- Meeting Minutes
- Speaker Presentations
TBA
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 29, 2025
Sigrid declared the meeting open at 1:10 pm.
Sigrid called the meeting to order
- Reminded everyone to mute or turn off cell
- Scan Surrey rec cards and check in with Kathy at the back
- Sigrid announced that club member Gladys Andreas passed away and gave the details of her prayers and service.
- Vicci read previous week’s minutes
- Drop in sessions for your cellphones, tablets or laptops windows or apples are every Friday 10-12. Angus mentioned to register online on the Surrey website or register at the front desk when you come. Angus also mentioned the sale of the computers from the computer lab at a cost of $25.00. Also, offered free CD discs
- Kathy said no new members or visitors
- Wednesday, October 1st is National Seniors day at the Surrey City Hall, you must register if you want to go. Newton Senior Computer Club will have a table and she invited anyone who would like to come and sit at the table. Free parking. Thank you to Marina for volunteering at the computer table last Thursday.
- Alta added: October 6th, November 17th and December 1st from 10:30am to 12:30pm Free drop ins for Chromebook
- Alta had a Chromebook give away and Kathy won it.
- Sigrid announced next week we have Rena Tank and Christine Campbell from Surrey Arts Center
- Sigrid mentioned Friday morning drop ins and to please register before or at the desk when you come in, Victor, Angus, Joan and Sui Wei would be there to help you. She also mentioned Chromebook drop ins with Alta Nov 17 & Dec 1 10:30 – 12:30
- Sigrid mentioned Support meeting Thursday, October 2nd and invited anyone interested to come for free coffee and muffins
- Maggie said she has honey for sale
- Joan spoke about free Chromebook classes coming up
- Sigrid asked for a volunteer to be a web master as Gerry has stepped down and she asked for a volunteer for secretary because Vicci has a busy travel schedule.
- Sigrid introduced Isaiah Clemente from Brella and he talking about Spam vs Scam
Meeting ended at 3:00pm
Are there any errors or omissions?
Hearing none I move to accept these minutes do I have a seconder?
Thank you
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
Sigrid declared the meeting open at 1:00pm.
Sigrid called the meeting to order
• Reminded everyone to mute or turn off cell
• Scan Surrey rec cards
• Check in with Kathy at the back
• Drop in sessions For your cellphones, tablets or laptops windows or apples are every Friday 10-12 are open. Angus also mentioned to register online on the Surrey website or register at the front desk when you come.
• Kathy said no new members or visitors
• Wednesday, October 1st is National Seniors day at the City of Surrey, you must register if you want to go and Newton Senior Computer Club will have a table and she invited anyone who would like to come and sit at the table. Free parking.
• Angus spoke about the upcoming open house at Newton Seniors Center12:00 – 2:00 Incentives are liver and onion hot lunch day, lots of activities, he knows of 3 prizes thanks to the advisory council 3 1 year memberships to win And some free refreshments.
• Alta added: November 17th and December 1st from 10:30am to 12:30pm Free drop ins for Chromebook
• Sigrid announced next week we have Isaiah Clemente from Brella Society talking about Scams
• Sigrid discussed the club members list and took a vote of the members in attendance and it was decided to continue the practice of distributing the members lists having emails and phone numbers. IF you DO NOT want your email address or phone number on this list that goes out to all members just let Kathy know, its not a problem.
• Joan spoke about upcoming classes and spaces available as follows:
Apple 6, Windows 11 10, Android 3, File management10.
• Sigrid announced a volunteer support meeting October 2, and invited any interested parties to come – free coffee and muffins incentive
• Sigrid asked for a volunteer to be a web master as Gerry has stepped down and she thanked him.
• Sigrid introduced Krystian Laszkiewicz, Finance for Seniors and Natalya Hanna Notary – Uptown Notaries
Krystian gave a comprehensive overview of investments including segregated funds. Anyone can contact him with no obligation for a free financial review.
Natalya offered a wealth of information regarding the importance of Wills, Powers of Attorney, Representation agreements, and the importance of each one of those documents. She had hand outs for everyone and told us about an October special 15% off her services.
• After reading the September 15 minutes, I said Sept 29 will be the last time I take the minutes due to my busy travel Schedule, so hopefully someone will step up.
Meeting ended at 3:00pm
Are there any errors or omissions?
Hearing none I move to accept these minutes do I have a seconder?
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 15, 2025
Sigrid declared the meeting open at 1:00pm.
Sigrid called the meeting to order
Techies Alta, Angus, Gerry, Victor then came up for open mic questions from the
floor. There were several computer related questions, a couple of highlights are:
Computer Security: Windows 11 comes with Defender and that is adequate. If
you add a purchased anti virus, you may find it slows your computer down, they
fight each other. If you disable Defender and then take the purchased anti virus
program off Defender will automatically enable itself.
Always remember to back up your computer often.
VPN – The best ones to buy are NORD and Expressway. Having a VPN system
on your devices can allow more privacy as to locations. Without VPN someone
could see within the block of where you are.
There was mention of a show on CBC Marketplace – Episode 13 – Gaming the
System – March 7, 2025
[Marketplace investigate shows much information you’re giving away when
playing mobile games, and where that information ends up. We uncover the
methods app developers use to keep kids playing for as long as possible – and
expose loopholes in the laws meant to protect children’s privacy.]
Meeting ended at 3:00pm
Are there any errors or omissions?
Hearing none I move to accept these minutes do I have a seconder?
