TCSRA Luncheon Programs for 2025–2026
(For the most recent monthly program information—including venue, time, and menu—please check the Bits & Pieces Newsletter. For a printed copy of the following list, please see page 9 of your 2025–2026 directory.)
SEPTEMBER 19
• Welcome back outdoor picnic at Woodland Creek Community Park, Shelter A, in Lacey.
• Unit 28’s 71st Birthday
OCTOBER 17
• How used zip lock bags, bread wrappers, and more are turned into beautiful Trex benches for our community, keeping 6 tons of plastic film out of our landfill. A speaker from the Lions Club will talk about their amazing project.
NOVEMBER 21
• Legislative Review and Preview—Emmett Mills, WSSRA Legislative Coordinator; Peter Diedrick, WSSRA Executive Director; and Ann Chenhall, TCSRA Legislative Committee Chair
• Thurston County Food Bank donation
DECEMBER 19
• Holiday Music
• Salvation Army donation
JANUARY 16
• The Ravaged Forest—Sandra Crowell, author and TCSRA member, shares insights from her book
FEBRUARY 20
• “Human Connections, Networking, and Finding Joy”—a fascinating presentation by Joe Miller, Jr., Pro-Networking League Commissioner, consultant for businesses, sports, and churches
MARCH 20
• To Be Determined
• School Retirees’ Appreciation Week
APRIL 17
• Parade of Projects—Mini-Grant Recipients—Karen Keller, Moderator
MAY 15
• Celebration of Life
• Installation of Officers—Dottie Stevens, WSSRA President
