These Tech Classes Around Washington, D.C. Are Helping Seniors And Elderly Parents Avoid Online Scams This Holiday Season

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The recent surge in scammers and their more brazen attempts to use new technology, like AI, to scam vulnerable members of our society is a particularly frightening reality that impacts a bigger portion of our community than most realize!

Now, because these scammers can certainly be convincing to the untrained eye, the District’s Office of the Chief Technology Officer (OCTO) hosts a series of Tech 101 Workshops that are meant to teach the basics to Washingtonians who could stand to benefit from a course designed to help the technologically challenged.

What are some of the Tech 101 Workshops?

While all of the Tech 101 Workshops for November have already passed, there are still several sessions taking place this December that can be attended:

• Social Media 101
  • Monday, December 1, 2025, at 10:00 am
    Ridge Road Community Center
    830 Ridge Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019
  • Wednesday, December 3, 2025, at 11:00 am
    Model Cities Senior Wellness Center
    1901 Evarts St NE, Washington, DC 20018
  • Thursday, December 4, 2025, at 11:00 am
    Washington Senior Wellness Center
    3001 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 11:00 am
    Washington Senior Wellness Center
    3001 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
  • Monday, December 15, 2025, at 10:00 am
    Ridge Road Community Center
    830 Ridge Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 11:00 am
    Washington Senior Wellness Center
    3001 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20020
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 11:00 am
    Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
    324 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011

• Smartphone 101
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 10:00 am
    Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
    324 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Hayes Senior Wellness Center
    500 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 10:00 am
    Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
    324 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Hayes Senior Wellness Center
    500 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 6:30 pm
    555 Senior
    555 E Street NW, Washington, DC 20010
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 10:00 am
    Hattie Holmes Senior Wellness Center
    324 Kennedy St NW, Washington, DC 20011
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Hayes Senior Wellness Center
    500 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Hayes Senior Wellness Center
    500 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Hayes Senior Wellness Center
    500 K St NE, Washington, DC 20002

• Internet Safety 101
  • Monday, December 8, 2025, at 10:00 am
    Ridge Road Community Center
    830 Ridge Rd SE, Washington, DC 20019
  • Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at 11:00 am
    Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center
    3531 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010
  • Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Model Cities Senior Wellness Center
    1901 Evarts St NE, Washington, DC 20018
  • Wednesday, December 24, 2025, at 1:00 pm
    Bernice Fonteneau Senior Wellness Center
    3531 Georgia Ave NW, Washington, DC 20010

• General Tech 101 Workshops
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025
    Lamond-Riggs Library – Ward 5
    5401 South Dakota Ave, NE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 2, 2025
    Lamond-Riggs Library – Ward 5
    5401 South Dakota Ave, NE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 9, 2025
    Lamond-Riggs Library – Ward 5
    5401 South Dakota Ave, NE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 11, 2025
    Capitol View Library – Ward 7
    5001 Central Ave, SE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 16, 2025
    Lamond-Riggs Library – Ward 5
    5401 South Dakota Ave, NE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Thursday, December 18, 2025
    Capitol View Library – Ward 7
    5001 Central Ave, SE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday, December 23, 2025
    Lamond-Riggs Library – Ward 5
    5401 South Dakota Ave, NE
    4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

What do these classes cost?

These courses are 100% free for residents of Washington, D.C.

It’s suggested that you call 202-266-6328 to sign up ahead of time to ensure you save your spot.

However, you should still aim to arrive early to be fully ready to start once the session begins.