20/20 Vision Plan at University Eye Center
You and your designated beneficiary are eligible for a comprehensive examination (maximum
out-of-pocket cost of $70.40*), a discount on other vision services and on ophthalmic materials
(such as spectacles, contact lenses, or low vision devices), a complimentary “Cal” glasses
case when spectacles are dispensed, free parking, and a free shuttle ride to the Eye Center.
For information or to make an appointment, call (510) 642-2020. Be sure to identify yourself
as a 20/20 Vision Plan member.
*Where applicable, insurance will be billed first.
Affordable Computer Equipment at The Scholar's Workstation (TSW)
Update: TSW has moved. More >>
UC Office of the President and Dell have negotiated
a new agreement for departments that provides
additional savings over current education pricing on
select models. The UC Berkeley-Dell Personal Purchase
Program is open to retirees and their families and
friends. The Scholar’s Workstation has pre-configured
Dell models on display. Retirees are welcome to come to the store for demonstrations and consultations. See
http://www.dell.com/berkeley for program details.
Of course, you can still purchase other hardware
and software at educational prices. Using your CalNet
ID and passphrase, you can place credit card orders
online, where you have the option to pick up your
order at TSW or have it delivered to your home. CRCN
members (see below) can call the Center for their
CalNet ID. Emeriti should contact their departments.
All other retirees can select the “Ship Order
Using Fax Authorization” option during the online
checkout process. Call 510.642.8424 or visit
http://tsw.berkeley.edu for more information.
Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive
Enjoy free admission to the Berkeley Art Museum (BAM) by showing your retiree ID. Also,
the Pacific Film Archive (PFA) offers you the UC faculty and staff admission rate of $5.00
(with retiree ID card).
Retirees are invited to join public docent-guided tours of these two new exhibits:
Enrique Chagoya: Borderlandia
February 13, 2008 - May 18, 2008
Cultural collisions and hybrids inform the work of Mexican-born, San Francisco-based artist Enrique Chagoya.
Tapping into Mexico’s complex history, international politics world religion, and popular culture, the artist’s
lively paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture often intermingle contemporary icons with ancient figures. This
comprehensive survey of Chagoya’s work will present more than 60 pieces made from 1983-2007.
Protest in Paris 1968: The Photographs of Serge Hambourg
March 12, 2008 - June 1, 2008
The thirty-five black and white photographs in this exhibition by French Photographer Serge Hambourg
provide a striking eyewitness account of the events of May 1968 in Paris, when student and worker strikes against
the political and social establishment brought the country to a standstill. Hambourg’s photographs depict protestors
marching in the streets of Paris, as well as the reactions of bystanders and opposition members, who were loyal to
the government of President Charles de Gaulle.
Docent-led tours are usually held on Thursdays at 12:15pm and 5:30pm, and Sundays at 2pm. Call the Berkeley Art
Museum for more information: 510.642.0808.
Cal Performances
Enjoy select Cal Performances events at 15% off
regular prices (limit two; cannot be combined with
other discounts and all sales are final). To order
tickets, call Cal Performances at 510.642.9988. For
more information and program locations visit
http://www.calperformances.net. Note: discount is not
available for on-line purchases or for performances not
listed below. All performances are in Zellerbach Hall unless otherwise noted. Retiree ID required at the door.
Swedish Chamber Orchestra with
Piotr Anderszewski, piano
Sunday April 6 3pm
$34, $46, $58
Arlo Guthrie Solo Reunion Tour:
Together at Last
Thursday April 10 8pm
$24, $38, $52
From the Top - Hosted by pianist
Christopher O’Riley
Thursday May 29 8pm
$20, $30, $40
Nuccia Focile, soprano, Paul Charles Clarke, tenor,
Berkeley Symphony Orchestra, Robert Cole,
conductor
Saturday May 31 8pm
$48
(This performance will be held in Hertz Hall)
Cal Rec Club
Join the Cal Rec Club for $296/year. This annual
membership fee includes free morning aerobics, five
annual guest passes, and discounts on other programs.
