AI Classes for Adults in Santa Clara, CA
If you live in Santa Clara in Santa Clara County, California, 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 Santa Clara
| 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. Nobody is rushed. Many members started with no idea how to open a chatbot.
Try these questions today
Paste any of these into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini:
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in Santa Clara, California. Ask me what I grow.
I want to find a hobby group in Santa Clara. Give me five questions to ask a library or community center.
What questions should I bring to a doctor visit in Santa Clara? Ask me about my concerns first and keep it to a short list.
Scams to watch for in Santa Clara
Scammers target people everywhere, including a mid-sized city like Santa Clara. 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 Santa Clara residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Santa Clara County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Santa Clara.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Santa Clara or your ZIP code.
- Medicare questions. Free, unbiased counseling is available through your State Health Insurance Assistance Program. Find California's office at shiphelp.org.
- California consumer protection. Report scams and file a complaint with the California 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 Santa Clara?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 4 pm Pacific time, with a Saturday backup at 7 am.