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.
WakeMed MyChart Education Class
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
WakeMed
Hands-on MyChart class delivered with WakeMed. Learn to log in, view test results and visit summaries, message your care team, schedule appointments, and manage prescriptions, so you can use your patient portal with confidence.
What you’ll learn
- Navigating MyChart and your patient portal
- Messaging your doctor with confidence
- Reading your test results without panic
August 2026
WakeMed MyChart Education Class
In-person at WakeMed
Hands-on MyChart class delivered with WakeMed. Learn to log in, view test results and visit summaries, message your care team, schedule appointments, and manage prescriptions, so you can use your patient portal with confidence.
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
AI Story Workshop — The Reserve at Mills Farm
In-person at The Reserve at Mills Farm
Come tell your story. In this friendly, hands-on class, we'll show you how AI can help you write it down. It could be a memory, a favorite place, or the story behind something you made. No experience with AI or computers needed. Bring your phone or tablet if you have one, and we'll help with the rest.
Scam Defense
In-person at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital
A Scam Defense workshop for patients, families, and caregivers. We'll cover how to spot the calls, texts, and emails built to catch you off guard, the S.C.A.M. method for what to do when something feels wrong, and how to help a parent, spouse, or patient who has been targeted. Bring your questions. No experience with technology required.
MyChart & Digital Health Tools
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.
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
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.
AI Story Workshop — The Reserve at Mills Farm
View summaryStaying Connected
View summaryScam Prevention: Spot It, Stop It
View summaryAI Workshop
View summaryAI You Can Trust: Smart & Safe
View summaryAI Story Workshop — The Reserve at Mills Farm
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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.