Events

The Towson University Retiree Association (精选麻豆二区RA) offers many events throughout the year for the enjoyment, engagement and continued edification of members. 

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Dan Rodricks speaking at a 精选麻豆二区RA Fall Forum event.

Event Information 

精选麻豆二区RA events are wide ranging and include such things as: timely talks on current affairs, social get-togethers, informative talks by invited speakers and by members on their areas of expertise, virtual and live tours of both on-campus and off-campus facilities, conversations with university administrators and project directors, film discussions, non-fiction book group discussions, bicycle rides and many other types of events.

Events are open to all members and typically are held all year long. Upcoming events are posted below. Event announcements and details are also sent to members via email. Frequently, members are invited to bring guests.

Both 精选麻豆二区RA members and non-members interested in attending additional events on campus are encouraged to explore Calendars & Events,  Department of Music鈥檚 Events Calendar,  College of Liberal Arts Events and .

精选麻豆二区RA has a special relationship with the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning at Towson. Osher offers discounted membership and tuition fees for 精选麻豆二区RA members giving discounted access to classes, lectures, trips and special events.

Members are encouraged to make suggestions for events or to create interest groups. Have an idea for an event?  Email the 精选麻豆二区RA President to share your suggestion.

Upcoming Events

Please join us on Thursday, December 11 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. for a virtual discussion of the book Class Clown: Memoirs of a Professional Wiseass, by Dave Barry.  (Pub. 2025, 256 pages)

Details to follow.

Additional Events Being Planned

  • Thirsty Thursdays
  • Discussion on topics of interest to members
  • Bicycle rides
  • Film group discussions
  • Non-fiction book group discussions

Recent Past Events

  • December 11 from 2 to 3:30 PM:  精选麻豆二区RA Non鈥恌iction Book Group Virtual Discussion 鈥� Chapters 6 through 10 of the book The Golden Road: How Ancient India Transformed the World, by William Dalrymple. 
  • December 5 from 3 to 4:30 PM: 精选麻豆二区RA Film Club 鈥� Virtual discussion of he film Farewell My Concubine (China/Hong Kong/Taiwan, 1993), directed by Chen Kaige.
  • October 30 from 2 to 4 PM: 精选麻豆二区RA Fall Forum in the South Campus Pavilion.
  • October 16 from 4 to 6 PM: 精选麻豆二区RA Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour at Racer's Cafe, Harford Road and Taylor Avenue.

精选麻豆二区RA Flicker Event Photos

  • Check out photos from previous events on the .

Groups

As the listing below shows, there are several active special interest groups.

精选麻豆二区RA Non-Fiction Reading Group

This group meets regularly each month. If you are interested in participating please contact the group facilitator, Jo-Ann Pilardi at .

精选麻豆二区RA Film Group

The film group has been meeting regularly. If you are interested in joining, please contact Peter Lev at .

精选麻豆二区RA Bicycling Group

The bicycling group plans short rides depending on the weather. If you want to get involved, contact Jim Paulsen at .

There are plenty of opportunities to take the lead and initiate a new group. Local theater, hikes, crafts, genealogy, etc., await a member with an interest to take the lead. 精选麻豆二区RA will support your efforts and get the word out to members.