How do I stop iTunes 10.6.3 from trying to sync an iphone 5

I have an iMac running OSX 10.5.8 and iTunes 10.6.3; I also have a new MacBook with a retina display and an iPhone 5.  My problem is that the iMac keeps on trying to sync the iphone over wifi, and I keep getting a popup with a message that the iphone requires iTunes 10.7 (which won't run on 10.5.8).  My iphone won't sync with the MacBook until I address the popup on the iMac.  I have no intention of updating the software on the iMac, and I can't figure out how to get the iMac to just ignore the iphone and let the iphone sync with the Macbook.  Any help?

I use an older computer that doesn't do syncing with new gadgets so I can't check but it would surprise me if there wasn't some way to turn off wireless syncing. Check:
How to Use Wireless Sync in iOS 5 - http://www.pcworld.com/article/242242/how_to_use_wireless_sync_in_ios_5.html
iTunes 10.5 and later: Troubleshooting iTunes Wi-Fi Syncing - http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4062

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