SIR is for Retired or Semi-Retired men regardless of age, race, national origin or religion.

LOCATION: Serves Southern Peninsula (San Jose, Campbell, Mtn View, Saratoga, Los Altos, Sunnyvale, Cupertino). Some of our members come from Morgan Hill, So. SF, San Bruno, Burlingame, San Carlos
LUNCHEON MEETINGS: Branch 5 meets the 4th Wednesday each month at 11AM for a Luncheon and Presentation at Michaels at Shoreline, 2960 No. Shoreline Blvd, Mountain View CA 94043
GUEST SPEAKERS: Luncheons usually include Guest Speakers who give fascinating Presentations – See below for 2024 Presentations and Speakers
DUES: there is no initiation fee to join SIR but Branch 5 collects $40/person up front (cash or check) at each Luncheon to pay for food and operational costs. The lunches are delicious! Annual dues are $50/person.
WHO CAN ATTEND LUNCHEONS: Members, Wives and significant others are welcome at all our meeting and events!
SPECIAL EVENTS: Branch 5 also has a Summer Barbeque event (e.g. July 24, 2024) and a Holiday Party (tentatively Wednesday, December 4)
ACTIVITIES: (beyond the Luncheons) include:
- Golf with Branch 16, Each Thursday, Contact Phil Yurtis, 650 508 9651, Send Email
- Bocce with Branch 35, Each Friday morning, Contact Carl Orta, 650 868 5221, Send Email

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2024 Luncheon Presentations

Month	Presentation	Presenter
January 24	The Effects of Climate Change	J. Campbell Scott
February 28	Travel to Dubai	Paul Schutz
March 27	WoodTurning	John Whittier
April 24	Travel to Southeast Asia	Harlan Crowder
May 22	Local Real Estate Status	Michael Repka
June 26	Travel to Dubai with Slides	Paul Schutz
July 24 – Summer Barbeque	Filoli Gardens	Rachel Young
August 28	Avoiding Capital Gains Taxes on Home Sales	Joe Metz
September 25	The Economics of Immigration	John Haveman
October 23	The History and Future of SIR	Andy Danver
November 13	The Webb Telescope	Tony Mazzucco
December 4 – Holiday Party	The Madrigal Singers	Mountain View High School

Planned 2025 Meeting Dates