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Aster Aging, Inc.

7550 East Adobe Street
Mesa, AZ 85207

Upcoming Classes

08/26/2025
Donʼt let your smartphoneʼs settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop. During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings.
During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings. We'll also cover some tips and best practices for securing and maintaining your device.
In this lecture, we’ll explore a free, mobile banking demo site where you can familiarize yourself with some of the most popular features of mobile banking, including built-in budgeting features that can help you take better control of your finances. We’ll also go over the industry standards that banks employ to keep your money safe, the steps you can take to avoid scams, and we’ll introduce some popular budgeting apps.
Is That AI? In-Person
10/14/2025
Curious about AI? Want to know more about Chat GPT? This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence. We’ll talk about how AI is being used today, what its current limitations are, and how it will shape the future!
10/28/2025
The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed. We’ll look at sample emails, texts, and deepfakes to see how AI contributes to the increased spread and complexity of scams. We’ll also provide helpful resources for staying informed about the latest scams.

Justa Center

1001 W Jefferson St
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Upcoming Classes

In today’s digital world, your business needs more than just a great product — it needs an online presence that gets found. This lecture will walk you through the essentials of getting your business online. You'll explore SEO (Search Engine Optimization), Google Business Profiles, as well as the benefits of customer reviews and business websites. Packed with practical tips, this session will help you boost visibility, connect with customers, and grow your business with confidence.
09/03/2025
Commuting for interviews or a new job? Use Google Maps to plan your route. Visit sites around the world from the comfort of your home, get a bird’s-eye-view of your childhood neighborhood, or simply get directions to your friend’s house! Google Maps is a mapping application that offers satellite imagery, street maps, and street-view perspectives. It also has a route planner for your preferred transportation method, be it foot, car, bicycle or public transportation.
09/10/2025
From finding a job to starting a business, learn what you can do with Google tools. Curious about the free tools from Google? Learn about some of Google’s most popular productivity tools that are for personal use, as well as work-related ones. This lecture will introduce Docs, Sheets, Slides, Photos, and Drive. We’ll explore some practical and creative uses and demonstrate how to make the most out of Google’s many free templates.
Unlock the power of online communications for your small business! In this lecture, we’ll discuss the importance of establishing a strong online presence. Additionally, we’ll look at social media and newsletters as potential avenues to reach your customers. We’ll explore how to effectively engage with your online audience, introduce some AI tools for marketing, and discuss newsletter platform options. We’ll also go over considerations to help you choose the right tools to boost your business.
09/24/2025
Try your hand at one or more free, user-friendly, web-based graphic design tools! You can use these tools to create logos, flyers, greeting cards, invitations, and more. In this presentation, we’ll explore the popular design platform, Canva, and demonstrate how you can get very creative with basic tools like Google Slides. We’ll also take a look at Photoshop Express, the web-based, free version of Photoshop.
10/01/2025
Curious about how artificial intelligence (AI) can help your small business thrive? In this lecture, you’ll learn about the many things AI can do and how they relate to small business. We’ll introduce a framework to help you explore how you can start using AI in your own day-to-day work. We’ll also cover tips for choosing AI tools and best practices for using AI safely. Whether you sell products, offer services, or run a home-based business, this lecture will help you discover how to take advantage of AI in your business today.
10/08/2025
Curious about using ChatGPT or Gemini? Join our lecture to learn tips for using generative AI chat programs effectively. Discover how to write specific prompts for helpful responses, whether for work, personal projects, or fun. We'll also cover best practices for privacy and security, so that you can use this tech confidently.
10/15/2025
Curious about AI? Want to know more about Chat GPT? This lecture will introduce some of the basic ideas around artificial intelligence. We’ll talk about how AI is being used today, what its current limitations are, and how it will shape the future!
10/22/2025
Did you know that most interviews are conducted on Zoom? Curious why Zoom has become everyone’s go-to video conferencing software? This lecture will go over how to use Zoom to chat with friends and family and take virtual classes with Senior Planet! You’ll learn about useful Zoom features, whether you’re connecting with an iOS, Android, or Windows device.
10/29/2025
Want to make some extra money? Online marketplaces make it easy to sell almost anything- from your vintage collectibles to handmade crafts! This lecture will introduce you to different online platforms for selling all kinds of items, including furniture, clothing, household items, and more! We’ll also cover some tips and best practices for safely using these platforms so you can avoid scams and sell confidently!
Interested in getting back into the workforce? Curious about the new “gig” economy? This lecture will provide an overview of how to use social media in your job search, demonstrate digital job searching tools like LinkedIn, and offer tips and advice to job seekers. You’ll also learn about new opportunities for freelance work and how you can supplement your income in innovative ways.
11/12/2025
The number of small businesses using P2P payments is growing! Here’s what you need to know. Since PayPal debuted over twenty years ago, person-to-person payments have become commonplace. In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular P2P payment services, including PayPal, Venmo, and Cash App. We’ll cover some of the basic functions of these services, how they compare, and tips for using them safely.
Learn how to stay safe online while applying to jobs online, doing research, and more. This presentation will cover the ins and outs of how to protect your personal information online. We’ll cover tips for staying safe in cyberspace, like safe browsing, how to recognize online scams, and when it’s OK — or not — to share your personal information online.
In this lecture, we’ll discuss ways to make sure social media helps you when you’re looking for work! We’ll review the best platforms for professional use, as well as which platforms are best kept private and for personal use. Lastly, we’ll demonstrate which privacy settings to use to keep your personal content private.
Google Docs offers tips and templates for resumes, and more! In this lecture, we’ll demonstrate how to make the most of Google Docs templates for resumes. Templates are a great option for resumes because they take the guesswork out of formatting! We’ll review some of the helpful features of Google Docs, like sharing, reviewing, and commenting privileges, as well as how to save and share your doc as a PDF. Finally, we’ll go over some dos and don’ts for resume content.
Donʼt let your smartphoneʼs settings stump you! Learn the basics in this workshop. During this hands-on workshop, we'll explore some of the common features of smartphones. You'll learn ways to interact with the touch screen, how to access important controls, and how to search for specific settings.
12/17/2025
Learn how a smartphone can help you access the internet when you need it – during job searching and beyond. If you’re curious about what smartphones can do and why they’ve grown so popular, come to this lecture. You’ll learn about popular smartphones on the market and some of their pros and cons. We’ll also compare and contrast two of the most popular operating systems: Android and Apple’s iOS.
The ability to spot a scam is an essential digital skill. In this lecture, we’ll review some of the most common scams, offer tips for avoiding them, and go over what to do if you do get scammed. We’ll look at sample emails, texts, and deepfakes to see how AI contributes to the increased spread and complexity of scams. We’ll also provide helpful resources for staying informed about the latest scams.