Cal Rentals
List rentals for free or find housing options for a small fee. For listings information,
call (510)642-0706; to list rentals, call (510)642-3644; or visit http://calrentals.housing.berkeley.edu.When
calling, please leave a message and you will be called back.
Email Options through the Cal Retirement Center Network (CRCN)
CRCN E-Mail Forwarding is for those who want to get or keep a berkeley.edu
email address but want to use, or are already using, another email service such as Yahoo!,
Earthlink or Comcast. Other than a $10 set-up fee, this service is free.
Download the CRCN Email Forwarding Form
CRCN CalMail is for users of broadband (e.g., DSL, cable) and other Internet
connections who want to keep a full service email account through the campus. For an annual
flat fee of $60, plus a $10 set-up fee, you will get a CalMail account with a “berkeley.edu” email
address, 100MB of email storage, vacation forwarding and Connecting at Berkeley (C@B) consulting
support, which includes software, updates, and technical support by email or phone.
Download the CRCN CalMail Form
Note: CRCN SHIPS (campus dial-up access) is no longer offered to new subscribers. Those who currently have these accounts may continue to use them until further notice.
View
the UC Berkeley Computer Use Policy.
Chronicle of the University of California
The Chronicle of the University of California is devoted to the preservation
of the University’s past and the promotion of research in University history. The most recent issue, “From Field to Table, Agriculture and Gastronomy at the University,” featuring interviews with Berkeley alums and gastronomic impresarios Alice Waters and John Scharffenberger, among others, is now available.The Chronicle offers
you a 15% discount off the price of a single issue (normally $20) or 15% off any two-issue
subscription (normally $36). Contact the Center to subscribe.
Health Care Facilitator
Receive confidential one-on-one assistance regarding problems with or questions about
your health plan. Call the Center to contact your location-specific Health Care Facilitator.
ID Cards
To take advantage of the special Cal Connection offers, you must use a retiree ID card
that identifies you as retired staff, retired faculty or their surviving spouse or partner.
To obtain your card, come by the Center between 1pm and 4pm daily or call the Center to order
by mail.
International Travel Care
Personally tailored health and information packages for travelers are available from University
Health Services. The custom packages are based on your itinerary, health history and
planned activities. Immunizations are available, as well as a computerized traveler’s
report. There is a fee for this program.
Lair of the Golden Bear- A Cal Camp Vacation for Adults
Nestled deep in the Stanislaus National Forest for the last 58 years at Pinecrest, California
you'll find the Lair of the Golden Bear, an unforgettable family Summer vacation spot. Owned and operated by the California Alumni Association since 1949, Camps Blue,Gold, and Oski, have become a special home-away-from-home for Cal alumni, families and friends.
(Check for updates next summer)
Library Cards
Obtain a free campus library card good for use at all UC Berkeley libraries. To get your libary card take your retiree ID, plus an official photo ID to the main circulation desk at the Doe Library. Contact the Center for details.
Long-Term Care
Insurance Counseling
The Center has arranged for free, one-on-one sessions with a community expert from the
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP). This is a state-funded program
that provides unbiased professional assistance to insurance consumers. To make a confidential
appointment, call the Center.
Music Department Discount
The Department of Music is delighted to offer you the same discount on events that it
offers to current staff and other special categories. Unless otherwise noted, tickets
to weekend and evening concerts will be $8 (regularly $12) with your retiree ID card. Concerts
include performances by the University Symphony Orchestra, University Chorus, and University
Wind Ensemble as well as by other groups. Noon concerts and some special events are free
to the general public, and retirees can avail themselves of these as well. See concert schedules
at http://music.berkeley.edu.
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute @ Berkeley
The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI
@Berkeley), an association of adults age 50 and above,
begins October 1 with courses, lectures, and special
events.
Receive a special membership rate of $40 for a single term (normally $50) in the Osher Lifelong Learning
Institute with a retiree ID card.
