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PRESIDENT’S REPORT – March 2025
The last month has been quite busy with the Seniors Festival activities; ours on Monday 3/3, Newcastle Council expo at McDonald Jones Stadium on Tuesday 4/3 and on Wednesday 12/3 an information table at Hamilton Shine Central (111 Beaumont St).
It was wonderful to see 77 people in attendance at our day on 3/3. There are photos & video showing the masses participating in the chair exercises that was followed with game apps to stimulate the mind.
Thank you to the team organising the morning tea – it was well done!
We had a special Artificial Intelligence talk 2 Mondays ago.
Our UK guest – Anthony Allen – gave an interesting talk on how he uses AI in his daily life (personal and for work). Some of us took advantage of his knowledge to download chatGPT and have a short lesson on how to most effectively ask it to create an image or an article.
Here is an AI generated image by ChatGPT for the following request:
“Can you create a futuristic image of Lambton NSW in 100 years from now”
The PrezXPrez group of ComputerPals in Sydney have been looking at AI. They demonstrated a podcast generated by a new AI app called Gemini Audio. The podcast was of a male and female voice having a dialogue. They were blown away by it. We listened to it at our committee meeting and were also very impressed.
Cheers
Barry Keen – President
Dates to remember:
School Holiday break 12-27April
Member Social Outing Fri 16May TBA
ComputerPals Newcastle helps Seniors:
- To use computers, smartphones and tablets.
- To enrich their lives.
- To bridge the generation gap.
- To become more self-reliant.
We assist seniors to find ways to benefit themselves and the community through their collective experience and knowledge.
What does ComputerPals Newcastle offer?
Our face-to-face Be Connected classes and much more are run from Club Lambton, Wallsend Library and Adamstown Library. Click here for our venues and times. We are also conducting online ZOOM sessions for other classes (check your email or (better still) you send us an email to enquire what’s on and when and how to get onto the session).
Be Connected – What is it?
Be Connected is an Australia-wide Federal Government initiative empowering all Australians to thrive in a digital world. There are online learning resources as well as a network of community partners – the Be Connected Network – who offer in-person support so you can develop your digital skills and confidence.
Click here for more information on BeConnected.
Click here for the current timetable.
Click here to go to the Be Connected website.
Click here for our class venues and times.
Courses by ComputerPals
Here are some topics you might be interested in learning about:
- Learn about Windows 10 and 11.
- Understand your android apple phone or tablet.
- Take better photos and create your own photobook.
- Learn about internet and email security.
- Special Interest Groups – Digital Photography, Creative Writing and MemoryPals.
Click here for information on ComputerPals Courses.
Click here for ComputerPals course descriptions.
Click here for more information on the special interest groups.
Use the Be Connected website to learn more about the presentation topics and available dates.
eSafety Presentations
Some eSafety Presentations offered in 2024:- Apps for smarter travel
- Useful tips for using your android phone
- Iphone basics
- Technology and your health
- and more…
Looking for something to listen to over the holidays?
Did you know Be Connected has a podcast series?
With 12 episodes you can listen to today, there’s so much to discover over the holidays, including what online scammers don’t want you to know, internet trivia questions and more.
Joining a Zoom session for the First Time?
Don’t worry, we can help you out.
Click here for a rundown on the ‘How to’ by BeConnected.
Click here for a print copy of the instructions.
Contact Us
Email address: contact@computerpals.org.au
Mobile: 0478219220 (please leave a message including your name and phone number)
Venue Addresses
Club Lambton, Lambton Bowling Club, 51 Kaloola Rd, Lambton NSW 2299
Wallsend Library, 30 Bunn Street, Wallsend NSW 2287
Adamstown Library, 75 Victoria Street, Adamstown NSW 2303
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