MEMBERSHIP and REGISTRATION
Membership Benefits
LiR membership is open to anyone over 50. We operate within the academic year – September to August. Yearly membership cost is $15.00 plus tax. Within two weeks following registration, members are sent weekly emails (during the academic year) about coming activities.
Take part in lively, fun and informative activities and discussions:
- Utilize peer-group learning which stimulates social interaction.
- Enjoy a “no-pressure” environment without quizzes and graded courses.
- Participate in invigorating learning experiences.
- Feel free to access Selkirk’s library resources. Find opportunities for companionship and mental stimulation.
If you have any trouble logging in or with registration, you can phone Selkirk for assistance at 250 354-3220 or 250 354-3266. You can also register in person in Nelson at the Silver King Campus, 2001 Silver King Road.
How to Become a Member of LiR
STEP 1: Register for membership on Selkirk’s Learning in Retirement: Registration page
STEP 2: Checkout (one course in your cart)
STEP 3: Choose the correct option about student number to be taken to the next screen.
How to Renew your LiR Membership
STEP 1: Register for membership on Selkirk’s Learning in Retirement: Registration page
STEP 2: Select Add to Cart beside the “Nelson: Silver King Campus” membership (you then will see a message in green that says “This section is in your cart”)
STEP 3: Select Checkout (1 course in your cart)
Step 4: You will then see 3 options:
I have never taken a course at Selkirk College and wish to create a student record. (You will then be guided through the membership registration process and be provided with a PIN- make sure to record this information! Your Student ID will be emailed to you.)
I have taken a course at Selkirk College before and I have a student number. (You will need to enter your Student Number and your PIN)
I have taken a course at Selkirk College before but I don’t remember my student number (You will need to enter your Student Number to retrieve your new temporary PIN by email).
Step 5: Once the above step is completed, you will receive a confirmation page verifying your Membership registration has been completed.
How to Register for a LiR Course
Courses are posted online in Septemer and January for each semester, and are only available until classes are filled up). Follow this same process for renewing your membership and adding courses at the same time.
STEP 1: When registration is open, visit Selkirk’s Learning in Retirement Course Registration page
STEP 2: Select your course(s) from the Learning in Retirement section, and select Add to Cart
STEP 3: Click on Continue Shopping (at the bottom of the page)
STEP 4: When you have selected all of your desired courses, select Checkout
Step 5: You will receive a confirmation verifying your registration has been completed.
What else can you do once you’re a LiR Nelson Member?
Join a Committee – Volunteering is a great way to get to develop and keep your skills sharp, while you help to keep LiR vital in the Nelson area. There are eight board committees to volunteer for: Program, Social, Communications, Membership, Finance, Archives, Safety and Audio/Visual.
Teach a Class, contact the Program Committee.
Being a member of LiR has allowed me to meet many interesting and interested people here in Nelson. Being new here it felt like I could belong to this community while stimulating my mind with excellent Friday morning sessions and multi-day courses as well as having meaningful social contact with so many other retirees.
Being on the social committee lets me contribute to LiR and develops a closer connection with fellow volunteers. This experience heightens my appreciation of the work all of the committees do. And as always, “The more you put in, the more you get out.” We are mutually supportive and have a lot of fun planning and attending social functions.