AARP Foundation Digital Skills Ready@50+ collaborates with community partners to help older adults learn essential digital skills. Enter your address or zip code below to see what FREE classes are available in your area. Click on the name of a class for more details and to sign up.
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Aster Aging, Inc.
Upcoming Classes
Understanding Fraud & Scams
In-Person
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
Upcoming Classes
All Things Zoom
Hybrid
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.
Intro to Selling Online
Hybrid
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!
11/05/2025
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.
P2P Payments
Hybrid
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.
11/19/2025
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.
11/26/2025
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.
12/03/2025
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.
12/10/2025
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.
Smartphones at a Glance
Hybrid
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.
Understanding Fraud & Scams
Hybrid
12/24/2025
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.