
Hamilton Library, 45 James Street, Hamilton NSW 2303
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