The Spring 2026 Catalog is Online

We are thrilled to announce Encore Learning’s Spring catalog, with a fantastic lineup of 42 courses, including 32 brand-new offerings, has just been released!  Discover our vibrant selection of courses in fine arts, theatre, music, health and wellness, history, law, politics, literature, science and technology, and social sciences. Our 42 courses include 24 in-person, 13 virtual,…

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Listening Closely to Arlington’s Past—and America’s Story

History is often taught as a series of dates and events, but Encore Learning’s upcoming history classes invite participants to listen more closely — to the voices, experiences, and places that have shaped Arlington and the nation over time. Through walking tours, conversation, storytelling, and multimedia, the courses explore history as a living community narrative,…

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AI Made Simple: Tools, Rules, and Everyday Life

Artificial Intelligence is everywhere — from chatbots that help plan your trips to algorithms shaping news, research, and even public policy. Encore Learning’s upcoming AI courses introduce participants to this rapidly evolving technology in a hands-on and accessible way, showing not only how AI tools work, but also how society governs their use. Designed for…

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Read our November/December 2025 Newsletter

Learn about what’s happening at Encore Learning   The Inside Scoop Welcome to The Inside Scoop, our electronic newsletter. Please enjoy this issue and share your feedback by email. We always look forward to hearing from you. This is the November/December 2025 edition of The Inside Scoop. See below for information about courses, clubs and special events. Fall 2025 Semester in Photos Encore…

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Read our October 2025 Newsletter

Your October eNewsletter is Here! Learn about what’s happening at Encore Learning The Inside Scoop Welcome to The Inside Scoop, our electronic newsletter. Please enjoy this issue and share your feedback by email. We always look forward to hearing from you. This is the October 2025 edition of The Inside Scoop. See below for information about courses, clubs and special events. Fall 2025…

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Fall Semester is Underway!

We are off to a great start to our 46th semester of Encore Learning classes! Registration is ongoing with classes running through mid December. This semester, we are offering 40 amazing courses with both in-person, virtual and hybrid options. A selection of courses will also be recorded. Click here for a list. Check out our Courses page for the calendar view, grid…

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Read our September 2025 Newsletter

Your September eNewsletter is Here! Learn about what’s happening at Encore Learning The Inside Scoop Welcome to The Inside Scoop, our electronic newsletter. Please enjoy this issue and share your feedback by email. We always look forward to hearing from you. This is the September 2025 edition of The Inside Scoop. See below for information about courses, clubs and special events. Fall 2025…

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Read our July/August 2025 Newsletter

Your July/August eNewsletter is Here! Learn about what’s happening at Encore Learning The Inside Scoop Welcome to The Inside Scoop, our electronic newsletter. Please enjoy this issue and share your feedback by email. We always look forward to hearing from you. This is the July/August 2025 edition of The Inside Scoop. See below for information about courses, clubs and special events. Fall 2025…

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Spring 2026 Course Recordings

Encore Learning will record a select number of courses during the spring term. The decision as to which courses will be recorded is based on course format, instructor preference and the resources available. The following courses will be recorded for Spring 2026: 1061: Magic of Motown1064: Dao, Zen, and Creativity2027: Caregiving for Dementia3059: Crusades3095: Hemingway…

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