I know I keep mentioning at our luncheons the importance of attracting new members to join SIR. The positive point of belonging to SIR is that it helps prevent social isolation due to work related social networks or friends moving away or passing on.  It helps with finding fulfilling activities to stay engaged and maintain a sense of purpose.

    Being a member of SIR helps with avoiding depression or anxiety which helps significantly impact quality of life.  What we do not address or discuss is Financial Security dealing with sufficient savings or unexpected healthcare costs.

    So, this is an area where I am going to try and find a speaker to discuss this issue.  Also housing and living arrangements, deciding whether to age in place. Move to a retirement community or consider assisted living arrangements.  This is another area where I will try and find speakers in the future to discuss at our luncheons.

    Also, we are all dealing with family dynamics such as dealing with adult children and grandchildren and navigating changing family roles. And finally dealing with legal and estate planning, ensuring wills, powers of attorney and healthcare directives.

     Again, I will be seeking speakers to discuss this area.  And in the coming year I will also try and find speakers that present more enjoyable topics that do not deal with just aging.  Again, I thank you for your support and open to suggestions for future speakers.

        Big Sir Fernando Gonzalez Branch 144