Older adult learners gathered in a bright Catskills classroom.

Lifelong learning in community

Catskill Encore College

Courses, lectures, conversations, and cultural events for adults who want to keep learning, stay connected, and explore the region with fresh curiosity.

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What we offer

Built for learners 50 and older, open to anyone with curiosity.

Catskill Encore College is being organized around high-quality short courses, public lectures, member events, and volunteer-led learning.

Courses

First course: AI, work, and human purpose

The Turbulent Road to AI Rule and a World Without Work opens registration interest for a guided seminar based on Stephen Christopher Rose's book Crossing the Rubicon.

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Events

Learning beyond the classroom

Lectures, field trips, reading groups, museum visits, performances, and seasonal gatherings across Catskill communities.

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Community

Member-powered from the start

Members help shape the curriculum, host groups, teach classes, welcome newcomers, and sustain the college.

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Launch priorities

A focused first site for a new college.

The initial site keeps the structure clear: learn what is forming, register interest, volunteer, teach, donate, and join the mailing list.

First program cycle

First course: The Turbulent Road to AI Rule and a World Without Work.
Monthly public lecture or salon-style discussion.
Member reading, writing, film, and regional history groups.
Volunteer committees for curriculum, events, hospitality, and outreach.

Get involved

Help shape Catskill Encore College before the first catalog goes out.

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Receive course announcements, volunteer calls, and launch updates.

Propose a course

Share a topic, workshop, lecture, or discussion series you could lead.

Teach or volunteer

Support the launch

Memberships, donations, sponsorships, and in-kind help will fund the first year.

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