Free Digital Workshop Applications Now Being Accepted

For learners 60 and older

Applications are now being accepted for participation in our third free digital learning series. Part of the Embrace Technology grant project, the workshop is for those who are interested in improving their digital skills and online experiences.

The free classes are open to anyone 60 or older living in Athol or the Quabbin region. Everyone who participates will be given a brand-new Apple iPad to use in class and at home. The grant also ensures access to the internet in the participant’s home through the long-term loan of a Wi-Fi hotspot.

The workshop begins on Thursday, September 12, and runs through October 31. Classes will be held once a week for 8 Thursdays from 5:00 – 6:30 at the Athol Public Library. Each week a different topic will be covered including: Getting to know your iPad, Email, Using the internet, Online banking & cybersecurity, Health online, Social media, Staying in touch, and Entertainment & hobbies.

In order to provide individual attention, workshop size is limited to 6. Anyone interested in attending must complete an application, available at the COA or APL, and submit it to either location by August 15, 2024. Participants will be selected by lottery from qualified applicants.

This project is supported by a grant from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs (EOEA) to enhance the digital literacy of older adults. This grant draws on funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) intended to strengthen, enhance, and expand Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) in the commonwealth.

Posted: to Athol Library News on Tue, Jul 2, 2024
Updated: Fri, Jul 12, 2024