Wednesday 29 April 2015

The NBN Is Here!

As most of you will be aware Dapto has been lucky enough to be one of the few places to receive the previous Labor Government’s promised “Fibre to the Home” broadband service. Most houses are now being fitted with the NBN boxes even if the resident is only having a telephone service.

Several people have asked “What is the minimum equipment needed for me to connect to the NBN/Internet?” Well, this is all you need:

150429 004 Network Cable

Yep! That is all that is required to connect one computer to the NBN. It’s a Cat 5(or 6) network cable which you can buy from any computer or electronics store (or, for a fraction of the price, from China on Ebay). They come in various lengths but it has to run from your NBN box on the wall to your computer or laptop.

Some initial setting up has to be done on your computer using information supplied by your ISP (Internet Service Provider) but it is only done once.  The club’s Broadband for Seniors Kiosk can help you with how you do that.

If you don’t have a computer pester your kids and/or grandkids for one of their old laptops - as long as it has a network socket then it will do the job –check with them that it has a Vista, Windows 7 or 8 operating system (Windows XP or earlier is no longer safe for use on the Internet).  If you have a desktop computer then it depends on it's age whether it has the necessary network connection, most bought in the last few years will be suitably equipped.

Using the NBN is much cheaper and faster than using the mobile phone network via one of those dongles though, of course, it does lack mobility.

Have Fun…

Wednesday 22 April 2015

Next Meeting–23rd April

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

  • Buy your raffle tickets to win one of either $20 or two $10 prizes.
  • Book a computer lesson
  • Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
  • Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
  • Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
  • Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
  • Mothers’ Day lunch tickets go on sale at this meeting .
  • Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

Our local Federal Member Mr Stephen Jones will speak to us during this meeting and will take questions.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is to Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. After the last meeting there was only one ticket left but ask Ann about future excursions, they always take place on the first Monday of the month and are a great day out visiting interesting places.

Our Big Day Out

Last Thursday Maureen and Rudi organised our annual Day Out. What a good job they made of it too.

Sixty members attended the event at Integral Energy Park where they enjoyed plenty of cake, a chicken lunch and even ice cream while Maureen entertained the group with her fascinating quiz.

150416 005 Integral Energy Park Picnic

After the meal most of those present moved outdoors to take part in the light hearted competition of Bocce and throwing the Rolling Pin. A few chose to stay indoors chatting to their friends - all our events are very social.

150416 010 Integral Energy Park Picnic

When it was time to go home no-one wanted to move after having so much fun, never mind hopefully we will all be there to enjoy it again next year.

150416 014 Integral Energy Park Picnic

Congratulations to all our champions!

Mothers’ Day Concert

Doesn’t time fly? already it is nearly time for the Dapto Seniors’ wonderful Concert Group to present the first of their three annual concerts.

    • Date: 11th May
    • Time: 1.30pm
    • Where: Heininger Hall, Ribbonwood Centre.
    • Cost: A gold coin donation would be appreciated

It is an entertaining event with songs, sketches and a singalong. After the concert there is a light snack and tea or coffee to enjoy while the many lucky door prizes are drawn. If you haven’t been before please come along, you won’t regret it, it is open to anyone whether a club member or not.

By the way the concert group is always on the look out for new members so no matter what your talent why not join them?

Mothers’ Day Lunch

If a fantastic concert wasn’t enough this is a reminder that tickets for our Mothers’ Day Lunch will be on sale from the 23rd April. The price for the terrific two course meal is only $18. As in previous years Dapto Leagues Club is our venue, upstairs in the Sinclair Room on the 14th May.

See Jackie before a meeting to secure your place. Don’t forget to put your name on the back of your ticket for the door prize draw, as usual there will be plenty of prizes.


New members are always welcome - come along, we are a very friendly lot.

If you would like more details why not send us an email?

daptoseniors[at]gmail.com

Monday 13 April 2015

Time for a “Day Out”

10am – 16th April 2015

Once again it is time for our Day Out at the Motor Museum in Integral Energy Park.

The tickets have been sold and Maureen is laying on a feast suitable for a King (or Queen as the case may be).

There will be a lovely meal,  cake, drinks plus lucky door prizes, games and quizzes.

Please arrive about 9.45am so that we can get proceedings underway on time.  It will be a lovely day out. It doesn’t matter what the weather, fun is guaranteed.

140403 004 Seniors Picnic

Don’t forget to bring a plate, cup, knife and fork.

See you there…

Wednesday 8 April 2015

Next Meeting–9th April

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

  • Buy your raffle tickets to win one of either $20 or two $10 prizes.
  • Book a computer lesson
  • Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
  • Enjoy a tea/coffee and biscuits.
  • Have a look for a bargain on the trade table.
  • Pick up a copy of The Senior Newspaper and/or The Voice when they are available.
  • Find out about our many activities that you can join in, there is something on everyday of the week.

During the meeting there will be the usual short reports about the various activities the club offers its members and you are able to bring up matters of interest to members during General Business - don't be afraid to speak up if there is something that concerns you, this is YOUR club.

The meeting usually finishes between 11 and 11.30am.

New members are most welcome to come along and find out about the club, there is a short newsletter available for new or potential members at the raffle/signing in table which details coming events and contact details for the various group leaders. Please take one.

Bus Trips

The next bus trip is to Jervis Bay Maritime Museum. The trip including entry is a mere $20. Get in early these tickets go quickly, there are only 20 places on the bus.

New Members

Don’t forget - new members are always welcome. Membership is only $12 per annum. Make sure you let your friends know about our activities.