All retired staff and faculty are welcome to visit the Agnes Etherington Art Centre. There is a reduced admission rate for those 55 and over ($2.50 instead of $4.00). Gallery Association members are admitted free and the annual membership fee is reduced for those 60 and over ($25 instead of $40). There is a unique gift shop located on the main entrance level of the Gallery and an Art Rental and Sales Gallery on the main level as well. Neither has an admission fee and browsing is encouraged. All public spaces are wheelchair accessible, and a wheelchair is available for visitor use.

All retired staff and faculty are entitled to receive the Alumni Review free of charge (by mail). Individuals who retired prior to February 1, 2002 may obtain a subscription form from the Alumni Review Office, Summerhill West. Since February 1, 2002, a subscription form has been included in the retirement package distributed by the Pension and Benefits Office.

The Campus Bookstore is pleased to extend a 10% discount on all non-textbook items to all retirees of Queen's University. Additionally, retirees are encouraged to register on the Campus Bookstore website (campusbookstore.com) for notification of upcoming sales and events and announcements of special offerings and book launches.

Retired faculty and staff are invited to attend all Department of Drama productions. There is a seniors ticket rate for major productions and retirees are entitled to this rate regardless of age. A listing of most departmental productions is available on the Department's web site or from the Departmental Office in the Theological Hall. The listing ofmajor productions will also be included with RAQ mailings if it is available at the time of mailing.

Retirees are entitled to a variety of services provided by ITS. This includes an e-mail account as well as access to storage space to create and maintain personal Web pages. Access to the e-mail account or access to the Internet is available through the Queen's free modem pool at (613) 533-0360. Individuals may also access these services through the Toll account modem pool at (613) 533-0646 once a toll account has been established. [NOTE: These dial-in services may be discontinued at any time.]

Individuals having access to these services are required to abide by the Computer User Code ofEthics. To set up an e-mail and toll account that includes Web space, please come to Room GI3 Dupuis Hall with your Retiree card.

The ITServices Desktop Assistant (Ida) can be downloaded from http://www.queensu.ca/its/software/ida.html. Ida will set up your connection at home using your Internet connection. Ida is also a service means at Queen's to distribute and maintain many popular software packages including anti-virus software, e-mail applications as well as application and operating system patches distributed by major suppliers, subject to the licensing restrictions imposed by suppliers, which may forbid distribution of some programs to retirees.

lf you need technical assistance visit the support centre webpages at http://www.queensu.ca/its/itsc.html or call the help number at (613) 533-6666.

Travelling? You can still stay in touch. Webmail is on the internet at: https://webmail.queensu.ca

Retirees may also purchase computer equipment, software and supplies from the Campus Computer Store (main floor of Dupuis Hall), subject to vendor licensing restrictions, and access hardware repair services from the Micro Repair Group (lower level of Stauffer Library) on a fee-for-services basis. Both units are located with ITS on the main floor of Dupuis Hall.

Retirees who so desire can continue to be listed in the Queen's electronic e-mail directory. The last e-mail address the person used before retirement (Queen's or otherwise) will be used. Anyone wishing to change the listed e-mail address or be dropped from the directory should e-mail G13-L@queensu.ca with the following information: retiree name, staff number, and old and new e-mail addresses (or request to be removed from the directory).

The School ofMusic is pleased to offer to retirees ensemble concerts at a reduced admission price - usually $5.00 per person. Most large ensemble concerts are held in Grant Hall in November and March. In addition to retired faculty and staff members having a wonderful night out, student performers gain experience by performing in front of a live audience.

The School of Music also hosts many visiting artists and lecturers, as well as student recitals and other special events, held in various locations on campus. For more information, visit our website under "News and Events" at www.queensu.ca/music

Retirees are able to access free parking located at the north end ofthe West Campus and ride the shuttle service to and from the main campus. The shuttle service, which includes both the Queen's and KGH shuttles that serve that parking lot, is available Monday to Friday (except holidays) from 5:30 a.m. until midnight. Parking is available for free in either ofthe two large gravel lots. The hours of operation are subject to change and will be posted on the www.queensu.ca.lpps web page under the parking link.

Retirees who continue to have an active involvement in the teaching or research activities of the University are also entitled to complimentary Gold Parking Permits provided they are not compensated for their involvement. To qualify for a Gold Permit the individual is required to supply a letter from the appropriate dean or department head indicating the nature oftheir involvement and verifying that they receive no compensation.

Excerpt re membership on the Pension Committee from the "Pension Committee Constitution"

c) Two former employees who have retired and are receiving a pension from the Queen's Plan, to be recommended by the Principal and appointed by the Board ofTrustees ofwhom one will be a former member ofthe academic staffand the other a former member ofthe support staff(either unionized or non-unionized). In making recommendations to the Board ofTrustees, the Principal may consult widely, including asking the appropriate group to submit a short listfrom which a selection might be made.

Note: RAQwill be consulted by the Principal.

