The Clarence Valley Seniors’ Computer Club members were delighted last week to move into their new club rooms at 50A River Street Maclean.

Members of the club are very grateful that council has made available these modern rooms, which allow their ageing citizens a place to meet, greet and learn.

The club vacated from their old club rooms at 48 River Street and the move was implemented during the club’s Christmas break.

The move was a big undertaking for the voluntary committee and special thanks were conveyed to all the wonderful helpers who came together to undertake the move.

The new club rooms are fully air conditioned, which offers members a very comfortable place to meet, greet and learn.

The club is open to seniors 50 years and over who need to learn and understand digital technology.

There is more to phones than just making phone calls these days, as phones are now used as our small pocket computers. Some seniors can find these devices very complicated, leaving them frustrated with a feeling of being dumb. There is no need for seniors to feel they are left behind, as help is available at the seniors’ computer club. Classes are tailored to suit all needs from the very beginning, which offers help from senior members who know and understand seniors’ learning capacity.

Phones today allow seniors to keep in touch with family and friends, sharing photos and text messages. In this real world today, seniors are forced to go online to activate most government websites, to find out how to get help and information from sites such as Medibank, Covid Safe Testing, Flood Impact Support and much more.

Planning holidays and finding accommodation using digital devices, is so much easier using the right search engines. Learn at the club how to search online safely and securely with lots of help along the way.

Why not start learning about your family history, how to uncover the past and record your family history. The club offers two genealogy classes from beginners to advance.

The club also offers classes for a beginner’s introduction to digital devices and exploring the benefits of using the internet.

Classes at the seniors’ computer club offer seniors a wide range of classes to meet most of their needs.  

Don’t feel you are too old to learn, as the club has members in their 80’s and enjoying their weekly classes. 

Pick up the phone and call 6645 4005 to find out how the club can help seniors or email the club on cvsccmaclean@gmail.com, or use the club’s website www.cvscc.org.au to download a timetable of classes.

Bob MacPherson