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Interest Groups
The UCSD Retirement Association has a number of vibrant interest groups where Association members can learn more about a variety of topics, while participating in the group's disucssions and activities. All events for our interest groups can be found on the UCSD Retirement Association Event Page.
Learn more about our various interest groups below.
Investment Group
Monthly meetings to learn about a variety of investments, with interest group facilitator and Certified Financial Adviser, Ryan Hyslop, who brings his experiences to the table to help members learn about value analysis tools, and other investment issues. These meetings are open to all current and retired staff and faculty of UC San Diego, and are held via Zoom. Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
International Film Series
The UCSD Retirement Association presents a series of select International Films, presented each month by a different subject-area-specialist professor, to delve into the theme, setting, director, actors, and issues that are central to the film. Join us on our whirlwind tour around the world through films and relevant discussions. This series will take place at the Faculty Club, Conference rooms 2 and 3, on Friday afternoon from 1 to 3:15 PM. This event is FREE and open only to members of both the UCSD Retirement and Emeriti Associations.
Healthy Eating Group
Our Healthy Living & Eating Seminars aim to bring you the best possible information to help you live a happy, strong, and healthy life. Join us for one, two, or all of these seminars and see how you can improve your aging process. All seminars this year will be offered via Zoom. See a full listing of the seminars below. Each seminar is open to RA and EA members, as well as to current Staff & Faculty. Please RSVP for each event. You will receive the link via email after you have RSVP'd for the event.
Fiction Book Club
The UCSD Retirement Association Book Club is a group of members who meet to discuss a book that they have read and express their opinions, likes, dislikes, etc. It is open to all members of the UCSD Retirement Association. The RA Book Club meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month, from 12 to 2 PM. For 2020-2021, the RA Book Club is meeting online via Zoom, making it easier for all members to attend and participate. Please RSVP here. The link to the Zoom meeting will be sent to all who RSVP by the day before the event. Remember, a good discussion depends on members being open- minded and willing to share, as well as listening to different points of view. Join us and read and discuss a wide variety of books.
Photography Interest Group
Monthly meetings for those passionate about photography. Meet members who share your passion, go on local and regional photography excursions, learn about, share, and critique each other's work, and become a better photographer. No experience is necessary. This Interest Group is free and open to members of the UCSD Retirement Association. The group meets from 2 - 4 PM, via Zoom on the third Wednesday of each month.
iPhoneography Classes
iPhoneography Learn to use the camera you have with you all the time! Create spectacular photographs with your iPhone anywhere you are, everywhere you go. You can easily practice and add to your visual memory and storytelling. Each of the four sessions will focus on the nuts and bolts – learn how to take a great shot, organize and store your photos, use editing apps, and share/print your images.
DON'T FORGET: RSVP FOR EACH EVENT
The event listings for all of our interest groups can be found on the UCSD Retirement Association event page. You can easily find events for a specific interest groups by utilizing the search function: On your keyboard, press Ctrl and F at the same time to open a search bar, then type in the name of the event you wish to attend.