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LOOKING AHEAD TO 2024

November 28, 2023

As we bid farewell to 2023, Encore Learning is grateful for all of our volunteers who developed, planned and implemented 68 academic courses, hosted 38 Special Events, and engaged members in ten clubs, including our newest addition, the Chamber Music Club. What a wonderful year it has been!  Our preparations for Spring 2024 Semester are…

Office Closed November 22nd to 24th

November 21, 2023

In celebration of the Thanksgiving holiday, Encore Learning will be closed from November 22nd to November 24th. There are no classes being held November 21 to 24. We wish you a joyous Thanksgiving filled with warmth, laughter, and the company of those dear to your heart. We are truly thankful you are a part of Encore…

Fall Courses Have Spots Available!

October 5, 2023

The fall semester has begun and we love seeing you in our classes. We have courses starting soon with space available for you! Sign-up today for a class starting soon: 7030 – American Freedom ProjectInstructor: James Grefer beginning on Friday, October 13 at 1:00 PMIn-person at GMU Mason Square 1041 – French Color RevolutionInstructor: Tom…

FALL 2023 COURSE REGISTRATION IS LIVE!

September 8, 2023

Course registration for Fall 2023 is now open! Our Fall lineup includes courses on opera, aging, Ukraine, immigration, short stories, Napoleon, British theater, electric cars, the solar system and so much more! If you missed the Fall Preview, you can watch all of the 33 course instructor clips at our YouTube channel. Need help registering?…

Fall 2023 Course Preview on Thursday, September 7th at 9:30 AM

August 30, 2023

The upcoming Fall semester at Encore Learning is right around the corner! We are thrilled to announce that we will offer 33 courses, both virtually and in-person. Among them are 26 brand-new courses and 8 new instructors! Join us on Thursday, September 7th at 9:30 AM for our virtual Course Preview event. This is your…

ANNOUNCING THE FALL 2023 SEMESTER

August 2, 2023

The new course catalog is now LIVE on our website! We are offering 35 courses including  28 new courses, 17 in-person courses, 15 virtual courses, and 3 hybrid courses offered simultaneously in-person and virtually. Join us on Thursday, September 7 at 9:30 AM EST for our Fall Course Preview via Zoom where you can learn…

Summer Hours at Encore Learning

May 31, 2023

That’s a wrap for the spring term here at Encore Learning! While we won’t see you in the classroom again until fall, be sure to check out our clubs and events with year-round offerings. Kindly take note of our core summer working hours, which are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM.…

We Mourn The Loss of Barbara Spangler

March 30, 2023

Encore Learning Board President Barbara Spangler passed away on March 22 after a brief hospitalization. Our community mourns her loss and her presence will be greatly missed. Barbara joined Encore Learning in 2013 and soon became a familiar face to all in classes, events and clubs. She joined the Board in 2017, serving as Vice…

Remembering Former President Art Gosling

September 14, 2020

Former Encore Learning President Art Gosling passed away surrounded by family on September 10, 2020. An obituary may be found here. The family will hold a private service. Until a memorial can be held at a later date, the family is asking for written, video or photo memories of Art to be emailed to his…