Researching Genealogy: Offline Records & Beginning Genealogy

Judy Deeter

This workshop is a two-part “how-to-start” class for beginning genealogists.

*1st session: Where Do I Begin? 

   Students will learn how to link generations of ancestors to themselves through historical and genealogical records.

   Documenting facts about ancestors will be covered.

*2nd session: End of Life Records

   This class includes locating death records & documents.

Age: 12 - Adult                      

Fee: $25 per 2-day class 

Tuesdays         

7:00 - 8:00 pm 

October 6 & 13                                

AI for the Rest of US

Barbara Moore

A friendly, plain‑English introduction to artificial intelligence for everyday life

Artificial Intelligence is suddenly everywhere — in our phones, our cars, our search engines, our shopping sites, and even our appliances. But what is AI, really? And how can regular people use it safely, confidently, and creatively?

This fun, approachable class explains AI in simple, practical terms. No jargon. No math. No prior experience needed. Just clear explanations, real‑world examples, and hands‑on demonstrations of how AI can make everyday life easier.

In this class, you’ll learn:

1. What AI Actually Is (in plain English)

• What “artificial intelligence” means
• How it works at a high level
• Why it suddenly seems to be everywhere

2. Where You Already Use AI Every Day

• Maps and navigation
• Voice assistants
• Streaming recommendations
• Online shopping suggestions
• Spam filters and fraud alerts
• Photo organization and editing
• Customer service chatbots

3. What AI Is Good At — and What It’s Not

• Great for: planning, summarizing, brainstorming, drafting, organizing
• Not great at: facts without checking, emotional nuance, complex judgment
• How to use AI wisely without over‑trusting it

4. Practical, Everyday Uses for AI

Real examples you can try at home, such as:

• “Plan a weeklong trip with two kids (ages 8 and 10) leaving from Dayton.”
• “Give me driving‑distance vacation ideas within 5 hours.”
• “Create a daily itinerary with snack breaks and kid‑friendly stops.”
• “Help me choose a replacement cell phone under $500 — Android preferred.”
• “Write a polite email, summarize a long article, or help me brainstorm meals.”
• “Explain this medical bill in simple terms.”

5. How to Spot AI Fakes, Scams, and Misinformation

• Deepfakes and altered images
• Fake voices and scam calls
• AI‑generated emails and texts
• How to verify information
• Red flags to watch for

6. What Everyone Should Know About AI

• Privacy basics
• When to trust AI (and when not to)
• How to ask good questions
• How to keep your information safe

Complete handouts provided. No experience required. Perfect for curious adults of all ages. 

Age: Adult                       

Fee: $35 per 2.5 hour class

6:00 - 8:30 pm          

Tuesday, October 20