Welcome to your UW home in retirement. Whether you are still employed and beginning to think about retirement, a UW retiree searching for an update on retiree benefits, or a longtime member looking for the latest programs and events, we are here to serve you.

Upcoming Events

July
18

Art Maker’s Group

Gather for a kickoff and initial planning meeting for this new UWRA interest group!

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August
5

August First Tuesday Member Social

No agenda, no commitment — just drop by the coffee shop in University Book Store for a chat with other UWRA members.

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September
12

UWRA Book Group 2025-26

If you’ve wanted a book club where everyone reads the book and where discussions are lively and varied, you’ve found it! This month: Lisa See’s Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. Email UWRA to be connected with the group leaders.

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September
25

Tour of the New Seattle Waterfront Park with Julie Stein

Enjoy a guided tour of the new Seattle Waterfront Park project and Overlook Walk with guide Julie Stein, the Emeritus Director of the Burke Museum.

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Looking for Recordings of Past Events?

Recordings, presenter slide decks, and additional resources for virtually all our online programs are available in our Past Event Archive. Use the filter at the top of the page to narrow down the list, or scroll to see a listing of all past events in chronological order.

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Thinking About Retirement?

Planning to Retire

Retirement can feel daunting. From paperwork and timelines to workshops to help you make sense of it all, we’ve gathered the resources and links you’ll need to guide you through the process, all in one place.

Retirement Resource Fair

Questions about retiree benefits or your Medicare plan options? Wondering how to access your retiree parking privilege, or maintain access to your UW email address? The Retirement Resource Fair has answers to these questions and more.