Discounts are offered to seniors (+55) and to all Queen's retirees. There also are group discounts. Early mailing of Performing Arts announcements giving details in advance of programs and social receptions for artists is available to all retirees who request this service. Please contact the Perfonning Arts Office in the JDUC or at 613-533-2558 for more infonnation.

Complimentary membership to the Physical Education Centre is available to retired Queen's faculty and staff who wish to use the athletic facilities at Queen's. This includes use of athletic facilities, pool, and locker for daily use. Fitness and instructional classes as well as locker and laundry services are available for a sessional fee. Details of the classes offered and fees are available at the centre. To obtain complimentary membership, retirees should present their Queen's Retiree Card when entering the PEC.

Invitations are mailed annually to all retirees within the Kingston area for the Principal's December Holiday Reception and Staff Awards presentations and for the Spring BBQ.

The Queen's Gazette is published twice monthly during the fall and winter tenns and monthly June-August and December. Copies ofthe Gazette are available free of charge to all retired faculty and staff from several campus and downtown locations. Copies are also available in PDF fonnat on-line via the Queen's News Centre website at http://www.queensu.ca/newscentre. Subscriptions (by mail) are available at the rate of $30 per year. For additional infonnation please contact the Gazette Editor at 613-533-6000 ext.74498 or the Department ofMarketing and Communications main line at 613-533-2035.

Retired faculty and staff can also stay in touch with news and developments at the University by visiting the Queen's News Centre web site www.queensu.calnewscentre. At this site, members can subscribe to a number of electronic services that can keep them informed about developments at Queen's via e-mail. Subscriptions to this service are free.

The Queen's Journal is published twice weekly September to November and January to April; once a week in November; usually not in December; and once a month May, June and July. Copies are available from many campus locations. Copies are also available on-line via www.queensujoumal.ca. Subscriptions (by mail) are available at the rate of$110.00 a year. Contact the Queen's Journal Office at 190 University Avenue or 613 533-6711 for more information.

Retired staff and faculty are welcome to visit any of the library facilities and make use of the resources and services available (see http://library.queensu.ca/ for more information on individual library collections). Retirees are granted the same borrowing privileges under the same terms as current staff and faculty. There are no borrowingfees. These privileges may vary depending on the library and type of material. Infonnation on the borrowing policies may be obtained at http://library.queensu.ca/services/borrowing/. To set up an account with the Library System, retirees need only present their Queen's Retiree or Gold Staff Card at any Circulation Desk.

The Queen's Quarterly is pleased to offer a complimentary copy ofthe Queen's Quarterly to interested retirees who provide a campus mail address. For those who wish home delivery, an annual special rate of$10 will apply. For more information please contact the Queen's Quarterly Office, 144 Barrie Street, 613-533-2667. E-mail: gueens.guarterly@gueensu.ca

It is Queen's objective to support lifelong learning and in this regard Queen's retirees are eligible to take Queen's courses. If an individual requires need-based assistance to help with the payment oftuition he/she may apply for bursary assistance. Students younger than 65 years of age may apply on the Queen's General Bursary application form. Senior citizens (65 years or older) should contact the Student Awards Office prior to the start of the course with respect to the application process for the Senior Citizen Tuition Bursary. For more information contact the Student Awards Office, 225 Gordon Hall 613-533-2216.
Under the new Queen's University - QUFA agreement 2008-2011, spouses and dependent children (under the age of 25) of retired faculty who served continuously for 10 years or more, may be eligible for tuition support. This tuition support benefit of up to $3,000 per academic year per eligible dependent can be applied to fulltime or part-time undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs offered for credit at any recognized university or college.
For details, see www.hr.queensu.calbenefits/fbt-tuition.php and look for the QUFA agreement information at the bottom ofthe page. Pay particular attention to application deadlines. Please note that the tuition support awards are taxable in the hands of the former employee and not the student. 

The University Club at Queen's, Inc. provides a year~round centre for socialization and relaxation for its members and their guests. Members are able to meet, socialize and enjoy relaxed dining in the Club's comfortable rooms. The Club provides an atmosphere that promotes intellectual and personal exchange between members. The Club offers formal and informal dining areas, gracious reception areas, two bars with lounges and reading rooms. Membership privileges include the right to reserve selected Club rooms for both academic events and private entertainment.
The cost of University Club membership for the fiscal year 2007-08 is $226.80. Emeritus memberships are available at half the price for any individual who has been a member of The University Club for 5 consecutive years immediately preceding retirement. For further information about Club membership please call the main office of the University Club at 613-533-2846.

Retirees are welcome to volunteer their time to usher at spring and fall convocations. Please contact Janet Cowperthwaite, University Secretariat, 613-533-6000 x77927 for details. 

Via offers Queen's employees a discount that is probably available to retirees who show their Queen's Retirees card. Via information refers to employees and does not mention retirees, but staff at the Kingston Via station usually include retirees. The Queen's discount is 20% for regular coach fares and 10% for First Class. Any senior over the age of 65 is eligible for a discount of 10 % (not in addition to the Queen's discount).