AI Classes for Adults in Port Arthur, TX
If you live in Port Arthur in Jefferson County, Texas, 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 Port Arthur
| 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 Port Arthur.
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in Port Arthur, Texas. Ask me what I grow.
I want to find a hobby group in Port Arthur. Give me five questions to ask a library or community center.
Scams to watch for in Port Arthur
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Port Arthur. 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 Port Arthur residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Jefferson County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Port Arthur.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Port Arthur or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find Texas's office at shiphelp.org.
- Texas consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the Texas 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 Port Arthur?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Port Arthur 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 Port Arthur?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 6 pm Central time, with a Saturday backup at 9 am.