BEALTAINE EXHIBITION

Thank you to everyone eho took part in our recent Framed! My Life In Pctures Exhibition which was luanched ny Lord Mayer Emer Costello on May 11th at Terenure Library. The exhibition was a great success and a big thank you to Rick Quinn who over the course of 6 weeks encouraged our participants to recall and share their personal memories and special events in their lives.

ASITS NEWSLETTER January 2010

Happy New Year
On behalf of the ASITS committee and Terenure Enterprise Centre we would like to say a big THANK YOU! Your support and commitment to the Society over the last year was greatly appreciated and we look forward to your continued support in the year ahead. Many thanks also to those who generously gave gifts to our St Vincent de Paul giving tree for Christmas 2009.

The Active Senior IT Society A.G.M
Our AGM will take place on Monday January 25th 2010 at 11.00am in the Memorial Hall on Rathfarnham Road, Terenure.
As with many organizations, funding for training is limited for the year ahead and the committee needs the support of members to ensure the continuation of the Society and all it offers. Please come along to our A.G.M. to show you support and offer your feedback and suggestions; we look forward to seeing you there!
Refreshments will be served 

It’s that time of year again!!
Your ASITS annual subscription is now due and the fee remains unchanged at €10. If you take into consideration that in 2009 571 training places were taken up by ASITS members, spread over 45 courses & 17 workshops, along with the social outings and events arranged throughout the year, we think you will agree that €10 a year is great value for money even in these recessionary times!!!!

From February 2010 this newsletter will be sent by email in future. Please supply us with your current email address and make sure to check your email regularly.

ASITS NEWSLETTER March 2010

St .Michael’s House -“Bring a book, Buy a book”

On Wednesday March 10th we are hosting a “Bring-a-Book Buy-a-Book” drop in morning in aid of St Michaels house Services for intellectual disability. This year we’re accepting books or DVD’s. This event will take place in Terenure Enterprise centre between 10am and 2pm. All books or DVD’s donated will be sold for just €2. Please come along on the day to buy a book, all proceeds will be in aid of St. Michael’s House. If you would like to donate books in advance please bring your good quality second hand books/ DVDs to Terenure Enterprise Centre before March 8th. Thank you for your support.



PLEASE RENEW  WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT
Thank you to all our members who attended the AGM on Jan 25th. One of the items discussed was the importance of the annual subscriptions to keep the society alive. The annual membership fee is €10 this fee entitles the members to:
• One basic computer 8 week course at the fee of €20
• One free work workshop
• To avail of a variety of courses and initiatives run at the enterprise centre half price

New Social Committee:
Three members have recently volunteered to head up a social committee to oversee the social events for the members of the society. If you have any idea or suggestions – let us know!

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ASITS NEWSLETTER APRIL 2010

Social Committee:
Our new social committee has been busy planning some exciting new adventures for all members. P.T.O for full details of upcoming events. Advance booking is essential as some activities have limited availability!
The committee is made up of four members of the society - Angela Hickey, Phyllis Boyle, Joan Dunwoody, Rita Gallagher & Jim Kenny – sincere thanks to you all.

Date for your Diary:
Tues 11th May 2010 @ 10.30a.m.in Terenure Library
To mark www.bealtaine.com the society is going to produce an exhibition of memoirs and photos which will be on display in Terenure Library from 11th–15th May and in Ballyroan Library from 24th-29th May. The exhibition will be launched in Terenure Library by the Dublin City Lord Mayor, Cllr Emer Costello, on May 11th @ 10.30am – please join us!

New Classes:
Beginners - Friday Morning – starts May 2010
If you are interested in enrolling in these classes please call us on Tel. 4903237; classes are €20 to first time participants and at the reduced fee of €65 for all members who would like to repeat this class. If you would like to register for any other classes within the society or have any suggestions for classes and activities you would like to see on offer we would love to hear from you.

Refer a Friend:
Some of you may have heard ASITS Chairman Al Connor on Community Radio FM in February to promote the society. Al did a great job and many new members came along to join after hearing about ASITS. Remember, if you have friends & family who might be interested in joining up and availing of the excellent value for their €10 annual subscription that the society offers we would love to meet them so send them along to us or give us a call.

