Connect & Socialize

The Georgetown University Association of Retired Faculty and Staff (GUARFS) provides a number of opportunities throughout the year for retirees to connect with each other, enjoy cultural events and socialize. These include:

  • guided tours of museums, galleries, and other sites of cultural and historical interest in the area; and
  • luncheon meetings with featured speakers from the Georgetown community.

We offer a mix of in-person and virtual events. Not a paid-up member? Click here to join or pay your dues. Sign-up information will be sent in the GUARFS newsletter and special announcement emails will be sent in the GUARFS newsletter and special announcement emails.

Georgetown Retirees Members Special Event for November 2024

Georgetown University: Centered Pluralism, Faith Traditions & Challenging Conversations

Wednesday, November 20, 2024 3 pm – 4 pm (EST)

During Jesuit Heritage Month, Fr. Mark Bosco, SJ, the VP for Mission & Ministry, has agreed to share some thoughts about how our community, with its focus on “centered pluralism” and respect for all faith traditions, has helped students, faculty, and staff navigate challenging conversations, especially this past year. A Q&A period will follow Fr. Bosco’s talk.

To register click here.

You must be a member to participate. Not a member yet? Click here for information on how to join and to pay dues.

If you are unsure if your dues are up to date, email guretirees-treasurer@georgetown.edu .

Join us for the Annual Retiree Holiday Party

Come celebrate and see fellow retirees at the annual holiday party co-sponsored by the GU Retiree Association and the Office of Faculty and Staff Benefits. The party will be held on the first floor at 2115 Wisconsin Ave., NW on Tuesday, December 10 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm. Free parking will be available. All retirees are invited.

To register for the party, click here . Please register by December 3.

This year, for the second time, the Retiree Association will participate in the Eileen Fenrich Sponsor a Family Program sponsored by the Human Resources Department. Last year, at our Holiday Party, we collected $300.00 that was given as a gift card to the family we sponsored.

Cash and Venmo donations from retirees will again be collected at this year’s event. If you would like to donate online, you can when you register for the party or you can donate whether you come to the party or not. Donations are not tax-deductible. 

In addition, in this season of giving, the Association will make a donation to the Hoya Hub Food Pantry, a resource for any member of the Georgetown University community experiencing food insecurity, managed by the Office of Student Affairs. Click here to get more information and/or to donate.