Sons-In-Retirement (SIR) Tri-City Branch #106 was founded in 1983 with Ernie Lockwood becoming our Branches 1st Big SIR. The principles by which our founding branch was formed have been the foundation for our growth and success over the past 32 plus years. The goal was to create a haven for retired men of like minds and interests and to embrace the spirit and joy of making new friends, energizing old friendships and enjoying mutual interests and experiences in our retirement years.
Sons In Retirement (SIR) is a non-profit public benefit corporation for retired men. SIR assists men in renewing old friendships and making new friends through SIR activities. Having fun is our goal. We have more than 20,000 members in 150 Branches throughout northern California from Bakersfield to the Oregon border and Lake Tahoe to the Pacific Ocean.
Membership is open to men retired from full-time occupation, regardless of age, race, color or religion. Member volunteers staff, administer and govern all Branch activities. SIR supports no outside cause or interest. We prohibit discussions of politics and religion or the selling of anything to any member. The only requirements to join SIR are that a man be retired, or semi-retired, be able to attend the monthly luncheons, and be sponsored by an active member.
Each Branch has monthly luncheon meetings where SIRS renew old friendships and establish new ones. Speakers are invited to speak on topical subjects of general interest. Most Branches have summer and winter luncheons where wives, partners and guests are invited.
Of special interest are Branch activities like golf, bowling, computers, RV’s, investing, genealogy and many other activities of interest to our members.
An extensive travel program is available to all members and their guests. Travel events vary from one day local excursions to trips of several weeks duration to destinations throughout the world. It is great fun to travel with people you know.
Sons In Retirement (SIR) is a non-profit public benefit corporation for retired men. SIR assists men in renewing old friendships and making new friends through SIR activities. Having fun is our goal. We have more than 20,000 members in 150 Branches throughout northern California from Bakersfield to the Oregon border and Lake Tahoe to the Pacific Ocean.
Membership is open to men retired from full-time occupation, regardless of age, race, color or religion. Member volunteers staff, administer and govern all Branch activities. SIR supports no outside cause or interest. We prohibit discussions of politics and religion or the selling of anything to any member. The only requirements to join SIR are that a man be retired, or semi-retired, be able to attend the monthly luncheons, and be sponsored by an active member.
Each Branch has monthly luncheon meetings where SIRS renew old friendships and establish new ones. Speakers are invited to speak on topical subjects of general interest. Most Branches have summer and winter luncheons where wives, partners and guests are invited.
Of special interest are Branch activities like golf, bowling, computers, RV’s, investing, genealogy and many other activities of interest to our members.
An extensive travel program is available to all members and their guests. Travel events vary from one day local excursions to trips of several weeks duration to destinations throughout the world. It is great fun to travel with people you know.
What's With The Rooster
"Of all the creatures on earth, none
express more independence and dignity with sureness and aplomb than the
rooster. The majesty of his presence is felt in every barnyard, and when
he crows he can be heard for miles, not in a fainthearted crow, but with a
noise that calls attention to his being."
Our founders chose the rooster as the official logo to represent the freedom he displays around the barnyard. We have paid our dues to the business world and now is the time for us to strut and crow a little. We share the dignity of retirement with one another as members of SIR. |