For 60 years we have enhanced our members’ lives through fun activities, luncheons and events. Our 100+ Branches cover most of Northern California from Bakersfield to the Oregon border and San Francisco Bay to Nevada.
We are a Mission-driven organization, and our mission guides us in all we do.
Our mission is to enhance the lives of our members through fun activities, luncheons and events while making Friends for Life. SIR is a non-profit public benefit corporation. Learn more about the SIR organization.
Our expectations of our members are few: be a friendly and sociable guy, participate, volunteer as your time and interest allows, spread the word about SIR by inviting guests and help encourage them to join, grow our organization and share in the fun.
Our Achievements
- Our members live longer because they are active and socially engaged
- We are the largest golfing group in the Northern California Golf Association
- Our bowlers can bowl in at least 15 State tournaments across Northern California
- Our spouses/partners love SIR because it gets us out of the house
- Our wives in many Branches gather together and form lasting friendships
- Our activities keep us physically fit and mentally alert
- We travel – be it a day trip to an exciting local event or internationally, to see the wonders of the world
- We have a great time, and we truly Make Friends for Life!
- If you have the time for SIR, we have the time for you
“Although I was looking forward to taking more time off the job I wondered just what I would do to fill that time and make new friends. SIR fulfilled that need beautifully.
Thank you SIR!
— Tony de Losada, member Walnut Creek Branch since 2005