Newly retired teachers from PS 28 in the Tremont section of the Bronx — (from left) Valerie Forman, Chapter Leader Lauren McCord-Springer, Michelle Servedio and Carmen Kerr — get together for a group shot.

New retirees sign up to become activists to meet the challenges ahead.

With a combined 108 years of experience in education, District 29 teachers Mary Sweeney (standing), with 36 years; Monteserrat Correa (seated, left), with 33 years; and Lori Harmon, with 39 years, have earned their retirement.

UFT President Michael Mulgrew welcomes the capacity crowd to the luncheon.

The Rhythm and Blues Line Dancers from the Si Beagle Learning Center in the Bronx entertain the luncheon audience.

Getting to know one another are (from left) Constance Youland, a former art teacher at PS 197 in Harlem; Chapter Leader Ellen Fields, who was an ELA teacher at PS 154 in Flushing; and Katherine Lewis, a speech therapist for most of her 40 years at the Bronx Little School.

Andrew McConnachie (left) and Raymond Dundee are newly retired colleagues from Law, Government and Community Service HS.

District 19’s newest retirees get acquainted at the union luncheon.

Newly retired UFT District 25 Representative Joe Kessler (standing, third from right) and current District 26 Representative Mary Vaccaro (back row, center) join celebrants for a group portrait.

A capacity crowd of new UFT retirees fills the ballroom at the Hilton Hotel, Manhattan.