Category: Illinois

On Saturday, Nov. 23, 22 members and guests of the Illinois TCC Chapter gathered at the Elmhurst Public Library for a fun event. It was a brown bag and bento box luncheon, with folks selecting from a variety of lunch options from around the world. Our speaker, Phil Larson, a photo journalist and member of…

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Meeting overview: What: A brown bag/bento box luncheon When: Saturday Nov. 23, 2024 Time: Noon to 3 p.m. Where: Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect Avenue, Elmhurst, IL 60126 (This event is not affiliated with the Elmhurst Public Library. Use of library meeting space does not constitute endorsement or approval of the organization, this program…

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The Illinois TCC Chapter and the Circumnavigators Club Chicago Chapter will hold a joint backyard picnic on  Saturday, Aug. 3, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Glenview home of Melanie and Dan Peterson. This will be a pot luck dinner with two ways to contribute: Bring a dish inspired by your world travels, or:…

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On April 23, the Illinois TCC Chapter will take part in a Rijsttafel. This is a public event, so reservations are on a first come, first served basis. Consequently, if we want to be served together early in the evening, we must make reservations between 6:00 and 6:30 as soon as possible. If you are…

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The Circumnavigators Club of Chicago invites Chicago-area TCC members to join them for a dinner and presentation on Sunday, Dec. 3, from noon to 2 p.m. at Francesca’s on Chestnut in Chicago. The venue is in the Di Sotto Ecoteca at 200 East Chestnut Street, with valet parking available for $16 (or self park in…

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The Circumnavigators Club of Chicago invites Chicago-area TCC members to join them for a dinner and presentation on Wednesday, Sept. 20, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Cliff Dwellers Club overlooking Millennium Park in downtown Chicago. The venue is located on the 22nd floor of 200 South Michigan Ave., with discounted parking available at…

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The Chicago Area TCC Chapter held a joint dinner meeting with the Chicago Chapter of the Circumnavigators Club on Thursday, Aug. 24. The meeting was held in the backyard of dual members Melanie and Dan Peterson, in Glenview, Illinois, as a backyard BBQ. Forty people braved some very hot temperatures that day (topping 100 degrees…

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The Travelers’ Century Club Chicago Area Chapter and the Circumnavigators Club Chicago Chapter have scheduled a joint dinner meeting on Thursday, Aug. 24, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Melanie and Dan Peterson will host the event at their home in Glenview. What: A Themed Pot Luck Dinner Cost: There are two ways to contribute #1…

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An amazing Chicago meetup at the home of Bob Bonifas (left) pictured with Andy Hicks visiting from Denver. In the right photo is Don Parrish (left) with Maurizio Giuliano. Both Bob and Don have been recognized for completing the TCC list in 2014.

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The Illinois TCC Chapter will be having a holiday meet-up hosted by TCC member Bob Bonifas in Aurora, Illinois,. on Saturday, Dec. 3. A spring meet-up (with program) is scheduled for Saturday, April 1, 2023. Details will be sent out about two to three weeks before each event. Contact Charles Merkel with any questions.

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