It’s Not Too Late to Register!
Join us for an enriching journey of learning and discovery this spring!
The Spring 2026 term is now underway. It’s so wonderful to see so many of our members in-person or on Zoom. Haven’t registered yet? No worries! There’s still time to dive into our diverse array of courses. If a recorded course has already begun you can still catch up on sessions you missed. Please go to our Courses page on our website for course descriptions or to register.

Check out these courses starting soon:
Starting in March
- Origins and Development of Dance in Musical Theater – Ilsa Bush – March 18 at GMU
- Biosecurity 101: History, Policy and Global Risks – Kimberly Ma – March 19 on Zoom
- The Tempest: Shakespeare’s Final Masterpiece – Tom Manteuffel – March 23 on Zoom
Starting in Early April
- Diplomacy Origins, Evolution, Future – Alex Karagiannis – April 7 at GMU
- Writing Japanese Poetry in English: Haiku, Senryu, Tanka & More – Kathleen Decker – April 7 on Zoom
- Creative Age: Classic vs. Contemporary Plays – Tessa Klein Harber – April 8 at GMU
- Demystifying Islam – Usama Rehman – April 8 at GMU
- Magic of Motown: Music, History, Legacy – Michael Agron – April 8 on Zoom
- Dao, Zen, and Creativity: East Asian Arts for Balance and Harmony – Dawn Li – April 9 on Zoom
- Poverty and Disparities in the Land of Opportunity – Anne Vor der Bruegge – April 9 at GMU
- China’s “Belt and Road” Expands: the US, Latin America, and the New Cold War:? Robert Albro – April 10 at GMU and on Zoom
Local Events of Interest from our Partners:
Real Life 101: Finding Happiness & Purpose in a Stressful & Uncertain Era
Thursday, March 19 at GMU Mason Square. Click on the title for details and to register.
What Now? A Retirement Panel Discussion
Monday, March 23 at the Arlington Central Library. Encore Learning is a sponsor of this event, and our own Tom Adams is the moderator. Click on the title for details and to register.
If you need help deciding which courses to register for, checkout the Spring 2026 Course Preview Videos.
For the most current information about class status you can check the course grid.
Thank you for continuing to support Encore Learning! Please email info@encorelearning.net with questions or if you need assistance.
We look forward to seeing you in person or online!