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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
Helen Elder
Secretary
Patsy Stephenson 
Treasurer
Deborah Carrales
Chair-elect
Erleen Whitney 
Immediate
​Past Chair
  Andy Muniz​    
Membership
  Betty Woods
Curriculum ​
  David Gaynon
Member at Large
Tsipora Dimant 
​Member at Large
OPEN 
Member at Large
Diedre Cain 
Member at Large
Patty Adams
Member at Large
​​OPEN
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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  
at NHH in Multnomah Arts Center


Thur 10am-Noon In Person
 at NHH in Multnomah Arts Center

      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
                                         
 (every Wednesday) 
             
                                     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 / DECEMBER
  • Current Events Discussions
  • Other Activities
  • ZOOM
    • BEGINNING ZOOM
    • ZOOM TIPS
    • ETIQUETTE
    • FAQ About ZOOM
    • ZOOM TUTORIALS
  • BOARD MINUTES - CURRENT
    • Untitled
  • Contacts
    • Payment/Donations Information >
      • PAYMENTS INFO
    • HOW TO REACH US
  • Newsletter Archive
  • Board Minutes Archive
  • PCC -SSI Scholarship Fund Donations
  • CONSTITUTION & APPENDICES
  • FRIENDSHIP CIRCLES!
  • Membership Flyer
  • SSI MEMBERSHIP CLUBS