Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop

A free, beginner-friendly AI literacy series for adults 55+. Across seven hands-on Saturday sessions, you'll learn to use artificial intelligence safely and confidently in everyday life — from telling your stories and planning trips to spotting scams and making daily tasks easier. No previous experience needed.
Location: Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue Markham, ON, L3S 3K5)
Dates: Saturdays, September 26 – November 21, 2026. Excludes the Thanksgiving holiday (Oct. 10) and Halloween (Oct. 31).
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Language: English
Register for a single session or the whole series — space is limited to 15 seats per session.
If you have any inquiries about the program, please email [email protected] with your request. Please include the topic "Senior AI and Technology Program" in your email subject line.

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Info: Participants will learn the basics of how AI works, how to recognize it, and how to use it effectively and safely. Whether you are new to AI or looking to strengthen your understanding, the AI Literacy Workshop provides a supportive foundation for navigating an increasingly AI-enabled world.

Info: This hands‑on workshop introduces participants to voice‑to‑text tools and conversational AI as supportive writing assistants. Seniors learn how to speak their memories aloud, have the AI organize them into structured chapters, and use guided prompts to help recall meaningful events. By the end, each participant produces a tangible, printed short story or memoir chapter they can share with loved ones.

Info: This module is designed for active seniors who enjoy traveling and want to make trip planning easier, more accessible, and more affordable. Rather than focusing only on itinerary generation, the workshop expands into broader travel‑readiness skills using generative AI. Participants learn how to prompt AI tools for highly specific travel plans (e.g., “Plan a 5‑day trip to Victoria with minimal walking, close to historical sites, under $1000”), use AI for real‑time translation, identify senior‑discounted activities, and navigate unfamiliar transit systems.

Info: Seniors are disproportionately targeted by online and telephone scams, many of which now use deepfakes, AI‑generated videos, and voice‑cloning technology. This workshop teaches participants how to recognize modern AI‑driven scams, phishing emails, and fraudulent text messages through practical demonstrations and guided analysis. Interactive exercises and practical checklists help seniors build digital confidence, strengthen their online safety habits, and feel empowered to protect themselves and their families.

Info: Designed to foster creativity and cognitive engagement, this workshop introduces seniors to AI image‑generation tools (such as DALL·E and Midjourney) alongside hobby‑based AI assistance. Participants learn how to generate reference images for watercolor painting, request custom knitting or crochet patterns, and explore gardening strategies tailored to the GVA climate. The session reframes AI from a purely functional tool into an inspiring digital companion that enhances offline hobbies.

Info: Designed to bridge conversational AI with everyday smart‑home technology, this workshop shows seniors how AI can support safer, more convenient daily routines. Participants learn how to set up voice‑activated assistants (Alexa, Google Home) for Medic*tion reminders, grocery lists, appointment tracking, and emergency contact features. The session also demonstrates how AI can help summarize complex medical documents or doctor’s notes, giving seniors tools to better understand information and advocate for themselves.

Info: Participants bring together skills from the series through a practical AI lab. Seniors practice writing effective prompts, asking follow-up questions, correcting unclear answers, identifying AI mistakes, checking information against reliable sources, and completing common everyday tasks such as drafting an email, explaining a difficult document in plain language, building a shopping or meal plan, comparing options, and verifying whether an AI-generated claim is trustworthy.

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