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Bring your guest and an appetizer to share! The club will provide ham, rolls and water. Bring any other drinks you may wish instead. The room is limited to 50 attendees so make your reservations early. RSVP via text to Mary Goiran (727-808-0078) with: the name of your guest (spouse or friend) the dish you … Continue reading Cocktails by the Bay – 2023
Join us for our annual Holiday party at the beautiful Isla del Sol yacht club. This Members-only event is complimentary. There is a cash bar for those who choose a drink. There are two choices for lunch: Grouper topped with lobster and orange hollandaise Braised short ribs topped with caramelized pearl onions and mushrooms RSVP … Continue reading Holiday Party 2023
The holidays and magic seem to fit "sleight of hand" in glove. TBI is joining the festivities with a magic show at the Zubrick Magic Theater, rated as the top theater and concert venue for 2023 by TripAdvisor and winner of their 2023 Travelers' Choice award. Once you buy your ticket, please email Paula Hilderbrand … Continue reading Holiday Magic Show 2023
Join us at the Tropez St. Pete for the TBI Holiday Happy Hour! Tropez St. Pete has an extensive menu made for sharing and a craft cocktail bar with hand-picked wines, spirits, and beers from around the world. While it has a beautiful bar, the cozy living room-type seating with comfortable sofas and chairs is … Continue reading Happy Hour – December 2023
Myrna Davis, an RN turned Italian culture enthusiast, will discuss her journey of Italian language mastery, catering to tourists, and cooking for them after 8 years immersed in the culture. Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch RSVP and PAY You must RSVP and PAY for lunch by 5:00 … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – January 2024
Meet us at Taverna Costale. We will be at high-top tables in the bar area. RSVP Email Paula Hilderbrand at paulajohn@tampabay.rr.com Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 16
Wear your favorite hat and gloves - wave your fan! That's right, it's the TBI Annual Tea. Join your TBI sisters for this popular event! The tea luncheon will be served buffet style and feature a piano player and a cash bar for adult drinks. This is a more luxe event, so the cost will … Continue reading Annual Tea – 2024
Kathy Michaels will host an Ikebana flower-arranging demonstration by Gretchen Ward Warren, an expert in the school of Ichiyo Ikebana. More about the presenter below. Arrangements in the manner of Ichiyo School are intended to arouse our senses in a different way from traditional ikebana, giving the viewer an experience with nature that is unexpected, … Continue reading Ikebana Floral Demonstration – 2024
We're at Tropez St. Petersburg this month. Meet us at the three couch areas located to the LEFT as you enter the door. Parking is available at metered spaces on the street. RSVP Email Paula Hilderbrand at paulajohn@tampabay.rr.com Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 13
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 Corps and spoke Bambara, one of 13 national languages. Join us for a personal look into a unique culture! Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – March 2024
We love the Chinese celebration of the Lunar New Year so much that we're going to continue the festivities in March! Join us at ABC Seafood Restaurant with your guest and help bring in the Year of the Dragon. We will need a minimum of 40 people to hold the event, with a maximum of … Continue reading Reservations Closed: Chinese New Year Celebration Dinner 2024
Everyone is Irish on St. Paddy's Day! Joan and Kent "Mc"Ulrich are hosting a céilí (party) at their home to honor the good saint and, of course, drink and be merry! Invite a guest and join the craic (fun)! Be sure to wear your green and nary a snake will be found! Bring: A guest … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Party 2024
We're going to Ruth Chris this month! Join us for camaraderie and drinks! RSVP Email Paula Hilderbrand at paulajohn@tampabay.rr.com Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 19
Ahh, spring in Paris! Well, maybe that isn't in your plans this year, but you can still enjoy the flavor of France with your TBI sisters at Carol Cason's French Wine Tasting event. Carol will host a wine tasting of three regions of France. This is a fun and interactive event, sharing our knowledge about … Continue reading Reservations FULL: French Wine Tasting 2024
Fashions this year will be from EnnYe Ethnic, started by two Zimbabwean sisters of the Shona tribe. They will feature their colorful, bold print 100% cotton garments. It will be a feast for the eyes! RSVP and PAY You must RSVP and PAY for lunch by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, March 27. No exceptions. We cannot accept walk-ins. … Continue reading Annual Fashion Show – April 2024
Reservations for shared cabins for this event are moving fast because of Royal Caribbean's limited availability of balcony cabins. Join us on the Radiance of the Seas for a 4-day cruise with TBI. Dates: April 4 - April 8 Shared balcony cabins, special arrangements available at a higher cost. NEW COST INFO: $953 per person double occupancy for … Continue reading Dames at Sea! 2024
It's spring, so it must be time for the Cross Bay Ferry Ride, followed by lunch in Ybor at Jackson's Bistro. This is a popular event, so please buy your ferry tickets ASAP as they fill up quickly. How to attend Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496 to add you to the lunch reservation list. Make your … Continue reading Cross Bay Ferry Ride and Lunch 2024
Meet at Flute and Dram! RSVP Email Paula Hilderbrand at paulajohn70@gmail.com Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 16
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 future. For more information on the museum, CLICK HERE to visit the website. PLEASE NOTE NEW VENUE: Parkshore Grill Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing … Continue reading NEW Venue!! Spotlight Luncheon – May 2024 Reservations Closed
Show your love for Latino-American culture! Candis Mason and Janet Crisp will host a Cinco de Mayo party at the Southbay Condominium. This event will be catered, so bring your appetites and whatever you wish to drink. Parking is limited so car-pooling is recommended. Parking is available only in the Guest parking spaces. RSVP … Continue reading Cinco de Mayo 2024
Meet at Cassis for cocktails and conversation. RSVP Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 14
And the venue is... Sea Salt! Come to Sea Salt for conversation and drinks with your TBI friends. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, June 18 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
TBI is hosting a pottery painting class at Practically Pikasso. The average cost of their greenware pottery is $20 to $60, to be paid at the class. We can enjoy wine as part of our event; bring any wine you wish to drink to the class. Snacks will be provided. The studio is located off Central … Continue reading Practically Pikasso – Pottery Painting
We have a new place to try! Meet us at Rococo Steak House. RSVP Reserve your place using the tool at the bottom of the page. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, July 16 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
A new venue: Bonefish Grill. Large free parking lot and wheelchair accessible. Good happy hour drink and bar bites menu. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 13 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
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 - Announcements 12:00 PM - Lunch Payment must be received by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, August 28. We cannot accept walk-ins.
