Welcome to SeniorNet Manawatū
Spring Break - 25th September to 8th October
We are taking a break for the next two weeks and will be back on Wednesday 11th October
with Tech Help, the Photo Group and our regular Monthly Meeting .
Don't forget to check out our new NEWS page
with Tech Help, the Photo Group and our regular Monthly Meeting .
Don't forget to check out our new NEWS page
If you have any issues or questions - just drop us an email. - manawatu@seniornet.nz
A Date for Your Diary - Tuesday 26 September at 2pm
Come along to the Feilding SeniorHub on the Tuesday 26th of September at 2pm to be part of a discussion on Scams and how to avoid them in the meantime have a look at the Website below from the BNZ Bank it is very helpful.
BNZ Scam Savvy
It’s (currently) the top resource on this page. Just click on this and you will go to the BNZ Scam Savvy website.
Look across the top and check out the ‘Personal Scams’ where there is a quiz you can take. Also, check out the ‘Latest Scams’ tab and read through the latest scams as seen by the BNZ Fraud team. They have great explanations of various scams and how they work. This page is updated regularly.
It’s (currently) the top resource on this page. Just click on this and you will go to the BNZ Scam Savvy website.
Look across the top and check out the ‘Personal Scams’ where there is a quiz you can take. Also, check out the ‘Latest Scams’ tab and read through the latest scams as seen by the BNZ Fraud team. They have great explanations of various scams and how they work. This page is updated regularly.
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Feel free to wear a mask... or not.
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Monthly schedule for October
Wednesday |
Morning |
Morning |
Afternoon |
4 October |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
Spring Break |
11 October |
Tech Help |
Fun with Photos Group |
Member's Meeting |
18 October |
Tech Help |
Documents Group |
Committee Meeting |
25 October |
Tech Help |
Workshop |
Workshop |
1 November |
Tech Help |
Memoirs Group |
Apple Group (iPad, iPhone, etc.) |
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SeniorHangouts
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Using SeniorHangouts.
You need to let us know you want to join up, as we have to indicate to SeniorHangouts that you are a financial member of SeniorNet. There are two ways to do this:
Sign in to SeniorHangouts and look at the Calendar entry for the link to sessions, and for more information.
Sign into SeniorHangouts and look at the Calendar entry for the link to this session,
for more information. (Click Here)
You need to let us know you want to join up, as we have to indicate to SeniorHangouts that you are a financial member of SeniorNet. There are two ways to do this:
- Drop us an email with your name, email address and phone number. Once we have done our bit you will get an email from SeniorHangouts with a link to Register. There you enter your details and a password that you will later use to enter the site.
- Book a Tech Help session and come along with your device. We will then go through the sign-up process with you, and show you the basics of using SeniorHangouts.
Sign in to SeniorHangouts and look at the Calendar entry for the link to sessions, and for more information.
Sign into SeniorHangouts and look at the Calendar entry for the link to this session,
for more information. (Click Here)
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Read some of the memoirs of the Senior Hub Memoirs Group. The current session is coming to an end and the next session is fully book
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SeniorNet Manawatū News
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We have several Workshops and Groups coming up over the next few weeks. Please email us if you are interested in attending any of these, or want to know more about them. We need to know the approximate numbers. The sessions include
Wednesday morning project groups (Restarting this month)
More NEWS
SeniorHangouts is now open for business. Over the next few weeks, there will be some presentations on how to use it on SeniorHangouts. If that appears to be a Catch-22 then we can run a real session on this.
SeniorHangouts is free to use. If you have any questions then please ask. We hope to see you there.
Using SeniorHangouts. You need to let us know you want to join up, as we have to indicate to SeniorHangouts that you are a financial member of SeniorNet. There are two ways to do this:
Wednesday morning project groups (Restarting this month)
- The memoirs group is running along as it has been
- Our new ‘Photo Fun’ group will be working on creating a 2024 Calendar, or a Photo Book
- Our new Documents group will be creating documents of their choosing (Christmas Newsletter, memoir or story, journal or diary, family recipes, etc.).
- Where did Google put my stuff (Drive)
- Document overview (Docs)
- Building personal presentations using Slides or Powerpoint
- Another look at Google Photos
- Scams - what to look out for
- Google Search tips and tricks
- Windows tips and tricks
- Using SeniorHangouts
- Streaming - from TVNZ+ through Netflix
More NEWS
SeniorHangouts is now open for business. Over the next few weeks, there will be some presentations on how to use it on SeniorHangouts. If that appears to be a Catch-22 then we can run a real session on this.
SeniorHangouts is free to use. If you have any questions then please ask. We hope to see you there.
Using SeniorHangouts. You need to let us know you want to join up, as we have to indicate to SeniorHangouts that you are a financial member of SeniorNet. There are two ways to do this:
- Drop us an email with your name, email address and phone number. Once we have done our bit you will get an email from SeniorHangouts with a link to Register. There you enter your details and a password that you will later use to enter the site.
- Book a Tech Help session and come along with your device. We will then go through the sign-up process with you, and show you the basics of using SeniorHangouts.
Symposium 2023 - The Hon Ginny Anderson presenting a well earned award to John Gibsone (Manawatū) for his work with SeniorHangouts
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Advisory.
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2:00PM, 01 MAY 2023
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Phishing scams targeting New Zealanders to install remote access software
TLP Rating: Clear
There has been an increase in phishing scams using text messages, phone calls, and emails to target New Zealanders. In some cases, these scams ask you to install remote access software to access further personal or financial information and send text messages using your device.
