July 2026 News Release

The Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Baldwin Wallace University will hold a “Meet the Teachers” open house on Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2026 to highlight its extensive array of affordable courses, plus travel, cultural and social opportunities.

This gathering will take place from 1 – 3 p.m. at Strongsville United Methodist Church,

13500 Royalton Rd., Strongsville. The event is open to anyone interested in lifelong learning and meeting new friends.

Attendees will get a sneak peek at upcoming courses as 11 ILR teachers each give a mini-presentation about their topics. The Fall 2026 season includes 46 courses on subjects ranging from history and science to entertainment and personal wellness. ILR membership information will also be available.

Aug. 11 presenters and their topics include:

• Doug Imhoff – The American Frontier

• Ted Smith – Mind of the Universe

• Neil Oblonsky – Comedy of Television

• Anne Cole – Watercolors

• Patrick O'Leary – VOTE: How Elections Change America

• Jay Milano – Justice More or Less: 40 Years at the Trial Table

• Terry Meehan – Alfred Hitchcock: Capping a Career

• Joe Reardon – Energy for Earthlings

• Lisa Wittman – Chair Yoga and the Power of Movement

• Tom Marini – The Cold War: The World in Which We Grew Up

• Janet Perc – The Midi Crossbody Bag

Advance reservations are required for this free event. RSVP between July 13 and Aug. 7 by emailing your name, phone number and email address, plus names and contact information for anyone attending with you, to ilrhelpdeskbwu@gmail.com or call the ILR Help Desk at 440-826-3188. Another option is to visit the ILR Office in Bonds Hall, 275 Eastland Rd., Berea. Please do not call the church to register.

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