Neighborhood Scholars
Neighborhood Scholars takes Encore 55+ Learning into the community with off-campus courses and tours presented in cooperation with community partners. These are one-time or short-series opportunities held throughout Greater Cleveland. Past stops have included the Cleveland Museum of Art, the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, Lake View Cemetery, places of worship, the Rockefeller Park Greenhouse and the Cleveland Public Library.
- Various programs are offered throughout the Fall (September), Winter (January) and Spring (March) sessions.
- The dates, times, and fees vary based on program.
Winter and Spring 2026 Registration Now Open
You must obtain a student ID (S-number) and password before registering.- Days: Varies (Monday - Thursday)
- Dates: Varies (Jan. - May. 2026)
- Times: Varies (9 a.m. - 3 p.m.)
- Class Lengths: 1-3 hours
- Fee: $20-$99 for each course
- Locations: Throughout Greater Cleveland
Winter/Spring 2026 Catalog
View Courses, Register and Pay:
January
February
- 2/18: First Baptist Church of Greater Cleveland
- 2/24: St. Vitus Catholic Church
- 2/24: The Shrine of St. Stanislaus
- 2/4: Grays Armory
March
April
- 4/15: Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church — Brown Bag Concert and Tour
- 4/20: International Women’s Air and Space Museum — Lunch and Learn
- 4/23: Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist
- 4/29: Cleveland Public Auditorium
- 4/29: Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland and the Money Museum
- 4/7 & 4/9: Cleveland Museum of Art Up Close — Artists and Inspiration
May
- 5/13: Playhouse Square
- 5/20: Morgan Conservatory
- 5/27: Cleveland Public Library
- 5/6: Cleveland Police Museum
- 5/6: Western Reserve Fire Museum and Education Center
June
- 6/12: The Alexander McGaffin Memorial Carillon
- 6/17: Our Lady of Lourdes Shrine
- 6/22: Gordon Square District Tour
- 6/3: Parkside Church
- 6/30: Whitney Stained Glass Studio Inc.
- 6/9: Lake View Cemetery and Wade Memorial Chapel
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