Are you 55 plus, have a computer, and want to do things with it but you aren’t quite sure how?

SeniorNet gives you the opportunity to get on the Internet, and learn more about new communication and information technology.

“Many older people may feel they’re being left behind by technology and the computer age, says SeniorNet’s Heather Cashin.

“We bring older adults and computers together in a friendly, fun and stress-free way. It’s for people over the age of 55 who’d like to learn more about computers and what they can do, from word-processing through to surfing the Net.

“If you have little or no experience of computers then it will take a few weeks of learning before the fun stuff starts.

“Seniornet offers courses starting with an Introduction to Computers: Four by two-hour lessons just to get you started and to find out if computers are for you.

“Then there is Word Processing 1: a basic knowledge of computer filing and editing in eight two-hour hour lessons.

“From there you can follow your interests, perhaps learn to add pictures to your emails, download digital photos and store them, file, burn to disc or make albums.

“You can buy and sell things on TradeMe, record your family tree or go one line and watch your favourite TV programme.”

Heather adds that SeniorNet is both a learning Centre supported by TEC and having NZQA standing, and a social club where a monthly meeting enables members to discuss their achievements or problems and also be entertained by a speaker on a subject that will interest senior citizens.

There is an open day on February 15th at 1.00pm in the Life Trust Complex at the old dairy factory on River Road.