Lincoln-Sudbury Adult & Community Education

Curious about artificial intelligence, but not sure where to start? This friendly, in-person class is designed especially for adults who want to feel more confident using today’s most powerful AI tools—including ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Gemini—without needing any technical background. In a supportive and engaging environment, you’ll explore how AI can make life easier, help you stay organized, save money, and help you get answers to your questions—whether you're vacation planning, managing a household, volunteering, or simply looking to stay informed in our fast-changing world. You’ll learn how to: Plan smarter, write more clearly, and stay organized Use tools that help you with managing your health, meal planning, vacationing, and entertaining Get help with correspondence and interpreting contracts and legal documents Recognize and avoid common risks like scams, deepfakes, and privacy threats Gain real-world skills and the confidence to keep using AI on your own You'll practice using generative AI (GenAI) tools right in class to get your questions answered while exploring effective ways to get the tools to give you the outputs you are seeking. By the end of the session, you'll be comfortable using GenAI tools and know the difference between using a chatbot vs a search engine. No coding. No tech jargon. Just straightforward, hands-on learning with guidance every step of the way. AI is here to stay—let’s learn how to make it work for you.

Join us for Flowers in the Field Happy Hour! What could be better than watching the sunset from our flower patch, with delicious farm snacks (think yummy charcuterie board) and friends? This is a perfect chance to get outside and enjoy the beauty of the farm and pick your own bouquet to bring home. Class includes all materials needed. Class is BYOB - ice buckets and cups are provided.

Join us at the Sudbury History Center and Museum in town center for a workshop on tips and tricks for genealogical research! Have you ever wanted to get started on your family tree? Stuck on researching a specific ancestor? A professional archivist will guide this workshop with helpful hints and answer any research questions. We will review useful online resources for information finding and have brief tutorials on searching for public records on websites such as Ancestry and FamilySearch, as well as the new Sudbury Historical Society Collections Online. We will also discuss how to best leverage the free resources available to you nearby in local archives, libraries, and museums. Bringing a laptop to the session is highly recommended, but not necessary. If you have already started your genealogical journey, be sure to bring your notes to the workshop for a more personalized experience.