What Is Sons In Retirement?

SONS IN RETIREMENT -  (SIR) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation for retired men.   SIR's purpose is to assist men in renewing friendships and making new friends through SIR activities.  Having fun is its goal.  Begun in 1958, SIR currently has approximately 22,000 members in over 160 branches throughout Northern California from Bakersfield north to Redding. 
Membership is open to men retired from full-time occupation, regardless of age, race, color, or religion. There are no dues, fees, or paid personnel, with the organization funded by voluntary contributions as needed. The only requirements to join SIR are to be retired, and sponsored by an active member.
MEETINGS -  We have a monthly luncheon meeting where old friendships are maintained and new ones established. Guest speakers are featured at the monthly luncheons and speak on subjects of general interest.   We meet at the Walnut Creek Elks Lodge, on the third Monday of each month, except for May and December.
SPECIAL EVENTS - We have a Spring Dinner/Dance in May and a Christmas Dinner/Dance in December where wives, partners and guests are invited.  In addition we have special golf and bridge events during the year where wives, partners and guests are also welcome.
ACTIVITIES - Special SIR groups are formed for member activities such as 9-hole and 18-hole golf, bridge (including duplicate), fishing, book discussion, computers, digital photography, poker, investments, etc., based on member interest. All Branch activities, including administration, are supported and governed by member volunteers.
TRAVEL - An extensive travel program is available to all members and guests. Travel events vary from one-day local excursions to trips of several weeks duration to destinations throughout the world.
IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW MORE ABOUT SIR 116 - Send an  e-mail to: sir116@sbcglobal.net .   We will contact you and answer your questions.