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SeniorNet Hawkes Bay
At a glance
- Name
- SeniorNet Hawkes Bay
- Category
- Community Groups
- Address
- P.O.Box 8101
Havelock North - DHB
- Hawke's Bay
- Phone
- 06 877 2157
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- Web
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Personnel
- Manager
- 06 877 2157
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Description
SeniorNet is a community training network that supports and motivates people aged 50+ to enjoy and use technology in their everyday lives.
Community Group Types
| Community Group Types | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Community Organisations | Yes | We offer courses for people who want to learn how to use computers, tablets and smartphones. Courses are conducted in a small, friendly class setting with lots of hands-on experience under the guidance of experienced tutors. |
| Fitness and Recreation | Yes | Use your computer, tablet or smartphone to pursue your interests and expand your knowledge. Use technology to keep in touch with family and friends. Bring the world to you in your own home or find new ways of escaping to find excitement. |
| Updated: 9 May 2017 | ||
Description
| Our courses range from one day to weekly for eight weeks. Word processing for creative or business writing; Spreadsheets for membership lists, asset lists, etc; Email; Internet; Photobooks; Tablets-both Android and iPad; Informal meetings about social media; Question & Answer meetings. |
| Updated: 10 Dec 2015 |
Special Features
| SeniorNet tutors are in tune with their students. They know how to overcome the barriers or issues that arise from people's perceptions of the aging brain and the aging body. All students are helped to achieve at their highest level, bringing sense of satisfaction and the confidence to try new technology related interests. |
| Updated: 10 Dec 2015 |
Languages Spoken
| Language | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| English | Yes | |
| Updated: 10 Dec 2015 | ||
Companionship
| Companionship | Self Funded | Subsidised | After Hours | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Club/Drop in Centre | Yes | No | No | We do offer informal special interest groups for members who have completed our tablet courses. |
| Activities/Exercise Programme | No | Yes | No | Our premises are on the first floor and there is no lift, so you will need to be fairly fit. Exercise your brain as you learn to use computers, laptops and tablets. Improve your co-ordination skills and your memory. |
| Other Social Support | No | No | No | Members enjoy the social aspect of being with like-minded people in a stimulating setting. Everyone has something to offer or share, whatever their level of learning is. |
| Updated: 10 Dec 2015 | ||||