Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement enrollment is open

April 17, 2025

Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement enrollment is open

Faculty and staff are invited to join Southern Illinois Learning in Retirement (SILIR), an education community of adults 50 and older who wish to continue learning and expand their horizons through peer learning and collaborative leadership. 

Offered through Events and Outreach. membership includes monthly general meetings featuring a guest speaker, opportunities to enroll in SILIR-sponsored courses, social activities that include a monthly book club, a monthly newsletter and opportunities to teach short-term classes in an area of expertise or interest. The curriculum is chosen, designed and usually delivered by members. 

Membership is open to older adults living within commuting distance of Carbondale; the annual fee is $25. Faculty and staff are also invited to share their expertise as a community service activity. The meetings are at Epiphany Lutheran Church, 1501 W. Chautauqua St., Carbondale. 

For more information visit the website or contact Events and Outreach at 618-536-7751 or by email at silir@siu.edu