Ashburton Courier: June 24, 2021
You also want an ePaper? Increase the reach of your titles
YUMPU automatically turns print PDFs into web optimized ePapers that Google loves.
NEWS<br />
<strong>Ashburton</strong> <strong>Courier</strong>, <strong>June</strong> <strong>24</strong>, <strong>2021</strong><br />
7<br />
Reuben Roberts of Geeks on Wheels (right) helps 90yearold Jim Hardy set up his new phone.<br />
Help with navigating tech<br />
Afree weekly service<br />
facilitated by CitizensAdvice<br />
Bureau(CAB) Mid<br />
Canterbury has been helping<br />
people navigate, andget<br />
adviceon, technology issues.<br />
Run by visiting technology<br />
expert Reuben Roberts, of<br />
GeeksonWheels,since early<br />
April, the service is available<br />
at Community House Mid<br />
Canterbury every Friday<br />
between1pm and 3pm. No<br />
appointment is necessary.<br />
Mr Robertstypically helps<br />
betweentwo tosix clients<br />
withissueseach week.<br />
Lip protection<br />
Buy bothand<br />
SAVE<br />
VIRALEX ® LYSINE<br />
OINTMENT 7g<br />
Sessions were around 15<br />
minutes, but could go for<br />
longer.<br />
In between clients he was<br />
abletodohisown work, Mr<br />
Robertssaid.<br />
Issueswere varied and<br />
included everythingfrom<br />
setting up anew smartphone<br />
through to adding new<br />
contacts, taking photos,<br />
internet and WiFi issues<br />
andfile recovery.<br />
He wasable to offeradvice<br />
on PCs, laptopsand<br />
smartphones andanswer<br />
questions on areas such as<br />
USETOGETHER<br />
500ml<br />
EARN UP TO 35 REWARD POINTS<br />
VIRALEX ® BUYBOTH<br />
LYSINE 60s<br />
FOR<br />
$19 90 $<strong>24</strong> 90 $34 90<br />
was $44.80<br />
Natural cell health<br />
• Supports the immune<br />
system<br />
• Improves energy levels<br />
• Helps detox the body<br />
$34 95<br />
upgrades, viruses and<br />
security.<br />
The 26yearold said he<br />
had grown up with<br />
technology and was<br />
confidentwith it, but this was<br />
not the case foreveryone.<br />
‘‘Some people, particularly<br />
the older generation,get abit<br />
nervousaround technology<br />
andI’m happy to helpthem<br />
navigate and build<br />
confidence.’’<br />
He said technology was<br />
moving at afast pace and<br />
some people were falling<br />
behind.<br />
Areyou<br />
readyfor<br />
‘A Better<br />
Everyday’?<br />
We have vacancies<br />
available now.<br />
If you’re looking for Rest Home, Hospital, Respite<br />
Care and Independent living, Coldstream<br />
Lifecare &Village is afriendly community set<br />
amongst beautifully landscaped gardens.<br />
If you’re needing Dementia Care, Princes Court<br />
Lifecare offers specialist Dementia Care inawarm<br />
and homely environment.<br />
Let’s catch up for acuppa.<br />
Coldstream Lifecare &Village<br />
(03) 308 8020<br />
Princes Court Lifecare<br />
(03) 308 0302<br />
heritagelifecare.co.nz<br />
2387886<br />
DentureProblems?<br />
Come &see us at Life Dental!<br />
• FREE<br />
Consultation<br />
•1year FREE<br />
aftercarewith<br />
newdentures<br />
“Qualityisour<br />
Goal,Drive,<br />
&Motto”<br />
2369969<br />
5% Discount Gold Card &Community Services Card<br />
5% DiscountOuter District (Oamaru, Waimate, Tekapo,Twizel,<strong>Ashburton</strong>)<br />
8Woollcombe St,Timaru |P:03688 3504 |W:lifedental.co.nz<br />
Mr RafikHanna<br />
Clinical Dental Technologist<br />
PGClinDentTech (Otago),<br />
BDentTech(Otago), MBA (Otago)
Change language