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Institute for Learning in Retirement at Baldwin Wallace University

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08/15/2026

We met some of the teachers, started or renewed our membership and reviewed the course schedule. Now it’s time!! Sign up for your favorite classes starting this Sunday, August 16th at 9:00AM thru August 30th at 10PM.
Classes begin on September 14th.

Find all the information on the website:
ilrbw.org

08/14/2026

Oh, the stories they can tell...
What fun we had at "Meet the Teachers" for Fall. Chair Yoga's Lisa Wittman got us str e t c h ing in our seats while Doug Imhoff had us dreaming of cowboy hats and the Wild West. Tom Marni gave us chills with a lookback at Cold War realities (think Doomsday Clock, Bay of Pigs, Sputnik) and Dr. Joe Reardon brought us to a new reality with "Earth for Earthlings" - just what does AI mean to our Ohio energy future?

Pat O'Leary has a timely perspective on how elections change America while Ted Smith offers a different view with "The Mind of the Universe." Justice Barbara Greenberg's "Look at Six Supreme Court Cases" includes 2026 decisions, and others that impact Ohioans right now like geofencing, end of life decisions, and voter districting.

Happily, Neil Oblanski has a lot to say about "A Century of Comedy" and Terry Meehan is a master of Hitchcock's "Frenzy" and other films. On the creative side, Janet Perc will sew things up, crossbody bag wise, and Anne Cole promises that in her watercolor class "The water does the work for you" with "something for everybody - beginner to advanced." Come to think of it, that rather sounds like ILR itself, don't you agree-- something for everybody! Hope to see you this fall!

08/13/2026

SUPER EIGHT!

Eight great Baldwin Wallace University students are honored to receive a total of $24,000 in scholarships from the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Baldwin Wallace University— that’s YOU!--this August.

Seniors Jeffrey Bohnert, Tijuana Christian, Leah Etzler, Shawanay Kirksey, Jennifer Lavelle, Olivia Morgenroth, and Jason Story with Erin Larsen who is warded the Louise Kiefer Graduate Education Scholarship will each receive $3,000. They hail from Parma, Strongsville, Parma Heights, Lakewood, North Olmsted, Garfield Heights, Pleasanton, Ca, and Painesville, OH.

In total, ILR has granted $516,000 to BWU students since 1992. ILR’s Scholarship Program exemplifies what the organization stands for: promoting lifelong learning. That’s really something to cheer about!

08/04/2026

Come with us to tour Michigan September 29 to October 2, a perfect start-up to the fall season!
Make new friends, see the magnificent Sleeping Bear Dunes on the shores of Lake Michigan and sample delicious food all along the way. Maybe try some delectables at the “Cherry Capitol,” Traverse City? You’ll have a fun afternoon at Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort— it has the largest slot floor in Michigan--and lunchtime visit in Frankenmuth, where you may find some Christmas treasures and enjoy great Bavarian food at lunch. Check the our lirbw.org website for brochure or call our partner at Angela at Great Day! Tours 440.526.5350.

07/29/2026

Have you ever wanted a sneak peak of the ILR classes? Hear a mini version of some of the offerings at the “Meet the Teachers” event on August 11th.
The event is free but you must RSVP by August 7th by sending an email to [email protected] and including your name, email address and phone number for all attendees. Or if needed, you may call the ILR office at 440-826-3188.
Then join us at Strongsville United Methodist Church, 13500 Royalton Rd, 44136 from 1-3 PM on Tuesday, August 11th and listen to several teachers give the highlights of their class.

07/28/2026

While you're enjoying these beautiful summer days, remember to mark your calendar for August 3rd. The new fall course schedule will debut NEXT Monday! Yes, Fall is just around the corner!

07/22/2026

Like Books? Like Lunch? Come to our Book and Author Summer luncheon on Wednesday, August 5 for both! Share book ideas over lunch and hear three terrific authors discuss their latest books.

Each has a connection to Northeast Ohio: Deanna R.Adams, expert on Cleveland’s rock and roll heritage; Wendy Koile, maven of Great Lakes maritime stories, local history and true crime; and award winning novelist and short fiction author Susan Petrone.

Lunch will be delicious! Check out the menu and sign up. Cost is $36 and Reservations are DUE by FRIDAY JULY 24. Space is limited. More info and sign up link is under EVENTS at ilrbw.org

07/21/2026

Join a fun trip to charming Tiffin, Ohio on Thursday, September 3rd. Browse Hawkes Crystal and see a rare living glass cutting demonstration by a Master Brilliant Cutter. You’ll receive a collectible piece as a keepsake to take home. Lunch inside the historic Pioneer Mill, then enjoy the character and architecture during a driving tour of Tiffin. Next, experience a guided wine tasting at Ralph’s Joy of Living and explore this Unique Lifestyle store. Finishing up the trip are expert-led tours at the Tiffin Glass Museum and the restored Ritz Theater.
For more information:
https://www.ilrbw.org/travel-info-2026

07/12/2026

"Splendid Scotland with Robin Swoboda” is booking now for September 12-20, 2026 tour

Why not head to Scotland this fall with Robin Swoboda? Join with other ILRBW travelers for a beautiful nine-day excursion from Glasgow to Inverness and Edinburgh September 12-20. See lush Highlands, cruise beautiful Lochs, and sample whisky at a distillery. You'll be entertained with Scottish bagpipes and humor and catch a glimpse of the Battle of Culloden where the British defeated the Highlander Clans. See Stirling Castle, home to Mary Queen of Scots and Stuart Kings, recently renovated to show off its Renaissance splendor. Centuries of history underlay Edinburgh’s dramatic Old Town and huge Castle which still keeps the Scottish Crown Jewels. Shop for tartan scarves and hats on the Royal Mile - or maybe new golf gear in St. Andrews. Be sure to try neeps and tatties or share an order of Cranachan with your new traveling friends, too. Leave extra room in your suitcase for authentic Shortbread! Heritage, beauty, good companions — this is a winner! Full brochure information to sign up is here. ilrbw.org

07/11/2026

A great excursion to Traverse City & the Sleeping Bear Dunes set for Sept. 29-Oct.2, 2026

There's nothing sleepy about a getaway to Traverse City and the breathtaking Sleeping Bear Dunes Sept. 29-October 2, 2026. Your adventure will be packed with fun, delicious food, and even an afternoon of gaming at the Soaring Eagle Casino and Resort. A highlight is Charlevoix’s historic Castle Farms where you’ll have dinner and see the WW1 Museum, gardens and large outdoor model railroad. Maybe you will bring back some treats from the Cherry Capitol of the World?
Make new friends traveling with like-minded people while you enjoy the unforgettable scenery of the Leelanau Peninsula and some of its fine wines, too. Bonus: a stop in Frankenmuth for lunch and shopping on the way home. Reserve your spot for this beautiful fall trip soon!

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275 Eastland Road
Berea, OH
44017

Opening Hours

Monday	10am - 12pm
Friday	10am - 12pm

Website

https://www.ilrbw.org/

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