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​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 continue to be affiliated with PCC and have since grown to almost 300 members.
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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)

We continue to offer a robust program of in person as well as on line presentations and activities. 
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Click the icon below to download SSI's constitution and appendices. 
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BOARD
  MEMBERS
Chair
       Erleen 
     Whitney 

Secretary
          Patsy                Stephenson 
Treasurer
Deborah Carrales
Chair-elect
Diedre Cain 
Immediate
​Past Chair
   Andy Muniz​    
Membership
  Betty Woods
Curriculum ​
  David Gaynon
Member at Large
 Tsipora Dimant 
​Member at Large
   Mimi Shore
Member at Large
  Carolyn Raz 
Member at Large
   Patty Adams
Member at Large
    Leslie (Paul)           Haggard 
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   Classes 
(Fall/Winter/ Spring)

Mon 10am-Noon 
On Zoom

Tue  1:00 - 3:00
In Person / Zoom
 at PCC CLIMB


Wed 10am-Noon In Person /  Zoom
at PCC CLIMB

Thur 10am-Noon
On Zoom

      Current Events                  Discussion 
            Groups

In Person
Every Monday
1:00 - 3:00 
Sellwood


Every Tuesday

10am - Noon 
PCC CLIMB

Every Friday
10am - Noon 
PCC Opportunity
Center


On Zoom 
Every Friday
10:30 - Noon



                       Groups Meeting Year Round

                                               On Zoom

        Play Reading                                        Film Discussion Group 
    (every other Wed)                                      (every Thursday)  
         12:30 - 3:00                                                1:00 - 3:00    

         Poetry Fun                                            Non-fiction Book Group 
   1st and 3rd Mondays                                   (every 6th Thursday)
        10am - Noon                                                 1:00 - 3:00 

         Writers Salon                                   
   Great Courses Plus Classes
    2nd and 4th Mondays                              (every Tues)       (every Fri)                     10am - Noon                                        10am - Noon     1:00 - 3:00 
                                                                
                                                   
In Person

                                        East Side Games Group
                                     
(Monthly on Wednesdays) 
             
                                     1:00-3:00 



  
  • Home
  • Join Us
  • About
    • FAQ About SSI
    • Locations
  • Suggest a Class
    • SCHEDULING SPEAKER CHECKLIST
    • Suggestion Form
  • Class Schedule
    • SEPTEMBER
    • OCTOBER
    • NOVEMBER
  • Current Events Discussions
  • Other Activities
  • ZOOM
    • BEGINNING ZOOM
    • ZOOM TIPS
    • ETIQUETTE
    • FAQ About ZOOM
    • ZOOM TUTORIALS
  • BOARD MINUTES - CURRENT
    • CURRENT BOARD MINUTES
  • Contacts
    • Payment/Donations Information >
      • PAYMENTS INFO
    • HOW TO REACH US
  • Newsletter Archive
  • Board Minutes Archive
  • PCC -SSI Scholarship Fund Donations
  • CONSTITUTION & APPENDICES
  • New In Person Activities
  • Membership Flyer
  • SSI MEMBERSHIP CLUBS