AI Classes for Adults in Meriden, CT
If you live in Meriden in New Haven County, Connecticut, 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 Meriden
| Day | Your time (Eastern) |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 7 pm |
| Thursday | 7 pm |
| Saturday backup | 10 am |
Times shown for Eastern 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:
I want to find a hobby group in Meriden. Give me five questions to ask a library or community center.
What questions should I bring to a doctor visit in Meriden? Ask me about my concerns first and keep it to a short list.
I live in Meriden, Connecticut. Help me plan a free weekend afternoon this month. Ask me what I enjoy first.
Scams to watch for in Meriden
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Meriden. 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 Meriden residents
- Public library. Most libraries in New Haven County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Meriden.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Meriden or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Connecticut's office at shiphelp.org.
- Connecticut consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Connecticut 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 Meriden?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Meriden 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 Meriden?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 7 pm Eastern time, with a Saturday backup at 10 am.