Tuesday, 21 May 2013

Next Meeting - 23rd May 2013

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

  • Buy your raffle tickets to win one of three $10 prizes.
  • Book a computer lesson
  • Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
  • Get your 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.

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 June bus trip is to Train Works at Thirlmere. Only a couple of seats left so be quick.

Tuesday, 7 May 2013

Mothers' Day Concert - 13th May 2013

Everybody is Welcome

Don't forget that Monday 13th May at 1.30pm our enthusiastic concert group will be presenting their Mothers' Day Concert in the main hall in Heininger House.

Everybody is invited, the concert group would love a gold coin donation as you enter the hall. For that you will receive a couple of hours of entertainment, a light afternoon tea and a gigantic raffle with many wonderful prizes. Come along... you will be made very welcome and have a lot of fun.

The concert group would be delighted to see a hall full of smiling faces. There is plenty of parking.

Tech Savvy Seniors DVD

The club has a couple of sets of the Telstra Tech Savvy Seniors DVD available for loan. Each set comprises two DVDs covering a wide range of topics, watch them all or just watch the sections that interest you.

Topics Include:

  • Computing
  • Tablets
  • Learning E-Readers
  • Using a Mobile Phone
  • Internet
  • Social Networking
  • Internet Security
  • Home Networking

These topics are subdivided into separate sections and explained simply in short, informative videos lasting a few minutes each. For example the Computing section has the following sub sections:

  • How to choose the right computer
  • Buying a computer: shopping tips
  • Understanding computer specifications
  • Understanding memory cards
  • Introducing email
  • Bigpond webmail
  • Setting up Bigpond client mail

Click Here for a full list of subjects as a PDF File

Contact the club's secretary to borrow a copy of this DVD set.

Recent Publicity

The club has been very lucky with the support given by the Seniors' press. They have reported on many of our activities, some of the more recent reports include an article in The Senior about our fantastic April picnic (click on the picture for a larger version):

The May edition of Senior Lifestyle also included a picture of members involved with the launch of our new web site:

Later in the same edition they included our Mothers' Day concert in their monthly diary of activities.

The club is very grateful for all the support the press give us.

Sunday, 5 May 2013

Next meeting - 9th May 2013

The meeting starts promptly at 10.30 am

Don't forget to come early:

  • Buy your raffle tickets to win one of three $10 prizes.
  • Book a computer lesson
  • Get your name down for one of the hit shows booking this year.
  • Get your 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.
  • Borrow a copy of Tech Savvy Seniors DVD

At the beginning of the meeting we will be having a short talk about Stroke Awareness by a speaker from the Stroke Foundation. You will be able to ask questions afterwards.

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 June bus trip is to the newly refurbished Train Works at Thirlmere and tickets will be on sale at this meeting. The recently renovated exhibition hall offers single level access to all areas making much easier access. Places are sure to go quickly so get your tickets early.