Workshops
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GOLD workshops are free and built around how older adults actually learn. Drop in to online sessions or visit us in person. No pressure, no quizzes, just real practice with real people.
AI for Everyday Life
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
Online via Zoom
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.
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
June 2026
AI for Everyday Life
Online via Zoom
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.
Photos & QR Codes
In-person at Morrisville Senior Center
Your phone holds more than you realize. We'll cover organizing photos, sharing them with family, and using your camera to scan QR codes on menus, packaging, and event flyers without giving away personal info.
Scam Defense
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.
MyChart: Activation & Navigation
Online via Zoom
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.
AI In Action
In-person at Garner 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 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.
MyChart Education Class
In-person at WakeMed Fuquay Medical Park
Learn how to set up and navigate your WakeMed MyChart patient portal. View test results, message your doctor, schedule appointments, and manage prescriptions, all from your phone or computer.
AI In Action
Online via Zoom
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 Defense
Online via Zoom
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.
July 2026
MyChart: Activation & Navigation
In-person at Morrisville Senior 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.
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.
August 2026
GOLD Class, Topic to Be Announced
In-person at Morrisville Senior Center
A hands-on GOLD workshop for older adults. Topic to be announced, check back soon or contact us at (919) 808-4653 for details.
GOLD Statewide Webinar
Online via Zoom
A statewide webinar in partnership with the Retired Government Employees Association (RGEA) of North Carolina, hosted by RGEA's Deryl Fulmer. Join GOLD for a community-wide conversation on digital confidence, scam prevention, and AI literacy for older adults.
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.
Staying Connected Digitally
In-person at Holly Springs Cultural Center
A friendly walkthrough of the everyday tools that keep families and neighbors close: video calls, text-message group chats, photo sharing, and the basics of staying visible without oversharing.
September 2026
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.
October 2026
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
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
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
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