Community Support and Respurces
Renee Stainrod of the Maryland Department of Aging (MDA) presented information on how to access the State's support system for older adults.
Events
The Towson University Retiree Association (TURA) offers many events throughout the year for the enjoyment, engagement and continued edification of members.
Event Information
TURA 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 TURA members and non-members interested in attending additional events on campus are encouraged to explore Calendars & Events, Department of Music’s Events Calendar, College of Liberal Arts Events and TU Today.
TURA has a special relationship with the Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning at Towson. Osher offers discounted membership and tuition fees for TURA 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 TURA President Michael Bachman to share your suggestion.
Upcoming Events
TURA Non‐fiction Book Group Virtual Discussion – January 8, 2–3:30 PM
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: TURA Non‐fiction Book Group Virtual Discussion – 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: TURA Film Club – Virtual discussion of he film Farewell My Concubine (China/Hong Kong/Taiwan, 1993), directed by Chen Kaige.
- October 30 from 2 to 4 PM: TURA Fall Forum in the South Campus Pavilion.
- October 16 from 4 to 6 PM: TURA Thirsty Thursday Happy Hour at Racer's Cafe, Harford Road and Taylor Avenue.
TURA Flicker Event Photos
- Check out photos from previous events on the Towson University Retiree Association Flicker page.
Groups
As the listing below shows, there are several active special interest groups.
TURA 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 jpilardi AT_TOWSON.
TURA Film Group
The film group has been meeting regularly. If you are interested in joining, please contact Peter Lev at plev AT_TOWSON.
TURA Bicycling Group
The bicycling group plans short rides depending on the weather. If you want to get involved, contact Jim Paulsen at jpaulsen AT_TOWSON.
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. TURA will support your efforts and get the word out to members.