Friendly AI classes for adults 55+
Everyday AI.
Explained simply.
Learn how AI can help with everyday tasks—writing a message, planning a meal, organizing ideas, or finding information—in a calm, patient class made for complete beginners.
Learning at your pace
See it. Try it. Take your time.
Start where you are
No technology background is expected. We begin with the basics and explain every step.
Try one simple task
Practice useful things like writing a note, planning an activity, or asking AI a question.
Leave feeling more confident
Take home a clearer understanding and a few simple ways to use AI in everyday life.
Designed for adults 55+
No AI experience needed
Patient, step-by-step learning
What you will learn
Everyday AI skills, taught one simple step at a time.
Learn the basics without jargon or pressure. Each topic connects AI to familiar tasks at home, in daily routines, and in your community.
Absolute-Beginner Classes
Welcoming, in-person classes where every step is demonstrated slowly and questions are encouraged.
Everyday AI Help
Use AI for simple tasks such as drafting a message, planning meals, organizing ideas, or learning about a topic.
Safe, Confident Use
Learn what AI can do, what it cannot do, and simple habits for protecting personal information.
Community & Small-Group Learning
Patient instruction for assisted living facilities, 55+ communities, and small groups of older adults.
Dianne, Home Town Ember instructor, leading an in-person class.
LEARNING IN ACTION
Patient teaching. Real questions. Practical confidence.
Dianne guides adults through everyday AI one clear step at a time, with demonstrations, practice, and plenty of room for questions.
In person • Beginner friendly • Sarasota & Charlotte Counties
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AI feels easier when someone explains it patiently.
Home Town Ember helps older adults take a comfortable first step into AI. Lessons focus on familiar, everyday uses rather than technical language or complicated features.
It is normal to feel unsure about a new tool. Classes move slowly, make room for questions, and give everyone time to practice without feeling rushed.
The belief behind the work
“I can actually learn this.”
AI is not only for experts or younger generations. With patient guidance and a little practice, older adults can use it as a helpful tool in everyday life.
AI learning for your community
Bring beginner-friendly AI learning to your community.
Offer a calm, practical introduction to AI for residents and members across Sarasota and Charlotte Counties. Every session uses plain language, familiar examples, and plenty of time for questions.
Assisted Living Programs
Supportive classes with a gentle pace, clear demonstrations, repetition, and room for every question.
Independent Living Programs
Practical learning for communication, planning, interests, and everyday questions—without technical jargon.
55+ Active Adult Communities
Engaging, in-person workshops for curious adults who want useful AI skills and a social learning experience.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Adaptable programming for residents with varied interests, experience levels, and comfort with technology.
Resources for continued learning
Simple resources to help you practice at home.
Clear, large-print-friendly learning materials can support each class and make it easier to repeat the steps later.
Step-by-Step Guides
Plain-language directions for common AI tasks, written so each step is easy to find and follow.
Practice Sheets
Simple activities that help you try what you learned again without pressure.
Safe AI Tips
Easy reminders about privacy, checking information, and knowing what not to share with an AI tool.
Dianne, Home Town Ember instructor, leading an in-person class.
LEARNING IN ACTION
Patient teaching. Real questions. Practical confidence.
Dianne guides adults through everyday AI one clear step at a time, with demonstrations, practice, and plenty of room for questions.
In person • Beginner friendly • Sarasota & Charlotte Counties
Explore Community Programs