Guiding Principles

1) Learning is of benefit to the individual and to the community throughout one’s life.

2) Learning in retirement promotes intellectual, physical, emotional and social well-being.

3) Peer learning and peer teaching are fundamental to SLR. Therefore, the experience and expertise of retirees is a valuable resource in the learning process both for group leaders and participants.

4) Learning activities must be responsive to the needs and interests of participants both in terms of content as well as in educational processes.

5) Learning takes place best in a friendly, sociable, and comfortable environment.

6) SLR supports equity, diversity and the dignity of all people in our learning programs, and in the conduct of our affairs.

7) Active volunteer participation by all those associated with the organization is encouraged: from managing its affairs through to planning its courses, to carrying out the learning process.

8) Collaboration and partnerships with other senior organizations are beneficial to SLR and to the community.

9) SLR is a charitable, not-for-profit corporation, and as such, will not support any political, commercial or self-serving activities.

10) SLR will be a financially self-sustaining organization relying on membership dues and course fees, as well as donations and grants for income.