Virtual Enrichment Classes

Al For Retirees

Course Description:  For retirees and Seniors, the purpose of Al is a little different than someone in the workforce, running a business, or raising toddlers. Rather than using Al to compete and run the rat race, retirees use Al to improve their life, feel enriched, learn a new skill, and satisfy a curiosity. 

Retirees and Seniors want to stay in the network of what's happening out there. This class gives Al tools for memoir making, publishing a book, health & wellness tips, travel planning, finding a cruise for less, tracing genealogy, meal preparation ideas, learning a new language, new hobby like growing bonsai and scrapbooking. No technical knowledge required.

Dates & Times: Sunday August 23rd 11-12 noon | Tuesday, September 1st, 6-7pm  | Friday, October 30th, 7-8pm | Tuesday, November 10th, 6-7pm | Tuesday, December 29th 3-4pm | Saturday, January 23rd, 10-11am | Choose ONE date above. This is a one-time class.

Price: $25 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

Children's Book Publishing

Course Description: Achieve your dream of getting your children's book published. Learn the traditional book publishing and self book publishing routes, getting your children's book published on Amazon, how to get your book formatted, design your cover, upload your book to Amazon, get printed copies, and more. This class does not teach you how to write your children's book. It teaches you how to get it published-online or in printed format, and how to get your book into the market for others to access your book. Preethi Fernando is the author of fifteen books. She is the winner of Stephen King's Haven Foundation Award. Visit preethifernando.com

Dates & Times: Tuesday, September 1st, 10-11am | Saturday, October 17th, 12noon-1pm | Monday, November 2nd, 10-11am | Friday, December 11th, 10-11am | Saturday, January 30th, 11-12 noon | Choose ONE date above. This is a one-time class.

Price: $25 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

Publish Your Own Book

Course Description:  Publishing your book is simpler than you think- if you know how. This class teaches you how.

Turn your nonfiction book, memoir, poetry, novel, non fiction, photography, life story into a published book. Enjoy the reputation as a published author. Earn royalties. Find out if traditional publishing or self publishing is a better fit for you. Design a professional cover, learn how to get your book formatted, get print copies of your book to share with family. Instructor Preethi Fernando, is the author of 15 published books and the winner of Stephen King's Haven Foundation Award. Great class for Seniors, retirees, working professionals, and any individual curious about book publishing. This is not a writing class.

Dates & Times: Thursday, August 27th, 8-9pm | Saturday, September 5th , 3-4pm | Friday, October 30th, 6-7pm | Tuesday, December 29th , 7-8pm | Saturday, January 30th, 4-5pm | Choose ONE date above. This is a one-time class.

Price: $25 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

Save Big! Get Discounts on Airline Tickets, Hotels & Groceries Using Chat GPT +AI

Course Description:  It used to be coupon clipping. Now, it's Chat GPT and Al. This dynamic, easy-to-follow class shows you how to use ChatGPT and Al tools to uncover discounted airline tickets, cheaper hotel stays, and hidden grocery deals. Learn smart prompts, insider tricks, skip lagging, online grocery store coupon hacks, and time-saving strategies that will save you time, money, and unnecessary stress. No Al knowledge needed for this class. Great for working professionals trying to cut back costs, parents with children feeling the pinch of rising grocery costs, retirees struggling to adjust to a fixed income, seniors wanting to save money, or someone wanting to take a new class just for fun.

Dates & Times: Saturday, August 22nd, 2-3pm | Saturday September 5th, 1-2pm | Thursday, October 8th, 11-12noon | Saturday, November 14th, 12-1pm | Friday, December 11th 5-6pm | Tuesday, January 19th, 6-7pm | Choose ONE date above. This is a one-time class.

Price: $25 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

Author Retreat

Course Description: A full day Author retreat, all online. Great author event for anyone seeking enrichment, has an idea for a book and wants to get it published, retirees wanting to write a memoir, working professionals curious about what it takes to get a book published, Amazon publishing, how to make an income as an author, children's book publishing, Chat GPT and book publishing. You, the aspiring author, get to share a little bit about your book during this retreat.

Dates & Times: Sunday, November 15th, 10AM - 4PM OR December 6th - 10AM 4:00PM

Price: $75 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

HOW TO USE CHAT GPT ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE

Course Description: Easy to follow, fun, intro to the fascinating world of Chat GPT artificial intelligence. Unlock the magic of ChatGPT. Learn how to give killer prompts, brainstorm ideas, generate images, upload pdfs, find cooking recipes, create tables and charts, and boost creativity for professional or everyday personal life. Great class for working professionals, small business owners, stay at individuals curious about how Chat GPT can improve their work around the house, retirees who want to keep learning to stay sharp, seniors seeking enrichment classes, any curious individual wanting to follow a fun one hour online. No tech skill required.

Dates & Times: Sunday, August 23rd, 1-2pm | Tuesday, September 1st, 8-9pm | Saturday, October 3rd, 3-4pm | Saturday, November 7th, 11-12noon | Tuesday, December 29th, 6-7pm | Saturday, January 23rd, 3-4pm | Choose ONE date above. This is a one-time class.

Price: $25 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

Al Event (Artificial Intelligence)

Course Description: Watch Video: https://youtu.be/KwWGCGgDf3E

Get your artificial intelligence crash course in one day, all from the comfort of your couch! Fun, easy to follow. Ideal for small business owners, retirees, seniors, managers, stay at home folks, parents, and anyone who curious about Al. You can join all the classes or only the ones you like.

Dates & Times: Sunday, October 4th, 9am-5:00pm OR Sunday, January 3rd, 2027, 10:00am-6:00pm

Price: $75 per student

Instructor: Preethi Fernando

Where: Virtual

Discover Voice-Over: Learn how to make money using your voice!

Course Description: In what could be the most enlightening class you've ever taken, our instructor and professional voice coach will show you how you can actually begin using your speaking voice for commercials, films, videos, and more. Most people go about it the wrong way. In this introductory class, you will learn about a unique, outside-the-box way to break into this creative, fulfilling, and potentially lucrative industry.

Voice-overs can be managed on your own terms, on your own turf, in your own time, and with minimal overhead! Whether you choose to pursue voice-overs part-time or full-time, this could be the game-changer you've been looking for. In addition to the instruction, you will be given the opportunity to book a 1-on-1 script read and voice evaluation via telephone with your instructor for the following day.

Certifications or Experience: Justine Reiss is a seasoned voice-over artist, casting director, and coach with over 25 years in the business. From performing high falls at Disney to helping new talent land their first VO gig, Justine brings energy, expertise, and heart to every class she teaches.

What you will learn: An Overview of the Industry | Key Voice-Over Techniques You Need to Know | Types of Voice-Overs | The Union and whether or not to join How to Get the Work | Voice-Over Demos

Dates & Times:  Tuesday, October 27th 2026 at 7:30PM

Price: $20 per student

Instructor:  Ben Werlin

Where: Virtual