Barbara Lifland is one of the Rotary Club of Norfolk’s most consistent travelers. Until pandemic restrictions temporarily grounded her, you would find Barbara and her husband, Errol, on a trip about two weeks of every month.
Barbara, who joined the Rotary Club in 1989, says her favorite trip is “where she has just been, is going now or where she is planning to go next.” Among her repeat destinations are Puerto Rico, St. Lucia, Acadia National Park in Maine, and the Arches and Canyonlands national parks in Utah.
During the pandemic, Barbara, who lives in Virginia Beach, kept busy working out in her home gym, doing house projects, and volunteering at a vaccine clinic. She is happy that she and Errol are finally able to travel again. They recently returned from a trip to Arizona where they did a lot of hiking.
Barbara grew up in Minnesota and moved to Hampton Roads in 1979. She and Errol have four children and seven grandchildren. For nearly 20 years she was executive director of Primeplus Norfolk Senior Center. After retiring in 2009, she joined seven book clubs and has kept busy volunteering and traveling. Her hobbies include hiking, rappelling, fishing, photography, and swimming. Barbara has served on our club’s board of directors and has handled social media for the Suds & Buds party.
Fun fact: Barbara and Errol first met at a Rotary Club of Norfolk meeting when they sat at the same table during lunch.
