Workshops
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GOLD workshops are built around how older adults actually learn, and cost you nothing to attend. Drop in to online sessions or visit us in person. No pressure, no quizzes, just real practice with real people.
AI Basics for Everyday Life
Friday, September 18, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
What AI actually is, in plain language, and what it is genuinely good for. We'll open a chat assistant together and try it on real everyday tasks: drafting a note, making sense of a confusing letter, planning a trip. You'll leave having used it yourself, not just heard about it.
What you’ll learn
- What AI actually is, in plain English
- How to use ChatGPT and Claude on your terms
- How to spot AI-generated scams
September 2026
AI Basics for Everyday Life
In-person at Rufty-Holmes Senior Center
What AI actually is, in plain language, and what it is genuinely good for. We'll open a chat assistant together and try it on real everyday tasks: drafting a note, making sense of a confusing letter, planning a trip. You'll leave having used it yourself, not just heard about it.
MyChart: Activation & Navigation
In-person at Holly Springs Cultural Center
Learn how to set up and use your MyChart patient portal to view test results, message your doctor, schedule appointments, and manage prescriptions, all from your phone or computer.
MyChart: Activation & Navigation
In-person at Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center
Learn how to set up and use your MyChart patient portal to view test results, message your doctor, schedule appointments, and manage prescriptions, all from your phone or computer.
Are You Getting the Most Out of MyChart?
Online via Zoom
GOLD helps adults 50+ build the confidence to handle everyday technology on their own terms. Your patient portal can do far more than show appointment times. You can message your doctor, read your test results, and refill a prescription without waiting on hold. We'll walk through it together so you leave knowing exactly where to tap.
Ready to Go: Digital Wallets, Tickets & Everyday Essentials
In-person at Garner Senior Center
Your boarding pass, your concert ticket, your coffee card, and your bank card can all live on your phone. In this hands-on hour we'll set up a digital wallet together, save a ticket, and practice pulling it up at the gate, so the moment you need it is not the first time you've tried.
Tired of Resetting Your Password?
Online via Zoom
GOLD helps adults 50+ build the confidence to handle everyday technology on their own terms. Your phone and computer already offer easier ways to sign in, like Face ID, a fingerprint, or a passkey, that take a second and are far harder for anyone else to use. We'll show you what they are, how to turn them on, and how to take advantage of the security your devices already give you, with ease.
Put AI to Work: Real Help with Everyday Tasks
Online via Zoom
GOLD helps adults 50+ build the confidence to handle everyday technology on their own terms. AI tools like ChatGPT are genuinely useful once you know how to ask, whether for a letter, a plan, or a clear explanation of a confusing bill. We'll work through real examples together so you leave with something you can actually use.
October 2026
AI In Action
In-person at Morrisville Senior Center
Move from understanding AI to using it. We'll work through real prompts together, drafting an email, summarizing a document, planning a meal, and you'll leave with a few habits you can put to work right away.
Scam & Fraud Prevention
In-person at Holly Springs Cultural Center
Protect yourself from phone, email, and online scams using GOLD's S.C.A.M. framework, Stop, Confirm, Avoid giving out personal information, and Make a Report. We'll cover common tactics scammers use and practical steps to stay safe.
Scam & Fraud Prevention
In-person at Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center
Protect yourself from phone, email, and online scams using GOLD's S.C.A.M. framework, Stop, Confirm, Avoid giving out personal information, and Make a Report. We'll cover common tactics scammers use and practical steps to stay safe.
November 2026
Scan & Go: Using Digital Tickets with Confidence
In-person at Morrisville Senior Center
Learn how to find, store, and use tickets on your phone for concerts, sports, and theater, plus how to spot ticket scams before they cost you.
AI Basics for Everyday Life
In-person at Holly Springs Cultural Center
Demystify artificial intelligence with a hands-on introduction to tools like ChatGPT. Learn what AI can (and can't) do, and how to use it safely and effectively in your everyday life.
AI Basics for Everyday Life
In-person at Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center
Demystify artificial intelligence with a hands-on introduction to tools like ChatGPT. Learn what AI can (and can't) do, and how to use it safely and effectively in your everyday life.
December 2026
Scam-Proof Your Holidays
In-person at Morrisville Senior Center
The busiest shopping season is also the busiest season for scammers. We'll cover the holiday scams to watch for (fake delivery texts, deals that are too good to be true, gift card requests, and phony charities) and a simple four-step habit to stop a scam before it starts.
Staying Connected
In-person at Holly Springs Cultural Center
Learn how to stay in touch with family and friends through video calls on Zoom and FaceTime, connect on Facebook, and share photos and updates with the people who matter most.
Staying Connected
In-person at Hilltop Needmore Town Park Community Center
Learn how to stay in touch with family and friends through video calls on Zoom and FaceTime, connect on Facebook, and share photos and updates with the people who matter most.
Past Workshops
A glimpse of what we've covered.
MyChart & Digital Health Tools
View summaryScam Defense
View summaryAI Story Workshop at The Reserve at Mills Farm
View summaryStaying Connected Digitally
View summaryWakeMed MyChart Education Class
View summaryStaying Connected
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Senior centers, libraries, residential communities, faith communities, and healthcare partners, if you're within driving distance of Raleigh, we'll bring our workshops to you.