Cutting the Cord Wednesday, Aug. 15 & 19, 2026 2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $12 Adults age 18+ Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 1901 Spring Forest Road Raleigh, NC 27615 919-996-4720 Wednesday, Oct. 21 & 28, 2026
"Cutting the Cord" is a phrase often associated with steps to lower your television or cable bill. But how would you even begin? Learn the steps some people are taking to cut the cord. But at the end of the day are you really “Cutting the Cord” or simply paying more for television on a different platform? What you will learn: • Options for on demand versus live streaming services • What options are free versus paid to choose from • What equipment do you need to stream • Deciphering package deals – finding packages with the shows and networks you want to watch • Compare streaming devices like Amazon Firestick and Roku Streaming Stick • The pros and cons to using only an antenna • What to look for when purchasing an antenna And more!
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2:00 - 3:30 p.m. Cost: $12 Adults age 18+ Anne Gordon Center for Active Adults 919-996-4720 Thursday, Dec. 3 & 10, 2026 10:00 - 11:30 a.m. Cost: $12 Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults| 2000 Noble Road Raleigh, NC 27608 919-996-4730
TechRefresh: Free Technology Q & A Sessions Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults 2000 Noble Road Raleigh, NC 27608 919-996-4730 Thursday, Oct. 8, 2026
TechRefresh is an ongoing support program for students who have completed a Digital Inclusion Adult Technology class. It gives you dedicated time with an instructor to revisit any topics you’ve covered, get deeper explanations, and troubleshoot challenges one-on-one. Who Can Participate:
• Must have completed a course related to the refresh topic • Enrollment in TechRefresh is free for eligible alumni What to Bring:
• Your personal laptop, smartphone, or iPad with any relevant files or notes • List of topics or questions you want to cover How It Works:
• Register for your TechRefresh session • A representative will contact you the day before to give you an appointment time and to ask questions • Plan to arrive 15 minutes early to set up your device and materials
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10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults Thursday, Nov. 19, 2026 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Cost: Free Adults age 18+ Five Points Center for Active Adults