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We are local women from around the world who promote global understanding
through friendship.
Contact us for membership information.

Upcoming Events

  • 07Jan2026
    7 January @ 11:00 AMSt. Petersburg

    January 2026 Spotlight Luncheon

    Baby, it's cold outside! You think you know cold, but you don't KNOW cold, and you neve

  • 14Jan2026
    14 January @ 1:00 PMSt. Petersburg

    How to Take Better Photos – January 2026

    ... no matter what camera you use. Candis Mason and Marilyn Parver will teach photograp

  • 15Jan2026
    15 January @ 4:00 PMSt. Petersburg

    Happy Hour – January 2026

    Meet the gang at Bohemio's. RSVP Use the box below to register for the event. If you ne

PLEASE NOTE!

This is a quick summary of the next three events on our schedule. Click any of the event titles above to go to the Events page for the full listing.

Once there, click the title of any scheduled activity on the Events page for more details.

Member Birthdays

Click on any of the names below
to send a birthday greeting via email.

2026 Dues

Please click the link below to renew your TBI dues for 2026. The deadline is January 31, 2026.

If you do it now, you won’t have to think about it for another year! Isn’t that a lovely thought?

Suzanne Berns

Suzanne Berns, one of our beloved TBI sisters, passed away on December 5, 2025. Born in Grand Rapids, MN, she is remembered as an avid tennis player, world traveler, devoted teacher, and one heck of a Canasta player.

Suzanne earned a B.A. in Spanish from St. Teresa College in Winona, MN, and an M.A. in Spanish Literature from New York University. She taught Spanish at several universities, for the Toronto Blue Jays, and she also worked as a translator and interpreter for the Women’s Tennis Association.

She was predeceased by her husband of 36 years, Colonel Robert A.G. (RAG) Berns, USMC, whom she married in 1981. Following retirement, they made their home in St. Petersburg.

Member Support

We also encourage and comfort our members in times of challenge. If you are aware of any such need, please contact Heather Rush, TBI Secretary, via email.

Click here to launch an email request.