This page lists recent news articles and chapter updates posted on the TCC Web site. Click any headline to view the post. Use the search blank at right to find older posts on any topic.
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Oceania Chapter Update: An Armchair Journey to Pitcairn Island
On Saturday, Aug. 26, we were treated to a wonderful presentation on Pitcairn Island by Mark Blum from the TCC NorCal Chapter. Thank you Mark. We all thoroughly enjoyed the presentation that provided a look at the history of Pitcairn Island as well as life today on this remote island. It was great that you…
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Notes From the August 2021 Meeting of Miami-Area Members
Anush Dawidgan was our host for tour Summer in-person gathering of the Southeast Florida TCC Chapter on Sunday, Aug. 8. We had the opportunity to celebrate Anush’s achievement in having visited all 63 National Parks in the United States, and Leon Hochman‘s achievement in having completed a visit to all the independent countries of the…
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Virtual Gathering of the Oceania Chapter on Saturday, Aug. 21
On Saturday, Aug. 21, at 1 p.m. AEST, we are delighted to have Mark Blum repeat his presentation on Pitcairn Island that he gave to the TCC NorCal Chapter in April. He will describe his visit to this British Overseas Territory aboard the Clipper Odyssey. Read about his April presenation here » Mark lives in…
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Preview of Sept. 18 Virtual Exploration: Andy Heath Takes Us Behind the Scenes of Luxury Cruising
Andy Heath enjoyed a career in Nashville as a studio singer before taking his music to sea, where he first gained experience as a Cruise Director. After 13 years traveling the world, he and his wife transitioned to land, where Andy built a successful financial advisory practice and hosted the popular radio show, Cruising to…
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Virtual Exploration: Mid-August TCC Zoom Event to Focus on Greenland Adventures
TCC members are invited to join us for “Greenland a Mystical Fantasyland,” a virtual exploration via Zoom on Saturday, Aug. 14 (or Sunday, Aug. 15 for some time zones). Our presenter is Jóhanna Eyjólfsdóttir, who, with her husband Jón Olafur Magnússon, founded Reykjavik-based HL Adventure. Their company provides destination management services for individuals and groups…
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Washington DC Chapter Resumed In-Person Meetings in July
I am happy to report the first in-person meeting of the Greater Washington, DC Chapter of the TCC since the start of COVID. The meeting was held on Saturday, July 31, at Seasons 52 in McLean, Virginia. Members were very happy to resume in-person meetings after a long, unprecedented hiatus. While many traveled domestically and…
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July 2021 Update From the United Kingdom TCC Chapter
Dear TCC Member, The TCC UK held our first in-person meeting since 2019 on Sunday, 18th July. Nine members joined us as we returned to Doggett’s Coat and Badge. We welcomed first-time attendees and members who have joined us for many events over the years. As travel from the UK remains heavily restricted, most members…
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South Pacific Destinations Highlighted in August 2021 NorCal Chapter Presentation via Zoom
Dear Travelers, Does Bali Ha’i call to you? Great, because we are in for a treat. TCC members Bobbi Laufer and Charles Merkel are teaming up to take us island hopping across the Pacific! Destinations include Tuvalu, Kiribati and Tonga. Will we discover paradise or not? Tune to on Saturday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m.…
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Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter Update
Seven of our group gathered on July 15 at Maggiano’s in Town Center, Jacksonville, for 90 minutes of talk about travel. Not much was said about recent travel, since few had been anywhere recently (my recent trip to Yemen and Afghanistan was an exception), but lots about eagerness to get moving again, with specific plans…
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Report From June 2021 Illinois Chapter Gathering
The Illinois TCC Chapter hosted a luncheon at Uncommon Ground Edgewater on Chicago’s Northside on June 26.. Members attending were Charles Merkel from St. Louis, Wen-Hung Kuo from Taiwan, Alisha Arnold from California and Alisha and Charles Tabb from Champaign, Illinois. Allison Bergstrom, Bill Winschief, Dan Peterson, Roberta Sotonoff, Jean Brown and her daughter Paula…
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RSVP for the July 31 Washington DC Chapter Meeting in McLean
The Washington DC TCC Chapter will meet in person on Saturday, July 31, at noon at Seasons 52 in McLean, Virginia. RSVP to jeffrey.houle@gmail.com.
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July 2021 Gathering to Celebrate 32 Years of the Colorado TCC Chapter
Hello everyone, Our annual Chapter Birthday Party will be on July 15, 2021, to celebrate 32 years of the Colorado TCC Chapter! This year we will be having a picnic outside at a private home, so we hope you will be able to join us. We had such a great time at our meeting in…
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June 2021 Gathering of the New England TCC Chapter in Springfield, Mass.
Dear Travelers’ Century Club of New England Members and Friends, Thanks to all the members and friends who joined us on Saturday, June 26, in Springfield, Mass.! What a June Jubilee it was at Anush‘s home! Most of all, thank you Anush! Anush provided a veritable smorgasbord of delights and members brought various delectable refreshments,…
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New Jacksonville-Area Chapter to Meet in Person on July 15
Hello Travelers, Here’s a reminder that the Northeast Florida/Southeast Georgia TCC Chapter will meet in person on Thursday, July 15, at 11:30 a.m. at Maggiano’s in Town Center, Jacksonville. We’ve added several more members since last year and we’re now up to 21. I would imagine some of you have already started traveling again. I…
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June 2021 Arkansas Chapter Update
The Arkansas TCC Chapter met on July 12 at the home of Marcia and Steven Clift. The topic was favorite ideal travel mate. The adjectives included compassionate, flexible, varied interests, able to entertain yourselves at times, and compromising on early risers and late risers. And the all-time winner: a sense of humor. A book entitled…
