June 2025 News

May and June are/or have been times of impact on our program.
Monday 12/5 there were no classes at Club Lambton as the Lady Bowlers were having a Gala Bowls day.
The following week of 19/5 to 21/5 was a washout with severe weather and flooding, and in the interests of safety for everyone, classes were cancelled..
Monday 9/6 was King’s Birthday Public Holiday and no classes.

On Monday 23/6 there will be no Assistance classes in the afternoon as there will be a Committee meeting.The end of Term 2 will be after 3/7.

This also heralds a new financial year and is the start of a new year for ComputerPals Club memberships – cost is $25 for the financial year to 30/6/2026.

Term 3 Zoom fees ($10 for the whole of Term 3) will also be due (quote your name and Zoom T3 #2).

As a plug for Club Lambton, it is also their new financial year – memberships are due, renew or join ($5 – pay at the bar). Make sure you register your email address for their communications and monthly benefits that will well and truly cover your cost of membership.

Term 3 will start on 21/7 with a free Morning Tea and a guest speaker – Gil Gordon – speaking on Estate management (including digital assets). 

Monday, 21 July, will also be an enrollment day – our Treasurer, Grahame King, will be in attendance to help you with enrollments and payments.

August will be a combination of classes, business, fun, and social friendship. Friday, 1/8, will be our AGM. It will be held at Cardiff RSL Club, starting at 11:00 am with lunch [own cost – more info to come].

And on Friday 29/8, we will celebrate Computerpals’ 25th Anniversary also at Cardiff RSL Club, starting at 11:00 am [lunch own cost – more info to come]

Cheers
Barry Keen (President)

Dates to Remember
    03/7/25 Term 2 ends
    21/7/25 Term 3 starts
    21/7/25 Enrollment Day & MorningTea with guest speaker Gil Gordon
    01/8/25 AGM
    29/8/25 ComputerPals’ 25th Anniversary

NEED COMPUTER HELP AT HOME?
Members often need tech help at home to set up their computer, maybe link it to a printer, or maybe it’s the internet connection, or help setting up a smart TV.

Mark Bowe and his team have been helping our club for some time now, and they can also help you

It is Mark’s business, so there are costs involved. I suggest you get a quote for the work you want done before you engage them. There is no commercial arrangement with our club

Computer Repairs, Services and Sales in Newcastle, NSW 

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…
Click here for more information

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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