Category: Northern California

Over forty members and guests were in attendance for the Dec. 2 luncheon at Trader Vic’s in Emeryville. Mongolia was the subject of Dennis and Peggy Paustenbach‘s presentation, a destination that captured their imagination so much that they returned recently for a second visit in a trip to search the rare Taimen fish (catch and…

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Please join us in December for the Northern California TCC Chapter’s 2023 holiday luncheon! WHEN: Saturday, December 2, 2023 11:30 am – Social time Noon – Lunch WHERE: Trader Vic’s, 9 Anchor Drive, Emeryville, CA 94608 (free parking) SPEAKERS: Dennis and Peggy Paustenbach will present photos from their trips to Mongolia. TCC member Dennis Paustenbach…

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Nearly 30 members and guests were in attendance on Sept. 16 at the Basque Cultural Center luncheon. Bolivia was the subject of Tom Hixson and Kevin Sarmento‘s presentation, a destination that captured their imagination so much that they returned recently for a second visit. Attendees learned something about this country’s very ancient past and as…

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The Northern California TCC Chapter will meet on Saturday, Sept. 16, at the Basque Cultural Center in South San Francisco. Social time will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. The address is 599 Railroad Ave., South San Francisco, CA 94080, and parking is free. The event will feature a presentation on Bolivia…

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On June 3, 37 Northern California members and guests met at Skates on the Bay in Berkeley for lunch and socializing. Regular guest and now full member, Kevin Sarmento, was honored for reaching Centurian status. The program for the meeting spotlighted three of its most illustrious members. Tim Carlson, former TCC board member and NorCal…

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The Northern California TCC Chapter will meet on Saturday, March 4, at the Basque Cultural Center (599 Railroad Ave. in  South San Francisco). Social time will begin at 11 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Parking is free. Speaker Lucinda Hayden will discuss The speaker will be provisional TCC member Lucinda Hayden on the topic…

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Thirty dedicated travelers braved a cold, rainy Saturday to celebrate the Northern California Chapter’s holiday luncheon at Trader Vic’s in the East Bay. In addition to delicious food and spirited conversation, attendees were treated to an amazing presentation by Lillie Echevarria entitled “The Pursuit of 330 During COVID Times.” Lillie retired in March 2019 and…

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The Northern California TCC Chapter will meet on Saturday, Dec. 3, at Trader Vic’s (9 Anchor Drive in Emeryville). Social time will begin at 11:30 a.m., followed by lunch at noon. Parking is free. TCC member Lillie Echevarria will present “The Pursuit of 330 during COVID Times,” a full-time travel journey after her retirement. In…

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Northern California Chapter member Linda Drucker presented her recent trip to Colombia during our September 2022 meeting at the Basque Cultural Center in San Francisco. Joined by her partner Russell Jones and son Noah, they highlighted travels to Bogotá, Cartagena, Isla Baru and Medellin. Their discussion about art, food and Colombia’s political history was fascinating…

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At the June 2022 Northern Calfornia Chapter meeting, co-coordinator Margo Bart spoke about her recent trip to Saudi Arabia. Twenty-six members and guests attended the luncheon at Skates on the Bay located in the Berkeley Marina. Margo explained that tourism is a new concept for the Kingdom and there is much to see and do.…

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