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Bonnie Gray will give us an insider's view of Mali, a land-locked country in West Africa. Bonnie lived in a Malian community with her daughter, who was in the Peace … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – March 2024
Martha Joy Rose is the founder of the Museum of Motherhood right here in St. Petersburg. She will share the evolution and results of her project, and vision for the … Continue reading NEW Venue!! Spotlight Luncheon – May 2024 Reservations Closed
Welcome back!! We'll have no speaker but lots of time to chat and catch up. See you there! NOTE NEW VENUE: Parkshore Grill Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:45 AM … Continue reading Registration Closed – Spotlight Luncheon – September 2024
Kathy Church was a financial advisor with a busy career until the Fall of 2004. That September, her husband came home from work and said, "The company wants to transfer … Continue reading Registration Closed: Spotlight Luncheon – October 2024
New Member Tonya Fine will share her experiences moving 3 children and a business from Canada to New Zealand. NOTE NEW VENUE: Parkshore Grill Schedule 11:00 AM - … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – November 2024
Kathleen Kulla will present "My Life in Ruins." She will share again some of her adventures and travels pursuing her interest in archaeology, and add a few new ones … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – January 2025
Do you lie awake nights wondering who the officers of TBI are and how they got here? Yeah, neither does anyone else, but now that we're talking about it, you … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – February 2025
Carol Cason will share her amazing experiences living on a barge in France and some of the big cultural changes she and Tom had to adjust to. Be sure to … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – March 2025
"Life Among Stars and the Amazing Journey it Became" Our own Marilyn will share her experiences working in television and with the many celebrities she met along the way. Schedule … Continue reading May Spotlight Luncheon – 2025
Aaand we're back! Our summer of adventures are complete, whether you went abroad or stayed here at home to explore our local world. Everyone will have so much to share, … Continue reading September Spotlight Luncheon – 2025
Willi Rudowsky will speak about The Conference on World Affairs. For over 75 years, the Conference on World Affairs (CWA) has brought together global leaders and experts from a wide … Continue reading November 2025 Luncheon
Baby, it's cold outside! You think you know cold, but you don't KNOW cold, and you never WILL, okay? Joan Ulrich KNOWS cold! She will share her experiences from the … Continue reading January 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
PROGRAM AND VENUE CHANGE We sincerely apologize for a late change to our February 4 luncheon. Due to a double-booking error by the Parkshore, our group has been relocated to … Continue reading February 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
RESCHEDULED FROM FEBRUARY "One day you're in, and the next, you're out!" - Heidi Klum Have you ever wondered what it's like to be a fashion model or actor? Christine … Continue reading March 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
Ana Lath, Landscape Architect, will speak about creating and managing butterfly gardens. Speaker Bio As a botanical illustrator and landscape architect, my passion for nature is the heartbeat of my … Continue reading May 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
TBI member and travel expert Victoria Redwine will discuss packing tips for all of your upcoming adventures. Hopefully, she will answer the conundrum of how many shirts we really need … Continue reading September 2026 Spotlight Luncheon
TBI Member Adele Vissagio, a tour guide for Road Scholar, will give us more insight into our home: the City of St. Petersburg. Learn the history and hidden secrets of this beautiful metropolis. Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch RSVP and Pay
Actors and wanna-be's: grab your grease paint and join TBI Member Sheila Templemann as she recounts her days in the Thea-tuh! She's sure to have great tales to tell and maybe some encounters with the royalty of the craft! Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch RSVP and Pay