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 and sponsored by an active member.  Membership shall be open to men retired from fulltime gainful occupation, regardless of age, race, color or religion.