If you’ve used ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini for emails or brainstorming, there’s a lot more these tools can do. This small-group, hands-on workshop is for those ready to go beyond the basics and make GenAI a true partner in their work. Practice techniques that separate casual users from confident, capable ones: build multi-step prompts that solve problems; create custom GPTs, Gemini Gems, or Claude Projects tailored to your goals; and use GenAI to test ideas, analyze options, and tackle complex challenges. You’ll leave with a personalized GenAI workflow to use immediately, saving time, sharpening decisions, and boosting creativity. Please note: This class is hands-on; bring your laptop or tablet to class. NO SMARTPHONES! You must install ChatGPT on your device before coming to class. Instructions can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5od2FiGdVNnZnRUTNxDgTuKGnZt5rtKQa0A8hr_4GI/edit?usp=sharing

Move beyond experimenting with AI and start using it with confidence. Learn how today’s most popular AI tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini—work and how to choose the right one for different tasks. Through guided instruction and hands-on practice, discover how to write effective prompts, use AI for everyday research and communication, and incorporate these tools into your personal and professional life. Explore important considerations around privacy, accuracy, and responsible use while building a strong foundation for continued learning. You’ll leave with practical skills, a better understanding of what AI can do, and the confidence to keep exploring new possibilities. Please note: This class is hands-on; bring your laptop or tablet to class. NO SMARTPHONES! You must install ChatGPT on your device before coming to class. Instructions can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1u5od2FiGdVNnZnRUTNxDgTuKGnZt5rtKQa0A8hr_4GI/edit?usp=sharing

Create clean, professional designs for the office or your small business, or add fun personal touches to springtime parties and social events, all using the free, web-based graphic design platform Canva. Register for the level that fits your skills, or take both for the full Canva toolkit. No design experience required. Beginner: New to Canva? We’ll start with the essentials—templates, layouts, fonts, colors, images, and exporting for print and digital use. Advanced Beginner: Already familiar with the basics? Learn more advanced techniques, including brand kits, multi-page designs, collaboration tools, and time-saving workflows.

Thinking about cutting the cable? With so many ways to watch TV today—traditional cable, over-the-air, streaming services, and live internet TV—how do you choose? Explore the pros and cons of each option and find out whether your TV is smart enough or if you’ll need additional hardware to make the switch.

Keep safe in a changing digital world. Learn how hackers exploit computers and what you can do to protect yourself. Topics include securing your email, recognizing phishing attempts, and adjusting social media privacy settings. We’ll also cover data backup strategies (including cloud storage), antivirus tools, smartphone security, and the risks of public Wi-Fi. Leave with practical, easy-to-apply tips for staying secure online.

Digital tools have made managing money easier than ever, but they also come with new risks. Learn practical ways to safely use online banking, payment platforms like Venmo, PayPal, and Zelle, budgeting apps, and other financial resources while protecting yourself from scams, fraud, and identity theft. We’ll also discuss simple systems for organizing your finances and using technology to make managing money easier. Whether you want to feel more confident online or bring more structure to your financial life, you’ll leave with strategies you can put into practice right away.

Get the tools to take charge of your money as soon as you start earning it. Learn how to track and manage expenses, create a budget, and work toward larger goals like buying property or returning to school. This workshop gives you the foundation to make confident financial decisions and build lasting financial habits—so you control your money, not the other way around.

As retirement approaches, changing economic conditions and market volatility make it important to reassess your financial strategy. Learn how to manage your 401(k), 403(b), pension, and other assets while developing a plan for spending and investing in retirement. Topics include target date funds, Roth IRAs, annuities, common retirement pitfalls, and ways to prepare for potential long-term care costs. These strategies can help those nearing retirement make informed decisions—and provide a strong financial foundation for the future.

Making informed decisions about when and how to claim Social Security can have a significant impact on your retirement strategy. Learn how to maximize your benefits and coordinate them with other sources of retirement income. Topics include the current state of Social Security, benefit timing, spousal and divorcee options, tax reduction strategies, and coordination with state and federal retirement plans. We’ll also discuss recent changes, including the Social Security Fairness Act, which eliminated the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), as well as considerations for self-employed individuals and government employees.

Whether you are just starting out or looking to deepen your expertise, this fast-paced course covers the fundamentals of investing, from asset allocation strategies to online investment research and the selection of securities. Gain a deep understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of mutual funds and ETFs, and learn how to build diversified equity and fixed-income portfolios. Discover the pitfalls of Target Retirement Funds and the inherent risks of bond ETFs and bond mutual funds. Develop your skills as an amateur equity analyst and learn to assess the performance of professional mutual fund managers and advisors.