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Every workshop comes to you, in your community room, clubhouse, library, or senior center. Pick a topic, or bundle a few into a series.
Workshop 01
Foundations
Smartphone Basics
Get genuinely comfortable with the device in your pocket. Calls, texts, settings, charging, and how to keep it secure without the panic.
You'll learn to
- Make & receive calls (and what those buttons mean)
- Send texts, including photos and emojis
- Adjust ringer, volume & do-not-disturb
- Set a passcode & understand Face/Touch ID
Workshop 02
Most popular
Video Calling
FaceTime, Zoom, and Google Meet, from "where do I tap" to "I waved at the grandkids for an hour." Bring the device you'll actually use.
You'll learn to
- Place & answer FaceTime calls (iPhone & iPad)
- Join a Zoom meeting from a link
- Use Google Meet on Android
- Mute, unmute, switch cameras, share a photo
Workshop 03
Foundations
Online Safety & Scam Prevention
The single most-requested workshop. Recognize the most common scams targeting older adults and leave with a one-page checklist that lives by the phone.
You'll learn to
- Spot phishing emails, texts & phone calls
- Recognize the "grandparent" & "tech support" scams
- Set strong passcodes & use a password manager
- Know what your bank will never ask you
Workshop 04
Foundations
Email Essentials
Tame the inbox. Send, receive, attach, organize, and unsubscribe, without the daily flood of overwhelm.
You'll learn to
- Compose, reply, forward & attach files
- Organize with folders, stars & archive
- Unsubscribe (safely) from junk you didn't want
- Spot phishing in the inbox
Workshop 05
Independence
Photos & Memories
Take better photos, find old ones, share them with family, and stop worrying about running out of space.
You'll learn to
- Take, crop & lightly edit a photo
- Search your photo library by date or place
- Share to family via text, email or album
- Understand iCloud / Google Photos backup
Workshop 06
Independence
Online Shopping & Banking
How to actually buy something online, and pay the water bill, without ever wondering if the page in front of you is real.
You'll learn to
- Recognize a real online store from a fake one
- Place an order, step by step
- Use bank apps for balances, transfers & bill pay
- Set up two-factor authentication
Workshop 07
Independence
Health Apps & Telehealth
Built from nine years of healthcare-IT experience. Patient portals, medication trackers, and telehealth visits that actually go smoothly.
You'll learn to
- Log into your patient portal & read results
- Message your doctor (without panic)
- Join a telehealth video appointment
- Set up medication & refill reminders
Workshop 08
Independence
Group Texting & Messaging
Belong in the family group chat. Send GIFs, share photos, find that thing your daughter sent three weeks ago, and mute the chat that won't stop pinging.
You'll learn to
- Start & rename a group conversation
- Send photos, GIFs & voice messages
- React with hearts, thumbs & emojis
- Use WhatsApp for family overseas