AI Classes for Adults in Mchenry, IL
If you live in Mchenry, 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 Mchenry
| 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. A small group means you can ask a question out loud and get an answer in plain words.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Explain how to check that an email claiming to be from my bank is real. I live in Mchenry, 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 Mchenry.
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in Mchenry, Illinois. Ask me what I grow.
Scams to watch for in Mchenry
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Mchenry. These three are among the most common:
- 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.
- Fake charity requests. After storms and in the holidays, fake charities appear. Give through a charity you looked up yourself, not one that called or texted you.
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 Mchenry residents
- Public library. Most libraries in your area offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Mchenry.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Mchenry 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 Mchenry?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Mchenry 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 Mchenry?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 pm Central time, with a Saturday backup at 9 am.