For 50 years, Cuyahoga Community College (Tri-C) has been offering classes to senior citizens with no homework or tests required. 

The Encore 55+ program has over 150 course offerings this fall across several of the college’s campuses. 

Some of the most popular classes include Beginning Line Dancing, Fun with Fitness, Fun with Italian, and Artificial Intelligence, according to Tyra Tate, program coordinator for Encore Community Education.  

“People are curious about technological advances and want to stay up-to-date on ways technology may impact their daily life,” she said. “Participants are always looking for new ways of staying strong to improve mobility and overall health, and our language courses are a fun way to explore other regions and cultures.” 

Other courses include history, such as an exploration of the music of Laurel Canyon, and Hollywood during World War II. Topics specific to seniors are also explored, like aging and the brain, and geriatric nutrition.  

Around 500 seniors take courses through the Encore 55+ program every year. 

Seniors attending Tri-C's Encore 55+ learning program.
Credit: Cuyahoga Community College

How to register for Encore 55+

In-person Encore 55+ classes are offered every Friday for seven weeks at Tri-C’s Eastern Campus in Highland Hills and its Western Campus in Parma Heights. The cost is $99 for up to 6 courses. Classes begin Friday, Sept. 26. Virtual classes vary and cost $30 per course. 

Single-day classes will be taught at the Brunswick, Metro, and Westshore Campus Days throughout the fall. 

Interested?Anyone can register in-person or pay by check or money order at any campus through the Enrollment Center. 

Tri-C will host a final on-site registration assistance day on Monday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at its Western Campus. 

Tri-C also invites the community to its celebrations of Encore 55+ at its Western Campus Friday, Oct. 10, and its Eastern Campus Friday, Oct. 24.

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