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Elderhostel

American  
[el-der-hos-tl] / ˈɛl dərˌhɒs tl /
Trademark.
  1. an international nonprofit organization that offers older adults short-term, low-cost courses, housing, and meals, usually on college campuses.


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Once covid restrictions ease, you could explore the idea of taking your grandchildren on an Elderhostel retreat.

From Washington Post Mar. 6, 2022

On balance, Road Scholar — founded in 1975 as Elderhostel and mercifully re-branded in 2010 — provided a fascinating look at what has been dubbed the Rooftop of the World.

From Washington Post Aug. 30, 2018

Ms. Robinson, who has worked for a succession of tour companies, is now a group leader for Road Scholar, formerly Elderhostel.

From New York Times Jul. 18, 2014

Elderhostel got rid of “elder” and became Road Scholar.

From New York Times Apr. 19, 2012

At the end of Whittier College's program, Louise O'Farrell, 63, a retired bookkeeper, and Margaret Berlier, 72, a former teacher, made plans to meet again in London at an August Elderhostel.

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