POSTPONED - Free Lunch & Learn: Making the Most of Facebook Marketplace & Groups

Digital Literacy Lunch & Learn Workshop for Over 50s

Personal Boundaries Workshop

Topic: Facebook: Making the Most of Marketplace and Groups
Date: Thursday, 26th March
Time: 1:30pm - 3:30pm

If you are over 50 and would like to learn what is available beyond connecting with friends and family through Facebook then come along to this FREE catered Lunch & Learn workshop at The Place: Charlestown Community Centre.

One of our Be Connected Digital Mentors will walk you through many topics including:

  • Facebook Marketplace
  • Buying and selling through Facebook
  • Locating events to attend
  • Finding and joining local groups and clubs
This event will help to build your confidence using technology and online tools and provide you with access to a wealth of information via the Be Connected website.

Our Lunch & Learn events are accessible, inclusive and open to the community; carers and support workers are welcome and there will be Auslan interpreters attending all our Lunch & learn events.

We will enjoy a lovely light lunch together and refreshments, tea and coffee will be provided. If you have a device you're welcome to bring it along on the day, however it's not essential. Please just bring writing material so you can take notes.

Limited places are available, so bookings are essential. Please book via the contact details below.

We hope you can join us for this wonderful event!

Cost: FREE
Phone: 02 4032 5500
Email: programs@theplacecharlestown.org.au

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