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Hi everyone,
November has been a month I’d personally like to push from my mind.
From a club point of view, Computerpals has continued to flourish due to the wonderful team we have, who stepped up to continue to run the club effectively. Our committee members and tutors are outstanding, and our learners have been the beneficiaries of their efforts.
We had a social outing to the Hunter Region Botanical Gardens, which was a great day out, thanks to our Social Organiser, Brenton Elsey. His report appears elsewhere in this newsletter.
December is here, and we are in the last couple of weeks before our breakup on 9/12/2025.
Our Christmas lunch will be held on Wednesday, 10/12/2025, starting at 11:30 am at Club Lambton.
If your name’s not down unfortunately there can be no additions or refunds after 3/12/25.
All those attending are encouraged to be in their best Christmas outfits in the spirit of the day.
The Christmas lunch will end our club activities for 2025, as we will soon be into the school holidays and our recess.
The program is in the process of being drawn up for our return on 2 February 2026. When it is finalised, we will send it out to you by email and post it on our website for your information.
I now bid you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
With my best wishes and thanks to all my friends and supporters.
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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