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Newsletter May 2023

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SeniorNet Kapiti, Term 2 Timetable

Check out SeniorNet Kapiti Term 2 timetable. Now is the time to catch a few classes during autumn from the offerings of courses or workshops that you would like to include into your new skill set. Please see more below…

SeniorNet Kapiti Inc, AGM

On 28 June 2023, SeniorNet Kapiti will hold their Annual General Meeting. The AGM will be held at 1.30pm with afternoon tea to follow. Please put this date and time into your calendar.

The online committee nomination form has been updated, and is available under ‘about’ on SeniorNet Kapiti home page.

Bringing Seniors back into the work force and beyond – KCDC

The information below was sent from Kāpiti Coast District Council (by the Senior Advisor Business & Investment Facilitation)

An independent study shows there is growing need for older people to re-join/remain in the workforce. Kāpiti Coast Council’s Economic Development team is looking at the possibility – and willingness – of older people to return to the work force.

Council has negotiated an opportunity for work at a government agency contact centre in Paraparaumu. There is no pre-requisite for qualifications neither there is an age limit. To learn more and visit to the site to get a taste of the role and the environment planned on the 29th May at 11:00 Please contact us at, seniors@kapiticoast.govt.nz if this pilot is of interest.

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Newsletter April 2023

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SeniorNet Kapiti, Term 2 Timetable

Check out SeniorNet Kapiti Term 2 timetable. Now is the time to catch a few classes during autumn from the offerings of courses or workshops that you would like to include into your new skill set. Please see more below…

Lest we forget – ANZAC Day

April 25th marks the first major military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand forces during World War 1, at Gallipoli. New Zealand and Australia mark the anniversary each year, remembering not only those who died at Gallipoli, but all who have served their country in times of war.

Kia ora tātou katoa. Translation: May we all be safe.

As we join to remember ANZAC day and all those from both sides who lost their lives. We will remember them.

We are saying “Thank you” to our Amazing Tutors

As this week starts Term 2, and the Tutors have been busy in the holiday’s preparing and updating documentation and schedules.

This week we start with a Workshop, on ChatGPT – we’re sure you have heard of this in the news. Well now come along and see how to use it!!

Wednesday starts our sessions with a workshop on ChatGPT, AI (Artificial Intelligence) which you may have seen in the news lately. This AI tool has many areas where it can be used so come along and check it out at the Learning Centre, on Wednesday 26 April at 9.30am.

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Newsletter March 2023

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SeniorNet Kapiti, Term 2 Timetable

Check out SeniorNet Kapiti Term 2 timetable. Where did those first three months go! Now is the time to catch a few classes during autumn from the offerings of courses or workshops that you would like to include into your new skill set. Please see more below…

We are saying “Goodbye” to Elaine our Enrolment Coordinator

We wish Elaine a fond farewell this week! Elaine has been an excellent Enrolment Coordinator at SeniorNet Kapiti for a number of years. Elaine’s contribution has been second to none and she has been a fantastic help in other areas of SeniorNet too.

Elaine, we say a fond farewell (Haere rā or Totsiens) and we will miss you dearly.

To Elaine I say, enjoy the move and it’s all about attitude and you have that in bucket loads

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Newsletter February 2023

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SeniorNet Kapiti Open Days!

We had two successful Open Days. A number of people joining SeniorNet Kapiti with others seeking information and taking away timetables and details about SeniorNet Kapiti.

Term 1 has commenced with members enrolling in classes. We also have a few new members attending one or two of the classes on offer.

SeniorNet Kapiti, Term 1 Timetable

Check out SeniorNet Kapiti Term 1 timetable, for 2023!. Why not catch a few classes from the offerings of courses or workshops that you would like to include during the New Year. Please see more below…

At SeniorNet Kapiti we enjoy sharing our technical knowledge and helping out generally. We believe that we all learn something new each day, so come along and join the SeniorNet Kapiti volunteer team.

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Newsletter January 2023

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Hello, here’s SeniorNet Kapiti’s first Newsletter for 2023!

We have been busy getting ready for the two Open Days we are scheduled to complete in the next few days, please see below…

Have you picked out any of the classes that are on offer in Term 1? The best way to do that would be to have a look at the Term 1 timetable, and now that we are close to the start of classes there may be just the one for you!

SeniorNet Kapiti, Term 1 Timetable

Check out SeniorNet Kapiti Term 1 timetable, for 2023!. Why not catch a few classes from the offerings of courses or workshops that you would like to include during the New Year. Please see more below…

At SeniorNet Kapiti we enjoy sharing our technical knowledge and helping out generally. We believe that we all learn something new each day, so come along and join the SeniorNet Kapiti volunteer team.

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