Social Computing

Next date: Tuesday, 03 November 2026 | 09:30 AM to 11:30 AM

• Provide an opportunity for people to communicate with each other about computing questions, or about anything at all
• Assist people to pursue their own computer projects and tasks
• Help people learn how to do email, search the internet, or otherwise progress their computer skills and confidence
• An excellent reason to get out of the house each week

HISTORY

The group has been operating since about 2013.

The size of the group has varied over the years.

Brigid has been coordinating the group since the beginning, with help from others as needed. Jane is coordinating for a while as Brigid is taking a leave of absence.

DETAILS

The group meets weekly on Tuesdays in the Community Centre's Garage meeting room. Sessions run from 9:30-11:30 am.

There is no cost to join the group, which welcomes any and all.

Participants who have their own laptops are encouraged to bring them along and use them. For those that do not have laptops, the Community Centre provides several that anyone can use for the sessions.

The group limits itself to Windows computers; they claim no expertise with Apple software or with smart phones.

PEOPLE

They have nine people on their list and seven or eight attend most weeks.

There is a relatively even mix of women and men.

Most participants are older, but all are welcome.

Some participants are primarily focused on the tasks they are performing on their computers, while others are more focused on chatting than on their laptops. Both types (and all types in between) are welcome.

PARTICIPANT QUOTE

"I'm not much of a computer person, but I love to follow the news and the footy from where I grew up in England."

Terry, participant for six years

When

Location

Yeppoon Community Centre, 80 John Street, Yeppoon, QLD, Yeppoon, 4703, View Map