Computer Pals For Seniors Epping
Training for Seniors by Volunteers in how to use the latest computer, laptop, tablets and smart phones in a relaxed, supportive and social environment located in Epping, Sydney.
TRAINING
A wide variety of courses to suit all skill levels.
INTEREST GROUPS
Explore new technologies or find a new hobby.
TUTORS
Experienced tutors provide individual assistance.
SOCIALISE
Meet new people, make wonderful new friends.
Courses in Computers & Technology
Learn & Socialise
Club provides a pleasant teaching environment for members to learn to the extent that they require, or are able to achieve, with a committed team of tutors.
Structured style of tuition ensures members meet and communicate and socialise with new people each term.
Our Courses
Classes are conducted on various week days between 9.00am to 4.00pm.
CLICK ON A COURSE BELOW TO SEE COURSE INFORMATION
Term Timetables
Note: Not all Courses are available each term. Click on the timetable below for next term to find out which courses are running.
How To Enrol?
Note: You must first be a registered member to enrol in any of our courses. If you haven’t yet applied to become a member click here to start your application.
When should I enrol for a class?
The first enrolment day for Term 4 will be about 1st September 2019. The enrolment booklet will be left outside the computer training room during class times for further enrolments each day until the end of term 3.
After that date you may enrol or enquire about availability of classes by sending an email to cps.epping@gmail.com.
How do I enrol in a course?
You PRINT your name on the Enrolment Sheet allotted to the class you wish to take. Once ten people have taken the ten positions for any class, that class is full. After this, applicants may place their names in the Waiting List section (in case one of the first ten applicants pulls out before the start of the new term). If there are insufficient people wanting a class it may need to be cancelled. Therefore it is wise to indicate your second choice.
How do I know a course is right for me?
Please read the Course Description flyer and check that you have the prerequisites before applying for a class.
How are available spots in each class allocated?
Classes will be filled in the order requests are received, however priority may still be given where a member has genuinely applied before, but been unsuccessful in gaining a place in class.
What happens if there's too many people applying for a course?
If there are overflows sufficient to create a second class for a course, we may do so if a day and trainer is available. There will be a decided benefit if members endeavour to enrol early, as a need would be quickly noted.
Is there a minimum number of enrolments for each course?
Classes with less than 5 enrolments may be cancelled.
How much does a course cost?
The cost of courses vary and range from between $5-$25 per course.
To find out the specific course of the course youre interested in check the Term Timetables where the prices for running courses are listed.
If you have any further question or your circumstances change and you are unable to go ahead with your chosen class, please notify us A.S.A.P. by sending an email to cps.epping@gmail.com
Also please use this email address for any late enrolments. These will be accepted through this email address up to the first week of the Term.
Newsletter
Our monthly newsletters keep members up to date with coming and recent events along with general club news.
Computer Pals for Seniors Epping Inc. is a community based Computer Club and is a member of ASCCA
The Australian Seniors Computer Clubs Association is the National Peak Body for Seniors and Technology.
More info visit: www.ascca.org.au
Newsletter: ASCCA Newsletter
Coming Events
Next Monthly General Meeting
Wednesday 18th March 2020 at 10 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Lynton Bradford
Topic: “Are you paying too much for your NBN or Mobile Service?”
“It has been found that many seniors are paying too much for both NBN and mobile services. Have YOU compared your current accounts with the latest prices?
In most cases it is a simple process to change accounts and keep your phone number, especially for mobiles. We will compare prices and the options available for both mobile and NBN services.”
Lynton Bradford, OAM
Lynton is an Honorary member of Computer Pals for Seniors Epping. He has served on the Committee for most of its existence. Served as President (2004-2006) and Vice President. Created the original Website, serving as ongoing Webmaster for many years. Also a very experienced and wise adviser to the Committee re financial matters and governance. He has tutored and also given various presentations to the Club over many years.
Creative Writing Interest Group
Monday 2nd March 2020 at 10.00 a.m.
The subject is “Finding a way”.
Controller: Joan Craymer
Digital Photography Interest Group
Monday 2nd March 2020 at 1.30 p.m.
The topic: “Clouds”
Controller: Patricia Beal
iPad/iPhone Interest Group
This group deals with iPads, iPhones and even Apple Mac computers. There is no need to own an iPad as the club has a couple for use at our meeting. If you are considering buying an iPad and are confused about which one to buy, come along and see the different styles and sizes. All questions and problems welcome and our tutors will endeavour to help you out. Interested iPad spectators welcome.
Controller: Maureen McDonald
Android Tablet Interest Group
This group will be looking at the iPad alternative, namely the Android Tablets. If you own an Android Tablet bring it along with you. Interested spectators also welcome.
Please Note: This Group is in recess until further notice. (The Group usually meets on the 2nd Tuesday morning of each month at 9.30am.)
Controller: Arnold Burling
Monthly General Meeting
Wednesday 15th April 2020 at 10 a.m.
Guest Speaker: Captain Brian Swan AM RAN (Rtd)
Topic: ANZAC Service
Brian’s talk will be about Villers- Bretonneux. The entire of the town which was decimated by German artillery and the rebuilding of the school was helped by donations from Victorian school children who each donated one penny . It was a Victorian battalion which retook the town; the fathers, brothers and uncles of the school children who donated the penny. The story goes on to more modern times when the people of Veillers-Bretonneux returned to favour .
Captain Brian Swan was appointed an AM for service to the RAN as Director of Naval Service Conditions. Born in Paddington NSW he joined the first intake of apprentices for HMAS Nirimba in July 1956 and trained as a Shipwright. After serving in HMAS ships Melbourne, Warson And Rushcutter, Brian was commissioned as a Sub-Lieutenant in 1965. He then served in HMAS Penguin before completing eight voyages to Vietnam in HMAS Sydney in 1967-69. He then served HMAS Tarangau, Manus Island
Served in HMAS Melbourne on Operation NAVY HELP DARWIN in 1974/1975. Promoted to Commander and in 1985 further promotion to Captain.
He then became the Commanding Officer of HMAS Nirimba the trade training establishment, the first and only graduate to do so. Brian transferred to the Reserves in 1991
Becoming a Member
All seniors are invited to join us.
How much does it cost to be a member of the club?
Joining Fee $15 per person – Annual Subscription $30 per person
Class Costs vary depending on the length of the course (between $5 & $25)
Membership – Application
Please complete and submit the below online form or or send information to our PO Box 1558, Macquarie Centre, NSW 2113 to begin the membership application.
In accordance with the Privacy Act 1988 I accept that the information in this Application Form may be used by Computer Pals for Seniors, Epping Inc. for Computer Pals use only.
COMPUTER PALS FOR SENIORS – EPPING INC.
The Club meets at the:
Epping Creative Centre,
Dence Park,
26 Stanley Road,
Epping, NSW. 2121
Postal address:
PO Box 1558,
Macquarie Centre, NSW. 2113
For membership or general inquires email: cps.epping@gmail.com