St Michael’s House Bring-a-Book Event:
Thank you to everyone who supported our St Michael’s House fund raising campaign on March 10th. Whether you donated books or just came along to buy some, your efforts raised €190 for St Michael’s House and on their behalf we would like to say: THANK YOU

ASITS NEWSLETTER June 2010

Bealtaine Festival - May 2010
On May 11th during the Bealtaine Festival, which celebrates the achievements of the older age group, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Cllr Emer Costello opened an exhibition in Terenure Library entitled Framed! My Life in Pictures which was compiled by 12 ASITS members. The project was produced with the invaluable assistance of volunteers Rick Quinn & Patrick Lyons – thank you both! The Society is very proud of the recognition given to the quality of the work by the participants of this class. The exhibition ran in Terenure Library from May 11th to May 15th and in Ballyroan library from May 24th to May 29th.
A full article written by Eamon Henry can be viewed on the ASITS BLOG: www.asits.blogspot.com.

New Classes:

Online Group Communications:

Aimed at members who have a role in volunteering. This course will cover sending group emails and group text messages

Fri July 23rd – Aug 27th
2.30pm-4.30pm

Fri Sept 3rd - Oct 8th
2.30pm-4.30pm

Fee: €20

My IT Advanced:

Aimed at members who have completed basic IT
This course will cover contacting friends & family online

Wed 2nd June - Jul 21st
10am to 12.00pm

Fee: €20 (Fully Booked)

My IT Advanced :

Aimed at members who have completed basic IT
This course will cover contacting friends & family online

Thur June 10th-Jul 29th
2pm – 4pm

Fee:€20

My IT :

Aimed at people who want to learn the very basics of computing, ie complete beginners

Mon 12th July - Aug 30th
2pm to 4pm

Fee: €20

My IT Advanced :

Aimed at members who have completed basic IT
This course will cover contacting friends & family online

Mon 12th July - Aug 30th
10am to 12pm

Fee: €20

My IT:

Aimed at people who want to learn the very basics of computing, ie complete beginners

Tuesday 1st June-Jul 20th
10am to 12pm
Fee: €20 (Fully Booked)

Digital Photography:

Learn how to use your digital camera, upload your photos and save & send them to family & friends

Thurs June 17th –Jul 22nd
10am-12pm
Fee: €20

If you are interested in any courses on offer, or would like to put your name down for an Autumn course please call us at 01-4903237 or email us on our new ASITS email address at asitsnews@gmail.com
If you are a new member and you haven’t been contacted for a new course please let us know and we will register you on the next available course.

Email Addresses:
Due to reduced funding, the Society is trying out new ways to save money; we are now looking at the idea of sending the newsletter via email. If you would like to receive your newsletter & other updates on new courses and social events please send us an email to asitsnews@gmail.com and we will add you to our mailing list.
*Remember to include your name on the email.

Annual Subscriptions:
Like many other organizations, our funding in these difficult times has been greatly reduced and we need to both increase our membership and retain our past members. Annual membership is €10. Perhaps you know of someone who might wish to participate in the varied classes on offer or who would like to join members on the interesting outings being organized by our new social committee.

Participants in ASITS Social Activities:
The new innovation of social events is being kindly organised by a small committee of volunteers. Because this is being run on a volunteer basis and is not a commercial venture, only those who are members of the Society are eligible to participate. If you wish to bring someone along they can join the Society for the annual membership fee of €10 by calling in to the Enterprise Centre any weekday between 9am & 5.30pm.


Carlow Trip:
Many thanks to the Social committee who organized a great trip to the Visual Arts Centre in Carlow. Attendees on the day all had a very enjoyable time and we even got the good weather too!
Many thanks to Angela, Phyllis, Joan, Jim & Rita for all your good work.
A full article written by Eamon Henry can be viewed on the ASITS BLOG www.asits.blogspot.com.

Any Ideas?
Don’t forget the ASITS committee & the staff at Terenure Enterprise Centre are always eager to hear you ideas and suggestions. Let us know what you like, what you don’t, and what you would like the Society to offer you: All ideas & comments to asitsnews@gmail.com