Meet at Taverna Costale at 4:00 PM. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, September 17 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496. PLEASE NOTE: Only use the "Can't Go" option if you previously RSVP'd for the group and your plans change.
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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 me overseas, but I can say 'no'. What do you think?" Kathy said "Let’s go!" and the European adventure began. Kathy will be speaking about … Continue reading Registration Closed: Spotlight Luncheon – October 2024
A new venue! Please meet us at Hostess. Note: there is no food at this venue. Metered parking is on the street. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, October 15 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
Join Joan, Kent and other TBI friends for a spooky evening at their booooo-tiful home. Costumes are encouraged! Bring: A guest (spouse or friend) A dish to share Anything you wish to drink. RSVP with Joan via text: 727-415-1938 by 5 PM Wednesday, October 23.
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 - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch RSVP and PAY You must RSVP and PAY for lunch by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, October 30. No exceptions. … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – November 2024
NOTE DATE, TIME AND LOCATION CHANGE! Bring your guest and a dish to share to the TBI Potluck! The club will provide ham, rolls and water. Bring any other drinks you may wish instead. The room is limited to 50 attendees so make your reservations early. If you make reservations and are later unable … Continue reading Potluck
Meet at Rococo Steak Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, November 19 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
Join us for our annual Holiday party at the beautiful Isla del Sol yacht club. This Members-only event is complimentary. There is a cash bar for those who choose a drink. DEADLINE: 5:00 PM Thursday, December 5
Join us for a wine tasting at Ginny Cohen's house featuring sparkling wines from France, Italy and Spain. There is a 15-person attendance limit. Final deadline is 5:00 PM, December 13. Contact Ginny for more information at 727-560-4513. If you reserve and later find you can't attend, please use the RSVP tool below … Continue reading Wine Tasting – December 2024
We're gathering at Bonefish Grill! Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, December 17 Questions Text Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496.
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 since the last time she spoke! Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch Reservations closed. Payment … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – January 2025
Meet at Bohemios Tapa Restaurant! RSVP Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, January 14
More wine of the Italian kind! Reservations closed. Parking is on the street or at the Sundial garage.
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 may be curious about who these women are. Wonder no more! All will be revealed at the February Spotlight luncheon. Marilyn Parver will bring her … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – February 2025
Join us to celebrate Lunar New Year and the start of the Year of the Snake with a delicious prix fixe Chinese dinner. The snake, symbol of transformation, coils at the heart of the zodiac, bathed in ethereal light. The Year of the Snake celebration, beginning on January 29 and concluding on February 16, promises to bring … Continue reading 2nd Annual Chinese New Year Dinner – 2025
One of our favorites: Taverna Costale! RSVP Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, February 18
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 be here for a fascinating discussion. Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch RSVP and PAY You must RSVP … Continue reading Spotlight Luncheon – March 2025
St. Patrick's Day - when everyone is Irish! Get your green on and bring a friend to commence shenanigans with other TBI members. This is a limited-attendance event of 50 people. Each member may bring one guest. The Details BYOB. The club will have water only. Dinner includes: Appetizers: Irish cheeses and meats Sliced Corned … Continue reading St. Patrick’s Day Dinner
Bohemios is one of our new favorite venues, so we're going again. Please join us for delicious tapas and drinks. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, February 21. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, March 18
This will be a Portuguese-themed wine tasting. We will sample 3 wines from Portugal and Madeira with authentic food pairings from the region. Hosted by Olivia Murphy and Jackie Milsom. Olivia will travel to Madeira immediately before this event and will bring back some goodies and explain how the locals enjoy them. RSVP RSVPs will … Continue reading Portuguese Wine Tasting 2025
We had such a beautiful show last year, we're going for a 2-peat with EnnYe Ethnic, started by two Zimbabwean sisters of the Shona tribe. They will feature their colorful, bold-print 100% cotton garments. It will be a feast for the eyes! RSVP and PAY You must RSVP and PAY for lunch by 5:00 PM, Wednesday, April … Continue reading Fashion Show – April 2025
Meet us at the Left Bank Bistro. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, March 21. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 15 Contact Paula Hilderbrand at 727-743-7496 with questions.
It's spring, so it must be time for the Cross Bay Ferry Ride, followed by lunch in Ybor at Jackson's Bistro. This is a popular event, so please buy your ferry tickets ASAP as they fill up quickly. How to attend Reserve your space for lunch below using the RSVP tool at the bottom of … Continue reading Cross-Bay Ferry Ride and Lunch 2025