Thank you
MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 2025
Reminded everyone to mute or turn off cell
Scan Surrey rec cards
Check in with the club’s Registrar Kathy at the back
Drop in sessions for your cellphones, tablets or laptops using windows, apple or
chrome operating systems are again open every Friday from 10-12. They are
free. Angus also requested to register online on the Surrey website or be sure to
register at the front desk when you come to ensure our users numbers are
recorded.
Kathy said one visitor came back
Kathy said we now have 94 members and is updating the membership list – if you
do not want your email or phone number on this please list let Kathy know. If you
have changed your contact info please let Kathy know to ensure you receive club
information such as the class offerings and Monday meeting speakers that she
distributed this morning.
Sigrid said the computer lab looks very nice with new desks, chairs and all in one
computers
Christmas luncheon tickets scheduled for December 15th went on sale end of
July have sold out all 120 tickets. If you didn’t get a ticket and want one – put your
name on the waiting list at the front desk when you check-in. The event will have
elementary kids from Pinewood School back again singing. Then we will have
Elvis / Johnny Cash and June Carter
Wednesday, October 1st is seniors’ day at the City of Surrey, you must register if
you want to attend. Newton Senior Computer Club will have a table there.
Education – Angus read the fall class offering sheet also posted on our website
NSCCC.INFO
Alta added:November 17th and December 1st from 10:30am to 12:30pm he is
offering a free drop ins for Chromebooks
Sigrid announced next week we have Krystian Laszkiewicz, Finance for Seniors
with Chris Evans (Lawyer) Estates, Wills, etc.
Gerry spoke about our club website NSCCC.info and then gave a thorough
demonstration of all the information offered on this site
Gerry also mentioned the club also has a Facebook page Newton Seniors
Computer Club
Sigrid declared the meeting open at 1:00pm.
Sigrid called the meeting to order
- Reminded everyone to mute or turn off cell
- Please ensure you Scan Surrey rec cards
- Check in with Kathy at the back (Unfortunately our registrar Ann fell and broke her leg and will be away for some time) Thank you Kathy for stepping up
- Drop in sessions for your cellphones, tablets or laptops windows or apples are every Friday 10-12 Angus said they are open as of Friday Sept 12. Angus also mentioned to register online on the Surrey website or register at the front desk when you come.
- Kathy said today we have 1 visitor and 3 new members welcome
- Christmas tickets went on sale mid July and sold out all 120 tickets. If you didn’t get a ticket and want one put your name on the waiting list. We will have the elementary kids from Pinewood School back again singing.
Then we will have Elvis / Johnny Cash and June Carter
- Wednesday, October 1st is seniors’ day at the City of Surrey, you must register if you want to go and Newton Senior Computer Club will have a table.
- Victor spoke about his Windows 11 course. Added his friend was scammed
- DO NOT ALLOW ANYONE access to your computer.
- Alta suggested purchasing a 43” TV if you are struggling looking at your monitor
- Angus informed all that knew Clayton Chamberlain – he passed away and gave details of his service is tomorrow
- Angus also said DO NOT GIVE ANYONE access to your computer.
- Sigrid read all the class instructions information below,
- BUT all this information and more is on our website
For our new members and visitors the website is NSCCC.info
Education
Course Instructor Dates Number of Weeks (sessions)
Android – Cell phones Sui Wai Thursday afternoon 1pm to 3pm 6 weeks
September 25 to October 30, 2025
Windows 11 Basic Victor Tuesday afternoon 1pm to 3pm 8 weeks
October 7 to December 2, 2025
File Management Angus Tuesday morning 10am to 12pm 4 weeks
November 4 to December 2, 2025
Chromebook (Free) Alta Monday, November 17th 1 week
10:30 – 12:30
WINTER COURSES
Course Instructor Dates Number of Weeks (sessions)
Windows 11 Basic Victor Tuesday morning 10am to 12pm 8 weeks
January 20 to March 10, 2026
Android Cell phones Sui Wai Tuesday afternoon 1pm to 3pm 6 weeks
January 20 to February 24, 2026
Apple Joan Wednesday afternoon 1pm to 3pm 6 weeks
January 21 to February 25, 2026
File Management Angus Thursday morning 10am to 12pm 6 weeks
January 22 to February 26, 2026
Google Maps Angus Thursday morning 10am to 12pm 1 week only
Thursday, March 12, 2026
UPCOMING SPEAKERS
DATE SPEAKER/S SUBJECT
Sept. 8th Course Instructors Course Synopses, Registration
Sept. 15th Techies Q & A
Sept. 22nd Krystian Laszkiewicz Finance for Seniors
Chris Evans (Lawyer) Estates, Wills, etc.
Sept. 29th Isaiah Clemente Brella Computer Station – scams
Oct. 6th Reena Taank Surrey Arts Centre-Ticket sale site & events
Christina Campbell
Oct. 13th THANKSGIVING
Oct. 20th Adam Bielka (Newton Library) Artificial Intelligence
Oct. 27th Techies Email, Tips, Ecards, etc.
Nov. 3rd Sonia/Shreya (Fraser Health) Fraser Health Virtual Care
Nov. 10th Henry Gin (Cloverdale) Understanding & choosing an Internet Plan
Nov. 17th Alta TBA
Nov. 24th Aaron Pennington (London Drugs) Computers, TVs, Cell phones, etc.
Dec. 1st Angus/Joan/Sui Wai Cutting the Cord, Streaming
Dec. 8th Ingrid Bowles Handidart/Translink
Dec. 15th CHRISTMAS PARTY 120 tickets sold out
Meeting ended at 2:15pm
Are there any errors or omissions?
Hearing none I move to accept these minutes do I have a seconder?
Thank you