AI Classes for Adults in Eau Claire, WI
If you live in Eau Claire in Eau Claire County, Wisconsin, you can join a small live class that teaches everyday AI in plain words. Your first class is free, and everything happens on Zoom from your own home.
Class times in Eau Claire
| Day | Your time (Central) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6 pm |
| Thursday | 6 pm |
| Saturday backup | 9 am |
Times shown for Central time. Groups hold 12 people, so every question gets answered.
What you will learn
You will learn to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini for real life: understanding a confusing letter, planning a trip, checking whether a message is a scam, and writing a note you are proud of. Nobody is rushed. Many members started with no idea how to open a chatbot.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Help me write a short, polite message to my Wisconsin state representative about a local road problem.
Help me understand a letter I received. I will paste it with my name and account numbers removed.
Explain how to check that an email claiming to be from my bank is real. I live in Eau Claire, so mention anything local I should know.
Scams to watch for in Eau Claire
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Eau Claire. These three are among the most common:
- Grandchild in trouble calls. A caller says a grandchild is in jail or hurt and needs money now. Hang up and call your family member on the number you already have. Agree on a family code word ahead of time.
- Fake tech support pop-ups. A loud warning on your screen with a phone number to call is a trick. Close the browser, restart the computer and never let a stranger take control of it.
- Utility shutoff threats. A caller says your power or water will be cut off in an hour unless you pay. Utilities send written notices. Hang up and call the number on your bill.
If something happens, report it at ReportFraud.ftc.gov and call the AARP Fraud Watch helpline at 877-908-3360 (free, open to everyone).
Free help for Eau Claire residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Eau Claire County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Eau Claire.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Eau Claire or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Wisconsin's office at shiphelp.org.
- Wisconsin consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Wisconsin consumer protection office.
- Everyday needs. Dial 211 to reach local services such as food, housing and transportation.
Common questions
Are the classes in person in Eau Claire?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Eau Claire on a phone, tablet or computer. Groups are small so you can ask questions out loud.
What does it cost?
Your first class is free. If you keep going, membership is $46 a month, locked in for as long as you stay.
Do I need experience?
No. If you can open a web page, you can start. Our first six weeks are made for beginners.
When are classes for people in Eau Claire?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 pm Central time, with a Saturday backup at 9 am.