AI Classes for Adults in Lake Forest, IL
If you live in Lake Forest in Lake County, Illinois, 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 Lake Forest
| 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. The best way to learn is to try things on questions from your own day.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Make me a simple weekly meal plan for one person with a short grocery list. I shop in Lake Forest.
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in Lake Forest, Illinois. Ask me what I grow.
I want to find a hobby group in Lake Forest. Give me five questions to ask a library or community center.
Scams to watch for in Lake Forest
Scammers target people everywhere, including a mid-sized city like Lake Forest. These three are among the most common:
- Fake package delivery texts. A text says a package could not be delivered and asks you to tap a link. Do not tap it. Open the carrier's real app or website yourself, or paste the text into an AI assistant and ask: "Does this look like a scam? What should I do?"
- Medicare card and plan calls. Callers offering a free brace or a new Medicare card want your number. Medicare does not cold call to sell things. Free local counseling is available (see below).
- Romance and friendship scams. A new online friend who soon asks for money, even for a small emergency, is a warning sign. Do a reverse image search of their photos and tell a trusted person.
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 Lake Forest residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Lake County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Lake Forest.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Lake Forest or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Illinois's office at shiphelp.org.
- Illinois consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Illinois 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 Lake Forest?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 pm Central time, with a Saturday backup at 9 am.