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Hi everyone,
We resume Term 4 on Monday 13/10/2025 – starting 10:00 am at Club Lambton, this will be an enrolment day for classes, and an opportunity for new members/re-enrolments. Tuesday 14/10 at Wallsend Library at 10:00 am; and Adamstown Library on Wednesday 15/10 at 1:00 pm.
Go here for the interim Term 4 classes schedule.
This month we have a Special activity for BeConnected’s GET ONLINE WEEK (20/10/25—25/10/25)
Monday 20/10/2025 – at Club Lambton starting 10:00 am with 2 representatives from Newcastle Permanent BS – topic scams, followed by lucky door prizes, then fun and games activities followed by a light luncheon (sandwiches, tea & coffee)
IMPORTANT
We need to know numbers for catering purposes.
Please complete the attendance form CLICK HERE and then ‘submit’ it.
Also, could you put the ComputerPals Christmas lunch date in your diaries
Wednesday 10/12/25, starting at 11:30 am at Club Lambton.
Here is a link to the ASCCA newsletter which comes out monthly
https://ascca.org.au/enews/
We are very proud to be winners in the September Digital Photography competition, Barry Keen (1st Place) and Brenton Elsey (3rd Place) – See Members Info Page 2.
Looking forward to seeing you all for Term 4
Barry Keen
President
ComputerPals Newcastle helps Seniors:
- To use computers, smartphones and tablets.
- To enrich their lives.
- To bridge the generation gap.Â
- 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).Â
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
ComputerPals offers ono-on-one assistance classes at Club Lambton on a Monday afternoon during school term.
Please phone 0478219220 to book in.
Here are some topics you might be interested in learning about:
- Understand your android apple phone or tablet.
- Take better photos and create your own photobook.
- Learn about internet and email security.
- Windows 11
Use the Be Connected website to learn more about the presentation topics and available dates.Â
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?Â
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.Â
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 2299Â
Wallsend Library, 30 Bunn Street, Wallsend NSW 2287
Adamstown Library, 75 Victoria Street, Adamstown NSW 2303
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