AI Classes for Adults in Walnut Creek, CA
If you live in Walnut Creek in Contra Costa 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 Walnut Creek
| 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. 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 Walnut Creek, 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 Walnut Creek.
Make a gardening to-do list for this time of year in Walnut Creek, California. Ask me what I grow.
Scams to watch for in Walnut Creek
Scammers target people everywhere, including a community like Walnut Creek. These three are among the most common:
- Utility shutoff threats. A caller says your power or water will be cut off in an hour unless you pay. Utilities send written notices. Hang up and call the number on your bill.
- 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).
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 Walnut Creek residents
- Public library. Most libraries in Contra Costa County offer free computer help, classes and Wi-Fi. Ask at the front desk what is offered near Walnut Creek.
- Area Agency on Aging. Find your local office and services for older adults with the Eldercare Locator, or call 1-800-677-1116. Enter Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?
No. Classes are live on Zoom, so you join from home in Walnut Creek 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 Walnut Creek?
Tuesday and Thursday evenings at 4 pm Pacific time, with a Saturday backup at 7 am.
Ready to try it?
Join a free live class on Zoom from Walnut Creek. No sign-up fee.
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