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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in 8pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">As
we approach 2026, I would like to thank you for the time we have shared
through our 2025 programs and events. Your engagement and participation have
been essential in advancing the work and initiatives of the UCR Emeriti and
Retirees’ Associations and the Retirement Center. We are deeply grateful to
our retirees and emeriti for the many contributions, time, and support you
continue to provide to our campus community.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin:6pt 0in 8pt;line-height:105%;font-size:11pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif">Wishing
you and your family a wonderful holiday season. May the new year bring you
joy, good health, and peace. We look forward to reconnecting in the year
ahead, and we invite you to watch for the Winter <i>Tower Talk</i> newsletter
arriving in early January. </span></p>
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is a glimpse into some of what is planned in January 2026 that you can begin
registering for, if interested.</span></p>
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Book Activity: The Man in the Meth Lab by Chris Culver<br>
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m. Pacific Time (Via Zoom)<br>
Email <a href="mailto:retirees@ucr.edu" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">retirees@ucr.edu</a> if interested in
joining the book club!<br>
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Retiree Social at the UCR Barn Stable</span></b><span style="font-family:Arial,sans-serif"><br>
Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. Pacific Time (In-Person)<br>
No registration required and family and friends are welcome to join!<br>
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<b><span style="color:rgb(31,78,121)">Walks, Talks & Tours: Air Resources Board</span></b><br>
Thursday, January 22, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time (In-Person)<br>
<b>Register</b> on the emeriti and retiree webpage at: <a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egEKggpTKEgAnKS" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_egEKggpTKEgAnKS</a>
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Your Next Chapter: Volunteering for American Red Cross</span></b><br>
Thursday, January 29, 2026 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (In-Person)<br>
Register on the emeriti and retiree webpage at: <a href="https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PzfrJIYzszfaHc" style="color:rgb(5,99,193)">https://ucriverside.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4PzfrJIYzszfaHc</a>
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Save the date for the Winter Luncheon on Friday, February 6, 2026.
Registration for all winter events will be shared in the new year.</span></p>
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note that the UC Riverside campus will be closed beginning Wednesday,
December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Friday, January 2, 2026.</span></p>
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holidays!<br>
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Warmly,<br>
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Cristina Otegui<br>
UCR Retirement Center</span></p>
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