Registration Open for New Session of Tri-C Encore 55+

On-campus and online fall programs begin Aug. 31, for adults 55 and over

Registration for Encore 55+ Learning at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) is now open for new sessions of on-campus and online courses this fall.

Beginning in September, Encore Campus Fridays will return in a limited capacity at the Eastern, Western and Westshore campuses. The first four-week session begins Sept. 3, followed by sessions starting Oct. 8 and Nov. 5 (no class Nov. 26). Each class is 50 minutes, and will take place at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Encore On-the-Go virtual sessions will continue once a week on Tuesdays. The first six-week session begins Aug. 31, followed by a second session starting on Oct. 19 (no class Nov. 23). Each class is 50 minutes, held at 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.

Instructors will teach classes via Webex, an easy-to-use online meeting platform. Assistance is available for those unfamiliar with Webex, and the Encore team is offering practice sessions to familiarize users with the platform..

Encore Campus Fridays and Encore On-the-Go courses cover a wide variety of subjects, including finance, fitness, history, literature, music, philosophy, science and more.

Enrollment cost for Encore Campus Fridays is $20 per four-week course. Encore On-the-Go is $27 per six-week course.

In addition, Tri-C’s Neighborhood Scholars 55+ adult education program returns with in-person and virtual offerings. The schedule includes tours of local places of worship, presentations on Cleveland’s history and the popular Cleveland Museum of Art series.

Most Neighborhood Scholars classes are single-day, with fees ranging from $10 to $40. The six-week Cleveland Museum of Art series is $79.

Visit tri-c.edu/encore to register and for full lists of Encore Campus Fridays, Encore On-the-Go and Neighborhood Scholars courses. Those interested can also call 216-987-2274 for information.

July 26, 2021

Erik Cassano, 216-987-3577 or erik.cassano@tri-c.edu