AARP Tech Thursdays 2026
December 10 @ 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
| Class # | AARP Theme | Topic | Tech Educator | AARP Staff | AARP Vol | Date | Time | Description |
| 1 | Work and Jobs | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 1/8/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | LinkedIn is a helpful tool that allows anyone to find and apply for jobs quickly. Utilizing this form of social media has become crucial in today’s job market | ||
| 2 | Work and Jobs | Zoom | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 1/22/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Zoom is a common communication tool used to help connect globally. Learn what all of the functions of Zoom are and what you can do while in a Zoom Meeting as a Zoom participant. | |
| 3 | Work and Jobs | Job Search Engines | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 2/5/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Job Boards have begun to appear online and are one of the best ways to find jobs in your community. Learn how to utilize them for your benefit, including Indeed, Monster, and more. | |
| 4 | Work and Jobs | Building a Resume: An Intro to Microsoft Word* | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 2/19/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Microsoft Word is a text-based software that allows us to make a resume. Learn how to use Microsoft Word in this way alongside Resume tips and tricks from tech professionals | |
| 5 | Savings | Venmo** | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 3/5/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Venmo is a Peer-to-Peer service that allows us to send money and track our transactions just from an app on our phone. Learn how to use it, send others money, and how to see your transactions | |
| 6 | Savings | Budgeting your Money with Microsoft Excel* | Damien Royer | Erin | 3/19/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Microsoft Excel is a spreadsheet software often used for budgeting. Learn how to use Microsoft Excel in this fashion, learning how to make math automatic, create a spreadsheet, and easily budget | |
| 7 | Fraud Prevention | Online Scam Prevention* | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 4/2/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Scams are everywhere, especially online. In this class, we’ll showcase many examples of online scams, breaking them down, and how to avoid them when on the internet | |
| 8 | Fraud Prevention | Phone Scam Prevention** | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 4/16/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Scams are everywhere, especially over the phone. In this class, we’ll talk about the many phone scams there are, the commonalities between all scams, and how to identify a scammer | |
| 9 | Fraud Prevention | Fundamentals of Internet Privacy | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 5/14/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | What we do online is always being tracked; In this class, you’ll learn smart ways to prevent online tracking and how it occurs, including cookies, browsers for privacy, and VPNs | |
| 10 | Fraud Prevention | Scams & AI: How Have Scams Evolved | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 5/28/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Scams are constantly evolving, especially with Artificial Intelligence. Learn how AI has developed scams and the best modern ways to find if something is a scam. | |
| 11 | Travel and Fun | Intro to Google Maps | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 6/11/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Embark on a journey that will broaden your horizons with “Google Maps 101,” a class presented by the non-profit education organization Technology for Tomorrow. This session will cover the fundamental features of Google Maps like navigation, exploring your location, and tool utilization. Elevate your understanding of GPS, and localized service searches so you can find just where you need to go, and anything you might need along the way! Join us on an adventure as we explore enhanced digital wayfinding! | |
| 12 | Travel and Fun | Google Maps: Using the 3D Map | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 6/25/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | In this Google Maps 102 class, we’ll learn about the 3D map- a way to explore the world from the comfort of your home, seeing the many sights the world has to offer | |
| 13 | Travel and Fun | Google Translate | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 7/23/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Learn how to utilize Google Translate and translate 100+ languages via text, imagery, documents, or even websites! Through this class, you’ll learn how to interact with Google Translate’s interface on the computer alongside the new technology Google is releasing constantly to innovate the translation market | |
| 14 | Travel and Fun | Google Photos | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 8/20/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | This class will cover the basics of Google Photos, including use cases, uploading photos and videos from different sources, organize them using albums, basic photo editing features, and sharing | |
| 15 | Phone Tech | Android Phone Accessibility | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 9/3/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Learn the many settings on an Android phone that are common for most all android phones, including how to make text bigger, the magnifying glass, and more | |
| 16 | Phone Tech | iPhone Accessibility | Damien Royer | Erin | 9/17/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Learn the many settings on an iPhone that are common for most all android phones, including how to make text bigger, the magnifying glass, and more | |
| 17 | Caregiving | MyChart** | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 10/1/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | *NO LIVE DEMO* Learn about MyChart, a nationally-recognized app that tracks your Electronic Health Record, making it extremely easy to schedule doctor’s appointment, get a prescription, and more! | |
| 18 | Caregiving | Password Management | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 10/15/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Having a lot of accounts online makes it hard to track our passwords. Learn ways to manage your passwords, including tips & tricks from tech professionals and password managers | |
| 19 | Caregiving | Your Digital Legacy | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 11/12/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | In this class, you’ll learn about EverPlans & other online tools for the computer to help store everything your family & will executors will need in one spot. You’ll learn how to make an EverPlans account, what information you may need to collect beforehand, cloud storage and how it can help you, and other forms of tech like Password Managers, TrustVault, Dead Man’s Switch, and Legacy Tools provided by popular organizations like Google and Apple. | |
| 20 | Caregiving | Fitness & Health Applications** | Maliki LaForce | Erin | 12/10/2026 | 12-1:30 pm | Learn about many of the fitness apps available to you on both Android and iPhone! This class uses MyFitnessPal, an app that has stayed consistently popular in the health scene, as a way to teach what these types of applications can do! Learn how to track your eating habits, exercise routine, weight loss, and much more! |