# Event Details - **Event Name**: Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am (-04:00) - **Event Description**: Join us for a free workshop series designed to help adults 55+ practice using AI in new ways that can enrich everyday life.About this EventA 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 AMLanguage: EnglishRegister 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.Sign up using this link: https://forms.monday.com/forms/3de0917bf4d54df79ded21985d351028?r=use1Senior Program Schedule🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 1 - Sept 26, 2026: AI Literacy Workshop for SeniorsInfo: 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.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 2 - Oct 3rd, 2026: Capturing Memories: AI for Memoir & StorytellingInfo: 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.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 3 - Oct 17, 2026: AI as a Travel Companion & Day-to-day PlannerInfo: 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.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 4 - Oct 24, 2026: AI for Scam Prevention & Digital SafetyInfo: Seniors are disproportionately targeted by online and telephone scams, many of which now use deepfakes, AI‑generated videos, and voice‑cloning technology. This workshop teaches participants how to recognize modern AI‑driven scams, phishing emails, and fraudulent text messages through practical demonstrations and guided analysis. Interactive exercises and practical checklists help seniors build digital confidence, strengthen their online safety habits, and feel empowered to protect themselves and their families.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 5 - Nov 7, 2026: The AI Creative Studio: Art and HobbiesInfo: Designed to foster creativity and cognitive engagement, this workshop introduces seniors to AI image‑generation tools (such as DALL·E and Midjourney) alongside hobby‑based AI assistance. Participants learn how to generate reference images for watercolor painting, request custom knitting or crochet patterns, and explore gardening strategies tailored to the GVA climate. The session reframes AI from a purely functional tool into an inspiring digital companion that enhances offline hobbies.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 6 - Nov 14, 2026: Everyday AI: Smart Homes & Health TrackingInfo: Designed to bridge conversational AI with everyday smart‑home technology, this workshop shows seniors how AI can support safer, more convenient daily routines. Participants learn how to set up voice‑activated assistants (Alexa, Google Home) for Medic*tion reminders, grocery lists, appointment tracking, and emergency contact features. The session also demonstrates how AI can help summarize complex medical documents or doctor’s notes, giving seniors tools to better understand information and advocate for themselves.🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMSession 7 - Nov 21, 2026: AI Practice Lab Info: Participants bring together skills from the series through a practical AI lab. Seniors practice writing effective prompts, asking follow-up questions, correcting unclear answers, identifying AI mistakes, checking information against reliable sources, and completing common everyday tasks such as drafting an email, explaining a difficult document in plain language, building a shopping or meal plan, comparing options, and verifying whether an AI-generated claim is trustworthy. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/markham/senior-programs-ai-and-technology-workshop/100001999714217054 - **Event Categories**: workshops, art, health-wellness, fine-arts, trips-adventures, artificial-intelligence, shopping, thanksgiving, holiday, storytelling - **Slot details of has slots**: - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: CAD ## Event venue details - **city**: Markham - **state**: ON - **country**: Canada - **location**: Aaniin Community Centre - **lat**: 43.8519444 - **long**: -79.2658333 - **full address**: Aaniin Community Centre, 5665 14th Avenue, Markham, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events2/banners/5c8b9ab5d3d9a75569289c5b15009c5f505306ffa641c75576d6c87724a73cd3-rimg-w1200-h600-dcf8f8f8-gmir.jpg?v=1789494374 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop being held? - **A:** Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop takes place on Sat, 26 Sep, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 21 Nov, 2026 at 10:00 am at Aaniin Community Centre, 5665 14th Avenue, Markham, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop? - **A:** Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop is organized by York Region Educational Services. - **Q**: What has been the experience of attendees at York Region Educational Services's events? - **A:** Attendees have given York Region Educational Services a rating of 5/5 based on reviews from early attendees on AllEvents. York Region Educational Services has a verified profile on AllEvents where you can read reviews and explore their upcoming events. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Senior Programs: AI & Technology Workshop is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Markham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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