Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop
Join us for a free workshop series designed to help adults 55+ practice using AI in new ways that can enrich everyday life.
A free, beginner-friendly AI literacy series for adults 55+. Across seven hands-on Saturday sessions, you'll learn to use artificial intelligence safely and confidently in everyday life — from telling your stories and planning trips to spotting scams and making daily tasks easier. No previous experience needed.
Location: Aaniin Community Centre (5665 14th Avenue Markham, ON, L3S 3K5)
Dates: Saturdays, September 26 – November 21, 2026. Excludes the Thanksgiving holiday (Oct. 10) and Halloween (Oct. 31).
Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Language: English
Register for a single session or the whole series — space is limited to 15 seats per session.
If you have any inquiries about the program, please email programs@yorkeducation.ca with your request. Please include the topic "Senior AI and Technology Program" in your email subject line.
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Aaniin Community Centre
5665 14th Avenue
Markham, ON L3S 3K5
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Session 1 - Sept 26, 2026: AI Literacy Workshop for Seniors
Participants will learn the basics of how AI works, how to recognize it, and how to use it effectively and safely. Whether you are new to AI or looking to strengthen your understanding, the AI Literacy Workshop provides a supportive foundation for navigating an increasingly AI-enabled world.
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Session 2 - Oct 3rd, 2026: Capturing Memories: AI for Memoir & Storytelling
This hands‑on workshop introduces participants to voice‑to‑text tools and conversational AI as supportive writing assistants. Seniors learn how to speak their memories aloud, have the AI organize them into structured chapters, and use guided prompts to help recall meaningful events. By the end, each participant produces a tangible, printed short story or memoir chapter they can share with loved ones.
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Session 3 - Oct 17, 2026: AI as a Travel Companion & Day-to-day Planner
This module is designed for active seniors who enjoy traveling and want to make trip planning easier, more accessible, and more affordable. Rather than focusing only on itinerary generation, the workshop expands into broader travel‑readiness skills using generative AI. Participants learn how to prompt AI tools for highly specific travel plans (e.g., “Plan a 5‑day trip to Victoria with minimal walking, close to historical sites, under $1000”), use AI for real‑time translation, identify senior‑discounted activities, and navigate unfamiliar transit systems.