There will be an Open House on Tuesday, September
18, 10am to noon, at the Berkeley City Club, where you
can learn more about the courses and meet some of the
instructors.
To take advantage of the retiree discount, to RSVP for
the Open House, or to be added to the mailing
list, call the OLLI office at (510)642-9934 or email
berkeley_olli@berkeley.edu. Visit the OLLI website at
olli.berkeley.edu for course details.
Parking Discounts
Night and Weekend Parking
Buy one-time use hang tags for $4.00 each (good through December 31, 2008 ). To purchase
hang tags by mail, send a check made payble to UC Regents for the number of hang tags that
you want to purchase plus $1.50 for mailing and handling costs. You may also purchase them
at the Center Monday through Friday between 1pm and 4pm. Note: These permits are not valid
in UC public lots for sporting or special events.
Parking for Retirement Center Programs
Due to recent changes at Parking
and Transportation, parking permits for Retirement Center programs are no longer made available
at the East Gate or West Gate. The Center now
has the permits (one-time use hang tags) on-hand to sell directly to you for $4 per day. You
can now purchase and receive parking permits by mail or by coming to our office during walk-in
hours (1p.m.-4p.m., Monday – Friday). In order to honor your request for program parking,
we must receive your payment in our office at least one business week prior to the first
day you need to park. Unfortunately, we cannot provide refunds for purchased permits. If
you purchase a permit for a specific program, but are unable to attend, save your permit
for use at a future Center Program. Discounted program parking permits are only for
use at Retirement Center Programs.
The following are frequently asked questions regarding our parking discounts for retirees:
1. How Many Permits May I Purchase?
You may purchase as many as you need
to cover your enrollments in Retirement Center programs. For
example, if your registration for Learning in Retirement courses and computer classes comes
to thirteen dates, you may purchase thirteen permits in advance. Note: permits are not
to be used on any other dates. They are also not for use at non-Retirement Center programs.
2. What If I Need to Park for an evening or weekend program?
We offer
Night/Weekend permits (also $4 per day) by mail through our office.
3. Which Form of Payment May I Use?
Currently we can only accept checks by mail, and cash and checks in the office.
4. How Can I Purchase Permits By Mail?
Mail one of the enclosed forms
with your check, made out to UC Regents.
5. Can I Give My Permits to Someone Else?
If you miss a class, you may
hold the permit and use it for another class, or give it to another registered participant.
If you have other questions or concerns, please contact us.
The Faculty Club
Retirement Center constituents including retired staff and LBNL and UCOP retirees are eligible to join The Faculty Club at the Professor Emeritus rate of $10 per month.
This rate is valid for new memberships only. To apply, use the membership form on their website. Simply fill out the form and submit it with the comment that you are applying under the new agreement with the Retirement Center. When submitting the form and payment you will be asked to show your retiree ID card, so be sure to get that from our office.
UC Botanical Garden
With your retiree ID card, you are eligible for reduced admission to UC Botanical Garden.
You can also become a member for $30 (regularly $40). Established in 1890, the Garden’s
34 acres contain over 12,000 different kinds of plants. The Garden is open 9am-5pm year round.
Get more information at botanicalgarden.berkeley.edu/.
UC Press Discount
University of California Press is pleased to offer you a 15% discount
on all books. A code, which you can get from the Retirement Center, is required to receive
the discount. The code can then be used for phone orders when you call the fulfillment service
at (800)777-4726 or order online at http://www.ucpress.edu.
(Type the code in the coupon code field.)
Wellness Bargains
The UC Berkeley Wellness Letter offers new subscribers a discounted rate of
$15.00 (regularly $28.00) on the first year of a subscription. To subscribe, call the Center,
or to order online, go to http://www.calmarketplace.org.
Women’s Faculty Club (WFC)
Join the WFC as an Associate Member. New memberships include a complimentary six months
with the purchase of a full-year membership, so that your first year of membership is only
$66. (The $25 initiation fee is also waived.) Call the WFC at (510)845-5084 or download an
application form at http://www.womensfacultyclub.com.
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