AI Classes for Adults in Grants Pass, OR
If you live in Grants Pass in Josephine County, Oregon, 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 Grants Pass
| Day | Your time (Pacific) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 4 pm |
| Thursday | 4 pm |
| Saturday backup | 7 am |
Times shown for Pacific 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. You do not need a new computer. A phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
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 Grants Pass, so mention anything local I should know.
Make me a simple weekly meal plan for one person with a short grocery list. I shop in Grants Pass.
Scams to watch for in Grants Pass
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Grants Pass. These three are among the most common:
- Fake AI voices. Scammers can copy a voice from a short clip. If a call sounds like someone you know but asks for money, call them back on a number you trust.
- 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.
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 Grants Pass residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Josephine County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Grants Pass.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Grants Pass or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Oregon's office at shiphelp.org.
- Oregon consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Oregon 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 Grants Pass?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 4 pm Pacific time, with a Saturday backup at 7 am.