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 You Can Trust: Smart & Safe
Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET
Online via Zoom
The confident finish. How to tell when AI is right vs. when it's guessing, how to double-check what it tells you, and how AI shows up in scams so you can spot it. You'll leave knowing how to use AI without being fooled by 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
August 2026
AI You Can Trust: Smart & Safe
Online via Zoom
The confident finish. How to tell when AI is right vs. when it's guessing, how to double-check what it tells you, and how AI shows up in scams so you can spot it. You'll leave knowing how to use AI without being fooled by it.
AI Workshop
In-person at Garner Senior Center
An engaging, hands-on look at how AI fits into everyday life, open to the curious and the experienced alike. Explore practical tools for writing, creating, and telling your own story, and see how they connect to GOLD's AI Storytelling Workshops, where artists 55+ use AI to write about their artwork for the October 8 fundraising art auction.
Scam Prevention: Spot It, Stop It
Online via Zoom
The scams targeting older adults and the simple habits that stop them. We'll cover the warning signs of phone, text, and email scams, what a real bank or government message looks like, and a four-step habit to pause a scam before it costs you.
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.
AI Story Workshop — The Reserve at Mills Farm
In-person at The Reserve at Mills Farm
A hands-on AI Story Workshop for artists in GOLD's Art Gallery & Auction. We'll use everyday AI tools to help you tell the story behind your art — the inspiration, the process, and what it means to you — so it comes through for the people who see and bid on your work.
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
A hands-on AI Story Workshop for artists in GOLD's Art Gallery & Auction. We'll use everyday AI tools to help you tell the story behind your art — the inspiration, the process, and what it means to you — so it comes through for the people who see and bid on your work.
MyChart & Digital Health Tools
In-person at Peak Rehabilitation Hospital
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 & 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 summaryMyChart Made Simple
View summaryMyChart and Other Patient Portals: Managing Your Health Online
View summaryAI in Your Day: Practical Wins
View summaryAI in Your Daily Life
View summaryGetting Started with AI
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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.