Tri-C Encore Campus Fridays Opens Registration for Two Sessions

New classes offer educational opportunities for adults aged 55 and older

The Encore Campus Fridays program at Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C^®) begins new sessions of classes in January and March to enrich the minds and lives of those aged 55 and older.

The winter program begins Jan. 25 and runs every Friday for seven weeks at Eastern Campus in Highland Hills and Western Campus in Parma. Age-eligible students can enroll in one to six courses for one low fee of $99. The 50-minute classes take place between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m.

A second seven-week spring session will also be offered at both sites beginning March 22, with the same cost and class times.

Registration for both sessions opens Tuesday, Dec. 11.

The overall course catalog features more than 100 options on a wide variety of subjects, including art, cinema, computers, history, music, religion, science, yoga and more. Classes are taught by Tri-C faculty, retired educators and subject experts.

“Encore Campus Fridays is a great way to socialize while learning new things and challenging your mind,” said Suzanne Ortiz, who oversees the program. “There’s a course for just about any interest, too.”

Want to take classes but can’t make it to Encore Campus Fridays? Then check out Tri-C’s Neighborhood Scholars 55+ adult education courses, which take place at College sites as well as museums, parks and other locations around Greater Cleveland.

Neighborhood Scholars includes tours to experience restaurants, landmarks and churches; “Coffee with a Curator” sessions, which provide behind-the-scenes looks at exhibits and collections at University Circle institutions; and hands-on classes such as jewelry making.

These alternate-site classes occur throughout the week and vary in length. Costs range from $10 to $73 per class.

For detailed information and registration for Encore Campus Fridays or Neighborhood Scholars courses, visit www.tri-c.edu/encore. Potential students can also call 216-987-2274 for information.

December 07, 2018

John Horton, 216-987-4281 john.horton@tri-c.edu