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The following was from our press release:
ComputerPals Newcastle has marked its 25th Anniversary with a celebratory lunch at Cardiff RSL Club. Our three longest serving members cut the anniversary cake which our seniors enjoyed as dessert. The celebration was attended by 68 members, past and present, their partners and several dignitaries. ComputerPals has assisted around 4000 seniors to master digital technology.
The Club is run entirely by volunteers many of whom joined the Club to learn themselves. The challenge is mastering the technology of the 21st century, with computers, tablets and smartphones and other evolving technology.
The Club commenced in August 2000, as an initiative of Newcastle City Council. 50 keen Novocastrians embraced the challenge set. From two second hand computers with Windows 98 and small CRT screens through makeshift desks to new computers with large digital monitors and a large smart TV, the various versions of Windows and on to Tablets and Smartphones.
The Club has seen the development of digital photography. Digital cameras and through social outings our members developed skills and competed successfully in nationwide competitions run by ASCCA.
The evolution of Tablets and Smartphones continued the challenge and this is the main focus today. During the COVID 19 period our activities were restricted to online ZOOM only, decline in membership and the eventual abandonment of dedicated premises.
ComputerPals operates on Mondays at Club Lambton, Tuesday mornings at Wallsend Library and Wednesday afternoons at Adamstown Library. Membership is now growing and the Club is looking forward to the challenges that AI and other developments bring.
Seniors helping seniors to “Remove the mystery from technology and create a whole new world of experiences”. (End of press release)
To see more info on the celebrations and watch a video of the history of ComputerPals, go to the menu item Home->History->CPals 25th Anniversary
or Click Here
ASCCA has introduced a monthly competition. For details regarding this month’s competition, go to the link below :
https://ascca.org.au/blog/
Have fun and participate each month following the theme that is announced.
Please note that we will break for the school holidays from Monday 29th September to Friday 10th October.
We will recommence on Monday 13th October.
Barry Keen
President
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
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.
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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