​About SSI


What is the Senior Studies Institute (SSI)? 
SSI is an all-volunteer, not-for-profit organization that provides presentations, discussions and other events mainly designed for seniors. SSI was founded in 1991 by Neal Naigus, of Portland Community College (PCC), and a group of seniors dedicated to lifelong learning. We are still affiliated with the PCC Foundation and have since grown to more than 300 members.
Purpose
This organization shall provide an opportunity for older adults to share in the exploration of topics of mutual interest, to contribute their experience and their expertise, and to expand their circle of friends. (SSI Constitution, Article II)

In response to the pandemic and Governor Brown’s Executive Orders, we have moved our learning activities from the traditional classroom setting to the virtual world of the Zoom learning environment. Nevertheless, we endeavor to have a robust program of presentations and activities that rival our pre-pandemic curriculum.
In addition to our classes/lectures/presentations we have:

• Two weekly Current Events discussions (more are hoped for)
• Play reading 
• Poetry reading
• Weekly DVD courses from the Great Courses Program and other sources
• We will be adding more Zoom based events in the near future.

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Click the icon below to download SSI's governing documents. 
These include our constitution, by-laws, and responsibilities for volunteer positions.

BOARD	MEMBERS
Chair	​Warren Karmol
Secretary	Carolyn Raz
Treasurer	Sue Bowers
Chair-elect	Marti Summer
Past Chair	Donald Steury
Member at Large	Kathy Jackson
​Member at Large	Jim Gradoville
​Member at Large	Sharon Nelson / Connie Angelucci
​Member at Large	Paul Hagner
Member at Large	David Gaynon

ssi_gov_docs_2019_nov.zip
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