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Special Interest Groups (SIGs)  

Special Interest Groups offer a way to pursue interests with like-minded members of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement. Special Interest Groups (SIGs) meet on a regular schedule, weekly to monthly, according to the needs of the group.

To join a Special Interest Group: please contact the person listed below the SIG.

To propose a new Special Interest Group: please first review the guidelines, which are available at the bottom of this page. Next, complete a Special Interest Group proposal using the proposal form that is also available at the bottom of this page. Return your completed proposal form to the Reuter Center office, room 208. Please address it to the attention of Jan Guichard, Membership Committee -  lifebegins70001@yahoo.com

 

Current Special Interest Groups

 

We solicit your suggestions for other Special Interest Groups which expand and build on our existing programs.

     Questions and Answers about SIGs

  • Definition of SIG: Special topic interest group

  • Who can join a SIG? Members of the North Carolina Center for Creative Retirement, as defined by the Center Steering Council.

  • Why have SIGs?

    • As a membership benefit to attract new members and help retain existing members

    • As a means of providing opportunities for lifelong learning

    • As a way of fostering the fellowship of peers

  • How are SIGs formed?

    • SIG "champion" or chairperson proposes topic, meeting schedule, interested members, mission, to Membership Committee

    • Membership Committee has form and procedure for SIG application, approval, and evaluation

    • SIGs fall under the responsibility of Membership Committee.

    • SIGs are member-driven, not staff -driven

  • How will SIGs be publicized?

    • SIG pages on the Center website

    • SIG announcements in e-Nautilus

    • By "Champion/chairperson" and members of SIG

    • At new student/member orientation (SIG 'booths" or information)

  • How do SIGs relate to other NCCCR Programs and local community offerings

    • SIGs are interest groups and not for instruction

    • SIGs enhance existing programs but do not compete

    • SIGs may grow out of College for Seniors classes or other Center programs, such as Leadership Asheville Seniors

    • SIGs may suggest possible classes to College for Seniors or other programs or lectures to the Center for Creative Retirement (through Programs or Membership Committees)

    • SIGs should not duplicate Center for Creative Retirement or local community programs

Some general ideas
for SIGs

Book groups

Chess

Bridge

Dance

Travel

Gardening

Computer

Quilting

Bird Watching

Crafts

.... but we need
your suggestions. Proposal forms for Special Interest Groups are available at the bottom of this page.
 
 

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