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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 discussions 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.
Photography Interest Group
Join the Retirement Association Photography Interest Group to meet other members who share your passion for photography. This interest group is an excellent way for retirees who enjoy photography to continue to hone their skills and meet others who are also avid photographers. No experience is needed to attend this interest group. Photography is a tailor-made pastime for retirement. For many, it’s a great time of life with lots of freedom. And what better way to capture and share new memories, be creative, remain active, and to keep that brain stimulated by working with a camera? Please RSVP to receive the Zoom link.
Fiction Book Club
The UCSD Retirement Association Book Club Is a group of members who meet to discuss a book 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 2024-2025, 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 discussion 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
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.