In association with Clatsop Community College since 2001, Exploring New Concepts of Retirement Education (ENCORE) offers classes on a variety of topics.

Fall classes start Monday. Topics include writing exchange, humanistic discussions, managing change, communication, finance for seniors, earthquake and tsunami preparedness, nutrition and several two-day classes with a field trip.

Membership is $50 annually, and includes all classes, plus 10% off most classes at the college. For information, call 503-338-2408 or encorelearn.net.

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