ILR at FCC

09/25/2026

The latest ILR ENew is here! Get outdoors this autumn, discover something new, and connect with your community. You can see what's coming up this fall and find your next favorite class. https://tinyurl.com/2ytnzhjx

07/15/2026

New at ILR this fall: a full season of ghost hunting, plus fashion history, planning and care courses, staying grounded in an AI-enabled world, and so much more. See what's happening next! https://tinyurl.com/2v3bytss

06/10/2026

There's something for everyone in our ILR programs this summer and fall. New and returning classes in arts, music, cooking, history, science, hobbies, and more are now open for registration! Classes begin July 1. All the latest news is available at FCCILR.org.

05/26/2026

Join Us for the 5th Annual Senior Resource & Education Fair!

📅 Thursday, May 28, 2026
⏰ 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
📍 Frederick Community College Athletics Center

Celebrate Older Americans Month with this FREE community event open to seniors, caregivers, family members, and professionals!

✔️ Connect with 70 senior service exhibitors
✔️ Learn about valuable community resources and services
✔️ Hear from keynote speaker Mary Rolle
✔️ Door prizes throughout the event
✔️ ASL/Deaf interpreters on-site
✔️ Information on scams provided by the Frederick County Sheriff’s Office

🍴 FREE lunch for the first 400 senior attendees, provided by Honey Baked Ham!

No registration required — just come ready to connect, learn, and explore resources available in our community.

For more information visit https://soarfrederick.org/5th-senior-resource-education-fair/

05/19/2026

05/14/2026

ILR students are invited to join us at the SOAR 2026 Senior Resource Fair, navigate senior care options, dive into American history, discover the power of women's needlework, and more at FCC. All the details are now available! https://tinyurl.com/5bc9w87e

03/08/2026

Award-winning author Ada Ari celebrates African folktales behind some of the world's most beloved stories at a free FCC reception on March 17, alongside new classes on Frederick County history, the American Civil War, and a guided walk through Meridian Hill Park in D.C. https://tinyurl.com/mwkhppyk

02/24/2026

Meet Christine Van Bloem! Professional cook, personal chef, and passionate instructor, Christine is on a mission to help people transform their lives—one bite at a time! Join Christine for FCC’s Health meets Food: Community Adult Series and enjoy a fun, hands-on experience learning how to prepare delicious and healthy meals inspired by Mediterranean principles.

Cook smarter. Eat better. Love every bite! frederick.edu/HCTICommunityEd

02/09/2026

Join FCC’s Hospitality, Culinary & Tourism Institute to learn about healthy cooking, practical nutrition, and budget-friendly meal planning. Guided by Mediterranean diet principles, you’ll discover how to prepare delicious food that supports your well-being! https://tinyurl.com/bds62f4h

11/11/2025

Curious about ILR at FCC? Check out this short clip from WFMD to learn about our program!

Mark your calendar- class registration opens December 1. We've got something for everyone!

Drew welcomes in Kelli Ackiewicz who is the Program Manager for Community Education at Frederick Community College which runs the Institute for Learning in Retirement (ILR) at Frederick Community College offers non-credit courses and experiences designed especially for adults age 55 and older who wa...