Retirement'' will be held next month by Mrs. Jennifer A. Patterson, personal financial planner and investment advisor with First Bermuda Securities.

Mrs. Patterson asked: "Can you afford to retire? Today, the retiree at 65 can look forward to a greatly prolonged and more productive life.

"But, while a comfortable life at retirement ranks as the number one financial goal for most people, very few know what to do about it.

"Learn how to calculate this expense and how to proceed. You will receive materials to guide you through this process and then to calculate the necessary savings and investment rates to meet those projections.'' The workshop will be held between 5.30 p.m. and 7 p.m. on November 5, 10 and 12 at First Bermuda Securities offices, Jardine House, Reid Street, Hamilton.