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NOTES FROM THE OFFICE:  2/22/2026 update 

*Online registration for 2026 SPRING classes will open in March.  Class descriptions coming soon.

*Unless otherwise notified, winter on-campus classes have been relocated to the Blackwater Building.  

*The ILR on-campus office is staffed Wednesdays, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.  

*Because of renovations in the Princess Anne building, the ILR office has been temporarily relocated to the Lynnhaven Building, Room E-124.  Retrieving voicemail messages from the PA office phone has been difficult, so the best way to make contact is by email.  office@ilrvb.org  The mailing address remains the same. 

*Follow us on Facebook.  Current Members can also join our private Facebook Group. 

*If you have not changed your address or contact information, you may renew your membership online.  Click Renew Membership Online and then click the word "Membership" found under the logo on that page.


    ILR promotes learning and curiosity in retirement


    The Institute for Learning in Retirement, called the ILR, is a group of active seniors who are committed to lifelong learning.  Membership is open to all who are retirement age without regard to race, religion, gender, color, or national origin.  

    Based at the Virginia Beach campus of Tidewater Community College, we enjoy intellectually stimulating lectures, discussion groups, social events, and trips.  

    For a yearly membership fee you will receive a quarterly schedule of our programs and events.  Classes, trips, discussion groups, and socials require registration and payment.  Read more to see if joining ILR might enrich your retirement life as well.

    Contact information:

    Office Phone Number:  (757) 756-4861

    Email:  office@ilrvb.org

    Mailing address:  

    Institute for Learning in Retirement
    TCC--Virginia Beach Campus
    Princess Anne Bldg.  Room A--103
    1700 College Crescent
    Virginia Beach, VA 23453

    Website:  www.ilrvb.org

    Current Members can join our Facebook Group. 


    Need help with zoom?

     ZOOM, a video conferencing program, will be used to deliver many of our classes. Below are specific instructions to help everyone stay connected on particular devices.  

    ZOOM APP download instructions

    ILR Zoom on an iPad

    ILR Zoom on Computers and Laptops

    ILR Zoom on iPhones, Small Tablets, and Smartphones

    ILR Zoom on Phones   

    If you have moved from the area, you can maintain your membership and attend  ZOOM classes. 

    email Voting Begins for Officers of 2026-2027 term

    The annual election of ILR officers is now open.  An email with the subject line “ILR 2026 Election of Officers - Reply to Vote” was sent February 21. It contains the slate of officers and the request to vote by simply replying to the email.

    In your reply you may vote YES or NO to approve the slate.

    If a household has 2 members, each should vote separately. You may either provide two answers on one ‘Reply’ email, or ‘Reply’ twice. 


    Voting closes Wednesday, March 18, 2025 at 5 pm.

    The proposed slate is below:

    President                     Susan Clarke

    Vice Pres                     Patricia (Pat) Dryer

    Secretary                     Anita Chastain

    Treasurer                     Sandy Fallon

    Member-at-Large        Patty Flowers


    Click here to get to know these volunteers.

    The officers will be introduced at the Annual Luncheon held Wednesday, March 25 at Atlantic Shores Retirement Community. The next membership year spans June 2026 through May 2027.

    Winter Classes moved to Blackwater Building

    With unexpected repairs needed in the Lynnhaven Building, TCC has moved our winter quarter classes next door to the Blackwater Building. If you are in the parking lot facing Lynnhaven, simply look to your left and you will see the Blackwater Building.  You might decide to park in the lot to your left to save steps.

    Randy Flood gave the first presentation recently in Room CE101 which is toward the back inside Blackwater.  The room was comfortable and spacious.  Be alert to the exact room number of upcoming winter classes. 

    We hope the closeness of the parking lot will still be a bonus to attending classes in person with friends.  We will keep you informed of changes as the college semester progresses.




    Institute for Learning in Retirement is a life-long learning group operating in a partnership between Tidewater Community College and ILR . We are a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.  Copyright 2019-2025

    Hours: Wednesdays 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. (contact office for additional availabilities)

    Email:  Office@ILRVB.ORG
    Phone: 757-756-4861

    Copyright 2019-2026

    Institute for Learning in Retirement is a 501(c)(3)
    non-profit organization.

    Institute for Learning in Retirement
    TCC-Virginia Beach Campus
    Princess Anne Bldg. A-103
    1700 College Crescent
    Virginia Beach, VA 23453

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