Neighborhood Scholars

Welcome to Neighborhood Scholars
Neighborhood Scholars registration for Fall 2023 is open!
In cooperation with community partners, Encore 55+ Learning presents opportunities to take off-campus courses throughout Greater Cleveland. In-person and virtual courses are offered.
New to Neighborhood Scholars? Watch this 13-minute informational video.
Fall 2023 Catalog
View Courses and Register:
Click on a course link below to view the description and register.
*A welcome email with class logistics will be sent 2-3 business days before the course start date.
CanalWay Tours
See the splendor the season brings to the Ohio and Erie Canal Reservation via a fully enclosed cart.
Cleveland's Historical Landmarks
Find out why Cleveland has the most beautiful landmarks in Northeast Ohio.
- NASA Glenn Research Center Zero-Gravity Facility
- Progressive Field
- Severance Hall
- Soldiers’ and Sailors’ Monuments
- Woodland Cemetery
Cleveland Museum of Art
Join us as we explore the beauty of art with the Cleveland Museum of Art.
Hands-On
Brighten your day by working with your hands in this unique class.
Places of Worship
Explore the beauty and history of Greater Cleveland’s places of worship.
- Epworth-Euclid Methodist Church (“Oil Can Church”)
- Shrine Church of St. Stanislaus Tour and Festival
- St. Michael Archangel
- The Sanctuary Museum (formerly the Museum of Statues)
- Trinity Cathedral Episcopal Church — Brown Bag Concert and Tour
- Wade Chapel