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 In Action
Thursday, June 25, 2026 at 2:00 PM ET
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.
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 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
AI & You: A Conversation
Online via Zoom
Part 1 of 4. An open-floor roundtable to kick off our AI & You series. Bring what you've heard, what worries you, and what you're curious about — your questions will shape the rest of the series. No tech experience needed; just come as you are.
AI as Your Everyday Helper
Online via Zoom
Part 2 of 4. Meet AI as a patient everyday assistant. We'll watch live demos: explaining things in plain language, drafting a note to family, simplifying confusing instructions, and planning a meal. Friendly, hands-on, and judgment-free.
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.
AI for Getting Things Done
Online via Zoom
Part 3 of 4. Put AI to work on real tasks: summarize long documents and articles, write letters and emails, comparison shop, plan trips and appointments, and organize information you want to keep track of.
MyChart Made Simple
Online via Zoom
Navigate MyChart with confidence: activate your account, message your providers, view test results, and manage appointments and medications — all from your phone or computer. Bring your MyChart login if you have one.
GOLD Workshop — Garner Senior Center
In-person at Garner Senior Center
An in-person GOLD workshop at the Garner Senior Center. PLACEHOLDER — final topic and time to be confirmed. Check back for details.
Scam Prevention — Carolina Gardens Del Webb
In-person at Carolina Gardens Del Webb
Learn to spot and stop the scams targeting older adults today — phone, text, email, and online. Practical, plain-language strategies you can use right away. PLACEHOLDER time, to be confirmed.
AI for Health & Confident Living
Online via Zoom
Part 4 of 4 — our capstone. Use AI to understand health information in plain language, prepare questions before a doctor visit, navigate a patient portal, and find reliable answers you can trust. Brings the whole series together.
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
A glimpse of what we've covered.
MyChart Education Class
View summaryScam & Fraud Prevention
View summaryAI In Action
View summaryMyChart: Activation & Navigation
View summaryScam Defense
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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.