Message From the Big SIR

Sons In Retirement (SIR) is a nonprofit public benefit corporation for retired men, devoted to the promotion of independence and dignity of retirement. SIR's purpose is to assist men in renewing former friendships and provide opportunities to make new friends through association with other retirees.

The only requirement for membership is that a man be retired. Membership is open to men retired from FULLTIME gainful occupation, regardless of age, race, color or religion. We, your fellow retired men from nearly all professions including business, science, engineering, legal, medicine, and education, invite all who meet these criteria to consider joining SIR (Sons in Retirement).

Founded in 1958 for the strict enjoyment of retired men, the SIR organization has grown to 176 branches with over 25,000 members in Northern California. There are no initiation fees. In lieu of dues, an opportunity to contribute to the expenses of the branch is encouraged. Volunteers man all office and administrative positions from the statewide organization down through the Region, Area, and the local Branch. The SIR organization exists strictly for the enjoyment and dignity of retired men.

Branch 5 of the SIR organization allows each of us to participate in various activities; be as active as each of us wants; develop new associations and still be with old friends and be able to enjoy the camaraderie of fellow members. We never forget the primary purpose of SIR is to have fun. Although these activities are constantly changing depending on the desires of the members some of the more popular ones are: golf, computers, indoor & outdoor bowling, travel and the principal activity, our monthly luncheon held on the fourth Wednesday of each month at the Fremont Hills Country Club. These monthly meetings terminate with a guest speaker or other program of interest to the membership.

All members are urged to participate in committees and administrative positions of their choice. The CEO is humorously called "Big SIR", and the second in command is called "Little SIR".