The messages claim to be from various organisations, like your bank, Inland Revenue, NZTA, postal services, computer security software and others.
The messages often claim an unusual payment was detected, tax refunds are available, you have unpaid tolls or fees requiring payment. They will contain a link to visit or a phone number to call.
The language of these messages can change, so be aware they may be different.
READ THE FULL ADVISORY
There has been an increase in phishing scams using text messages, phone calls, and emails to target New Zealanders. In some cases, these scams ask you to install remote access software to access further personal or financial information and send text messages using your device.
The messages claim to be from various organisations, like your bank, Inland Revenue, NZTA, postal services, computer security software and others.
The messages often claim an unusual payment was detected, tax refunds are available, you have unpaid tolls or fees requiring payment. They will contain a link to visit or a phone number to call.
The language of these messages can change, so be aware they may be different.
READ THE FULL ADVISORY
Artificial Intelligence (AI)
The dawn of a new era.
The rise of Artificial Intelligence is comparable to the revolutions in history such as The Jacquard loom, Michael Faraday’s invention of the first electric motor and dynamo, the internal combustion engine, the first flight by either Richard Pearse or The Wright brothers, or the advent of the Internet by Vint Cerf.
AI is definitely going to change the way we interact with the internet and how it reacts to its users.
We are standing at the threshold of a new era.”
The rise of Artificial Intelligence is comparable to the revolutions in history such as The Jacquard loom, Michael Faraday’s invention of the first electric motor and dynamo, the internal combustion engine, the first flight by either Richard Pearse or The Wright brothers, or the advent of the Internet by Vint Cerf.
AI is definitely going to change the way we interact with the internet and how it reacts to its users.
We are standing at the threshold of a new era.”
Here’s the Artificial Intelligence (AI) video that we watched and discussed last Wednesday. You should be aware of this stuff, it’s a major change in the way the world might work, and it is happening very fast.
AI is Evolving Faster Than You Think [GPT-4 and beyond]
AI is Evolving Faster Than You Think [GPT-4 and beyond]
This year we used Chat GPT to choose our AI Calving
Viscount ElectronicsPalmerston North
Terry Stewart Interviews Frank Goldingham, owner of Viscount Electronics, an early retailer of computers.
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SeniorHangouts
The new version of SeniorHangouts will be released in May. The older version, at SeniorHangouts.nz, has now been taken down. If you have any questions about this please contact us.
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Funding boost for Manawatu Age friendly project - Office for Seniors
Wednesday, 1 February, 2023 - 10:01
Manchester House are one of twelve organisations to receive funding in the latest round of the Age friendly fund.
The Office for Seniors funds grants of up to $15,000 for projects that promote the inclusion of older people and help cities and communities prepare for their ageing populations.
Manchester House received $5,600 towards an intergenerational project that brings together young people from Feilding High School and seniors through SeniorNet to write their own memoirs.
Anne Williamson, Executive Manager, Manchester House said "The funding will enable collaboration between older individuals in our society, who would like their stories to be conserved in digital and hard copy form, with the help from volunteer senior high school students and Senior-Net,"
"By capturing memoirs, seniors who participate will be able to share their stories with family and friends, but also high school students will be able to upskill their communication and social skills. SeniorNet will provide the much -needed electronic support to safeguard these memories for future generations."
Office for Seniors Director, Diane Turner, says "Age-friendly projects like these will help strengthen community connections for the future,"
"With the right planning and support, we can create age-friendly environments where everyone, regardless of age, feels valued, connected and able to actively participate in the community."
Eleven other projects from across the country were also successful in this round of Age friendly fund grants. For more information on the projects, the recipients and the Age friendly fund go to: Funding for age friendly communities | Te Tari Kaumātua (officeforseniors.govt.nz)
Manchester House are one of twelve organisations to receive funding in the latest round of the Age friendly fund.
The Office for Seniors funds grants of up to $15,000 for projects that promote the inclusion of older people and help cities and communities prepare for their ageing populations.
Manchester House received $5,600 towards an intergenerational project that brings together young people from Feilding High School and seniors through SeniorNet to write their own memoirs.
Anne Williamson, Executive Manager, Manchester House said "The funding will enable collaboration between older individuals in our society, who would like their stories to be conserved in digital and hard copy form, with the help from volunteer senior high school students and Senior-Net,"
"By capturing memoirs, seniors who participate will be able to share their stories with family and friends, but also high school students will be able to upskill their communication and social skills. SeniorNet will provide the much -needed electronic support to safeguard these memories for future generations."
Office for Seniors Director, Diane Turner, says "Age-friendly projects like these will help strengthen community connections for the future,"
"With the right planning and support, we can create age-friendly environments where everyone, regardless of age, feels valued, connected and able to actively participate in the community."
Eleven other projects from across the country were also successful in this round of Age friendly fund grants. For more information on the projects, the recipients and the Age friendly fund go to: Funding for age friendly communities | Te Tari Kaumātua (officeforseniors.govt.nz)
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SeniorNet
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We are still looking for volunteers who would like help with greeting and assisting our members on Wednesday morning as they arrive for Tech Help sessions. This would be from just before 10 AM until about 11:15 AM. The tasks are not onerous, they include:
- Welcoming people as they arrive.
- Signing people in (we have a very simple system to do this).
- Taking the cash for the session, and writing a receipt if required.
- Making sure that people know what’s going on.
- Talking with any non-members who want to know more about what we do.
