Happy Hour – April 2024
Flute & Dram 234 Beach Dr NE, St. Petersburg, FLMeet at Flute and Dram! RSVP Email Paula Hilderbrand at paulajohn70@gmail.com Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, April 16
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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
"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 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker 12:00 PM - Lunch Reservations Closed
New venue: The Hangar across from the Dali Museum. Great burgers and happy hour food, with $5 wines, well cocktails and draft beer. Onsite parking. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, April 18. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, May 13
Exquisite Bistro - Paula is excited about this one! "This place is a GREAT find! Not only does it have a large selection of exquisite wines, but the food and presentation are exquisite as well!! Thus the perfect name for this establishment is EXQUISITE." Metered parking on the street. Two dollars off wine by the … Continue reading Happy Hour – June 2025
Meet us at Taverna Costale! Contact Paula Hilderbrand with questions. RSVP See below. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, July 15.
Meet at Bohemios! Contact Paula Hilderbrand for additional details if needed. RSVP RSVPs open on Friday, August 1. Deadline 5:00 PM Tuesday, August 19.
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, so we're having "Open Mic Day"! Our presenters are YOU! No worries if you are a bit shy; you don't need to grab the mic. … Continue reading September Spotlight Luncheon – 2025
We’re back to Rococo. Please RSVP below to join in the fun! Reservations close at 5 PM on Tuesday, September 16.
We're switching it up this month and having a cocktail party instead of our usual luncheon. TBI will provide hors d'oeuvres. Each lady will pay her own bar tab. Please note that this party will be at the Hollander, on 4:00 PM, Thursday, October 2. Deadline: TEMPORARILY EXTENDED!! 4:30 PM, Saturday, September 27
Back to the Hollander! Easy parking for a fun event! Please RSVP below. Reservations close at 5 PM on Tuesday, October 14.
Join Joan, Kent, and your TBI friends for a spook-tacular evening at their booooo-tiful home! Costumes are highly encouraged! 6:00-9:00 PM Wednesday, October 29th Joan Ulrich's home. Bring: A guest (spouse, friend, or partner-in-ghoul ) A dish to share (zombie brains and mummy wraps optional ️) Your favorite potion (drink of choice) Don’t ghost us—come … Continue reading 2025 Halloween Party
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 range of fields to spark lively, thought-provoking conversations on the most pressing issues of our time. Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - Speaker … Continue reading November 2025 Luncheon
Join us for a DINNER and wine pairing at Bonefish. Spouses and significant others are invited too! The cost is $65 per person; those who choose not to partake of the wine flight will pay a lesser fee. If you decide to order additional drinks, they will be added to your bill. All costs will … Continue reading November 2025 Happy Hour with a Twist
Join us for a dinner and Martini pairing at Bonefish. Spouses and significant others are invited too! The cost is $80 per person; those who choose not to partake of the martinis will pay a lesser fee. If you decide to order additional drinks, they will be added to your bill. All costs will be … Continue reading Surprise Event – Another Bonefish Dinner!
Join us for our annual Holiday party at the beautiful Isla del Sol yacht club. This Members-only event is complimentary. A cash bar is available for those who choose to purchase a drink. Luncheon Menu Salad Isla Winter Salad: Crisp Romaine Lettuce Tossed In Lemon Poppy Seed Vinaigrette with Shaved Pears, Apples, Dried Cranberries, Toasted … Continue reading December 2025 Holiday Luncheon
Journey back to a more genteel time and see how the Victorians celebrated Christmas. We will begin our trip fully fueled with lunch at the Oxford Exchange, then (time) travel across the street to the Henry B. Plant Museum for our Victorian Christmas Stroll. Walk at your own pace and enjoy the beauty of an … Continue reading Victorian Christmas Stroll and Lunch
The December Happy Hour is REALLY happy, since we're inviting our significant others and guests to join us! Please, only one extra person per member. And we have a special setting at the Hollander by the pool. A wrap please remember, 'cause it's held in December! Everyone will cover their own tab for their drinks … Continue reading December 2025 Happy Hour
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 Frozen South, otherwise known as Antarctica. Bundle up and join us for this frosty, penguin-approved subject! Brrrrr!! Schedule 11:00 AM - Socializing 11:30 AM - … Continue reading January 2026 Spotlight Luncheon