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2014 Term 1

Programmes February to April

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Term 1

February to April 2014

iPads for Adult beginners 1&2

Computing Apple Mac Basics #1

Maximise your use of technology Two courses covering the same learning

Knowing your computer

Maximise your use from your iPad: the applications that work well, the tips on how to swipe screens, search for information and learn the language. This is a beginners course.

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Innes Kennard Course 1: Tues 4 & 18 Feb Course 2: Wed 5 & 19 Feb 7 - 9pm REAP House, Queen St, Masterton $45.00

A beginner’s course to learn how to use your Apple desktop or laptop.

Learn what it can do for you, the shortcuts, how to save and retrieve data, photo sharing, email and web searching.Laptops available or bring your own.

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Peter McNeur 4 sessions: Wed 12, Thurs 13, Wed 19 & Thurs 20 March 6.30 to 8.30pm REAP House, Queen St, Masterton $90.00

iPads for Adults Next steps Take it to the next level Develop your skills further now that you are confident with what you already know on your iPad. Tutor: Date: Time: Venue: Costs:

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Innes Kennard 10 and 17 March 2 sessions: 2 hours each REAP House, Queen St, Masterton $45.00

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Term 1

February to April 2014

Fly fishing for beginners

Run a great meeting

How to start in this popular sport

Rules and protocols for small or large groups

Learn about the equipment you need to be a fly fisherman or woman, how to cast a fly line, where the fishing spots are, and the secrets from the experts. A popular course back by demand.

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Members of the Wairarapa Fly Fishing Club 6 sessions: Tues 4 March to Tues 8 April 6.30pm - 8pm REAP House, Queen St, Masterton $60.00

Are you a new office bearer in a committee and not sure of your role or responsibilities? Come and learn where you job starts and stops, how to present your information to the committee and how to keep records for your group.

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Peter McNeur Wed 5 March 6.30 to 8.30 pm REAP House, Queen St, Masterton $30.00

Excel Basics Get to grips with spreadsheets Learn the basics of the Excel spreadsheet package. Three sessions covering: data entry, formatting, basic formulae, charts, printing, sorting, filtering and mail merge. (Also pivot tables if learners demand.)

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Lisa Gray 3 sessions: Wednesdays 26 March, 2 April and 9 April 6.30pm to 8.30pm.

Ko Te Aroha Childcare Centre, 33 Johnston Street, Masterton $60.00

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courses

Term 1

February to April 2014

From camera to computer

Understanding grief

A beginner’s photography workshop

In partnership with Rosewood Funeral Home

Spend the morning learning how to get the best photos from your own camera, and the afternoon learning what to do with the photos after you have taken them.

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Tim McMahon and members of the Wairarapa Camera Club 22 March 9.30am to 4.30pm (lunch provided) REAP House $50.00

Tutor: Hazel Neser has a background in counseling, psychology and education, and extensive experience working with bereaved families and educating various professionals, community groups and others about the impact of change, loss and grief.

Hazel teaches at the University of Otago Wellington.

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Rosewood Funeral Home Queen Street, Masterton Gold Coin donation

Session one Date: 16 April Time: 7pm to 9pm This is a one evening session for people who have experienced loss and grief. It will enable them to gain an understanding of the feelings and reactions associated with loss.

Presented in a seminar style with some opportunity to interact with the presenter.

Session two: Baby Loss Losing a child up to 3 years of age Date: 2 April Time: 7pm to 9pm Venue: Rosewood Funeral Home Cost: Gold Coin Donation You can register for these two courses at either Rosewood Funeral Home or at REAP House.

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Term 1

February to April 2014

Other courses coming up...

These are courses planned for the coming months, but yet to be confirmed.

If any appeal to you, get in touch to register your interest and we will contact you when details are confirmed.

Android Tablets

Chainsaw safety

Learn how to use it

Be safe bringing in the firewood

A tablet for Christmas? Maximise how you use it: as an e-reader, a diary, or search the web on the run.

Come and learn how to work more smartly with your new technology.

How to use a chainsaw safely as you begin your winter firewood and tidy up your property. Includes how to maintain your chainsaw and the safety gear you need.

Make a photo book Share your snaps with friends Are all your Christmas holiday photos are in the camera or on the computer and you want to share them with family and friends?

Come and learn how to format your own photo book. Bring your laptop and camera chip.

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Amelia Boyce One 2-hour session

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About us

Q courses are quality adult courses provided through Wairarapa REAP for those wanting to explore a variety of other learning interests.

All courses will be advertised in the Wairarapa News and on Noticeboards in public places, such as local libraries, schools, hospitals and clubs.

If there is a specific course you want to be involved in, ring 0800 WAIREAP or 06 377 1379 to register your name — we will contact you when the details are confirmed.

Tell us what you would like to learn!

If there is a skill or creative project not already listed that you would like to learn, please ring Jude McNeur with your idea. There could be others who share your interest and we may be able to co-ordinate a workshop.

For more information about Q, contact: Jude McNeur, Project Support, REAP House, 340 Queen St, Masterton projectsupport@waireap.org.nz phone: 06 377 1379 or 027 332 2389

About Wairarapa REAP Wairarapa REAP (Rural Education Activities Programme) provides access to lifelong learning opportunities across a number of sectors, including early childhood, schools, and adult and community education.

Contact us: REAP House 340 Queen Street, Masterton PO Box 442, Masterton Phone: 0800 WAIREAP / (06) 377 139 Email: info@waireap.org.nz Find out more about Wairarapa REAP at: www.waireap.org.nz www.facebook.com/WairarapaREAP

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