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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 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.
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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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Classes
(via Zoom)

Current Events
(via Zoom)

Lake Oswego
W, 2:00 - 4:00pm

Homebound Voices
F, 10:30am - 12 noon





Poetry Reading
(via Zoom)

​Alternate Mondays
10am - 12pm
​
Play Reading
(via Zoom)

Alternate Wednesdays
12:30 - 3pm
​

Membership Contact

Betty Woods, Membership Chair
Senior Studies Institute

P. O. Box 80744
​Portland, OR 97280-1744
(503) 941-5020
SSIMembership2@gmail.com

  • Home
  • About
    • FAQ About SSI
    • Locations
  • Schedules
    • Class Schedule >
      • JANUARY
      • FEBRUARY
      • MARCH
    • DVD Classes
    • Current Events Discussions
    • Other Events
  • JOIN US
    • Renewal Letter
    • Membership Application Form
  • ZOOM
    • BEGINNING ZOOM
    • ZOOM TIPS
    • ETIQUETTE
    • FAQ About ZOOM
    • ZOOM TUTORIALS
  • COVID/FLU INFO
    • UPDATES
    • INFORMATION
    • FLU INFO
  • NOTICES
    • Where to Get / Send Info
    • PAYMENTS INFO
  • Contact
    • Suggest a Class
    • DONATE
  • Newsletter Archive
  • Board Minutes Archive
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  • Membership Application Form
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