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Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I may remember, Involve me and I learn” We had a very successful Application Class on Thursday last week. For those of you who missed out We are hoping to run this again later in the year. Attached is the March Class Schedule. You will note we have an Apple device Help session on the 17 March. Matthew Garrett is a new Tutor that is anxious to help anybody that would like some assistance. Phone Geoff Bartlett 0272830011 if you would like to come to this class. There are no set classes this week so if youRead More →

This week is the 1st of our “Featured” classes – APPS, on Thursday 26th at 10:30am at the centre. You paid all this money for a smartphone (iPhone or Android, also tablets/iPads) and Apps are what makes it ‘smart’. If you’re not using apps then you’ve probably overpaid for a basic phone. This class is where Geoff Allan and Barry show you how to get your money’s worth; find useful Apps select the right App avoid the rubbish and honeytraps install/use/de-install Apps what Apps are most popular and useful if there’s time – how to get the best out of them. all in just overRead More →

We will be having our first smartphone class tomorrow 10 February from 10.30 – 12.00 as usual.  Please remember to ring Philip Piegeon on 0212462638 if you wish to attend. The places are limited to 8 and it will be first in first served basis, so get in early. The next one will be on 24 February. You will also note from the schedule that we have a few more exciting classes coming up.  Please feel free to take the opportunity to attend some of these. February 2026 Class Schedule: The smart phone classes we had last year were well attended so we will keepRead More →

February 2026 Class Schedule: The smart phone classes we had last year were well attended so we will keep these going.  Please ring Philip if you want to come to one or both or talk to him if you would like to arrange a one-on-one class with a Tutor. New Class: We are intending to introduce one new class each month.  The February extra class is about installing and deleting Apps on your Tech devices.  The Tutors and others in the class might have some new and interesting Apps that you might like to install.  This class is on 26 February. WhatsApp and Messenger: TheseRead More →

Welcome and a Happy New Year to all Members of SeniorNet Hutt City. We trust you all had a good Christmas break. We are hoping to be able to help as many of you as possible this year with your electronic devices and any issues you may have. We will start off in February with two  Smart Phone Classes. Tuesday 10 February   10.30am  Please ring Philip Pidgeon   021 2462638 Tuesday 24 February    10.30am  Please ring Philip Pidgeon  021 2462638 It is important to ring Philip Pidgeon if you would like to attend & to discuss your requirements. He will then co-ordinate available tutors for theRead More →

Hope you have all been out enjoying the sunshine. This is the last week of our SeniorNet term before the Christmas break. Our final social morning at the Lower Hutt Library is this Friday 28 November at 10am. Clark Stiles will be explaining how to access the many Historic photographs stored in the library’s online collection. After Christmas we aim to be back running classes at the Learning Centre from the first week in February 2026. Merry Christmas and we hope to see you all in 2026 ready and eager to enhance your computer skills. From us all at SeniorNet Hutt City Inc.Read More →

Classes There are no set classes this week but if you need any assistance, please ring one of the Tutors listed on the class Schedule. End of Year Lunch A reminder for those of you that have agreed to come along for our End of Year Lunch at the Naenae Bowling Club this Wednesday (12 November). Please arrive by 11.45.  This is a chance to relax, enjoy some good company and a nice meal. Please pay at the counter as you order your meal.   You have a choice: Fish, chips and a salad Beef, veges and gravy. You also have a pudding. SeniorNet Hutt CityRead More →

Thurs 23 October 1pm. Book a place with Chris. See Newsletter for more info.Read More →

The latest newsletter is now available as a pdf download. AGM report A Life on the Open Road. Well Almost! Neologisms Easier phone use overseas Windows 10 support finishing – Upgrading your old computer to Windows 11 Quick tips Tech for Gardening Soduku New Password Manager class Humour    Read More →

More than half the year has gone by and we are coming to the end of winter. Please check out the August class schedule. Library session will be on 29 August at 10am will be on Letters from the War Years 1940 – 1945.  Mary and Deanna Cornwell will share their letters.Read More →

This Week AGM The AGM went well.  Almost 30 people attended this and the new constitution was approved and seconded. Library session – Unfortunately the speaker did not turn up but there was a lot of information on geneology from Susan and some people spoke on this as well.  Overall there seems to be an interest in this as well. For those who missed out on the AI session, we will be running another one this month. Regards Sharon – SecretaryRead More →

This Week If you need help or are interested in anything on the Class Schedule, please ring one of the Tutors. Tuesday 22 July 10AM. Smart phone Class. Ring Philip Pidgeon 0212 246 2638 to confirm your place.  If you need help with your phone, now is your chance to get it sorted. AGM Tuesday 22 July 2PM. If you would like to be on the next committee, please let us know.  (Always good to have some new people and ideas) We have a good speaker lined up after the formal part of the AGM Les Molloy will talk about China’s outstanding natural World Heritage sites.Read More →