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Join our Digital Confidence for Seniors Classes
Free classes at the Dale Community Center
Free classes at the Dale Community Center
Technology changes quickly, but learning to use it does not have to be intimidating. Digital Confidence for Seniors is a free, informal four-class series designed to help adults 50+ feel more comfortable using everyday digital tools while learning how to stay safer online.
Each class includes approximately one hour of instruction, followed by 30 minutes of optional Q&A and individual help.
You are encouraged to attend all four topics, but you do not have to attend every class or stay within one set of dates. Choose the sessions that work best for your schedule.
Free • No registration required
What You'll Learn
What You'll Learn
1. Protect Your Accounts
Learn how to create stronger passwords and passphrases, improve password habits, and use two-step verification to better protect your accounts.
2. Spot Scams Before They Hook You
Learn how to recognize scam red flags, suspicious messages, fake alerts, and AI or imposter scams, and what to do before responding.
3. Your Health Online
Learn how to safely use patient portals and prepare for telehealth appointments, including safer ways to sign in and access healthcare information.
4. Practice Lab: Real-World Digital Skills
Put your new skills into practice, get individual help, and create a personal digital safety plan.
Those simplified descriptions stay very close to the actual curriculum.
Class Schedule
Class Schedule
Topic 1: Protect Your Accounts
- Wednesday, October 14, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Tuesday, October 27, 1:00–2:30 PM
- Wednesday, October 28, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Monday, November 16, 10:00–11:30 AM
Topic 3: Your Health Online
- Wednesday, October 21, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Monday, November 9, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Tuesday, November 10, 1:00–2:30 PM
- Wednesday, November 18, 10:00–11:30 AM
Topic 2: Spot Scams Before They Hook You
- Thursday, October 15, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Thursday, October 29, 1:00–2:30 PM
- Friday, November 6, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Tuesday, November 17, 10:00–11:30 AM
Topic 4: Practice Lab: Real-World Digital Skills
- Friday, October 23, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Thursday, November 12, 1:00–2:30 PM
- Friday, November 13, 10:00–11:30 AM
- Friday, November 20, 10:00–11:30 AM
Can’t make one of your usual class dates?
No problem. Each topic is offered multiple times. Attend the full four-part series if you can, or mix and match dates to fit your schedule.
What to Bring
What to Bring
Bring your phone, tablet, or laptop if you would like to practice using your own device.
No device? You are still welcome to attend.
The curriculum specifically uses demonstrations, guided practice, and one-on-one coaching rather than requiring every participant to have their own device.
Class Style
Class Style
Informal. Friendly. No pressure.
These classes are designed for people who want to learn at a comfortable pace. Questions are encouraged, and time is built in for individual help.
Location
Location
Dale Community Center
47 Civic Dr.
Dale, TX 78616
Free admission
Free admission
No registration required
No registration required
This project was funded in part by a grant from AARP with funding support provided by Microsoft.
This project was funded in part by a grant from AARP with funding support provided by Microsoft.
The AARP Community Challenge is a grant program to make tangible improvements in communities that jump-start long-term change. It is part of AARP’s nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages. To learn more, visit AARP.org/Livable.
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