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NOTES FROM THE OFFICE: 7/27/2025 update
*Online registration for 2025 Summer classes opened June 1.
*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 Room 110 in the Pungo building. 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.
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*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 Website: www.ilrvb.org Current Members can join our Facebook Group. Guide to Pungo BuildingOur ILR classes will be held in the Pungo Building on the TCC campus. You will enter the parking area by Michael La Bouve Drive. Walk past the Lynnhaven Building E toward the Pungo Building F located behind it. Once inside, look for temporary signs directing you to a specific classroom. Check the map to see the general area . Campus Map
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| Pungo Classrooms used through AugustMembers attending classes on campus should prepare for a detour in the normal plan. Since the Pungo Auditorium is in need of repairs including its air conditioning system, our ILR classes are being relocated to classrooms in the same building. The office emails a class reminder the day before to the members who have enrolled. This notice will include the classroom number in Pungo along with a Zoom link. However, do not worry if you are already on campus or did not enroll early enough for the reminder note. Once you enter the Pungo Building, look for temporary signs taped to the walls directing you to the room where you will meet the speaker, the hosts, and your friends. This change will last through the summer quarter and may continue into the fall. The office has also been relocated to room 110 in Pungo and is staffed on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For questions and help, contact the office by email.
Linda Dye HonoredPast President Linda Dye was recently honored for her outstanding leadership of ILR. Vice president John Hammond presented her with a plaque and gift card on behalf of the Board at its May meeting. Linda had served as president for several years and was particularly critical to sustaining ILR through the Covid-19 pandemic. She tackled many technology problems which enabled our transition to Zoom broadcasting of programs. What was thought to be a temporary adaptation has remained and now allows members the option of viewing most presentations from home or in person. Her insight into long-range planning has been valuable for updating documents of the organization. New Officers electedThe newly elected officers were introduced at the recent members' luncheon. They will serve ILR for the year beginning June, 2025. President Susan Clarke Vice Pres Patricia (Pat) Dryer Secretary Anita Chastain Treasurer Sandy Fallon Member-at-Large Kathy Balakrishnan Member's social events blend learning and fun
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 Computers and Laptops ILR Zoom on iPhones, Small Tablets, and Smartphones If you have moved from the area, you can maintain your membership and attend ZOOM classes. |
Journalist and radio show host Kerry Dougherty was the guest speaker at the recent "Getting to Know Us" program. With humor and enthusiasm, Kerry recounted her career in print journalism and now in the Kerry & Mike radio talk show on News Talk WNIS 790. She emphasized that it's never too late to try something new in life. New volunteers and ideas are always welcome at ILR.