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TCSRA Luncheon Programs for 2026\u20132027<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Woodland Creek Community Park, Shelter A, in Lacey <\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

(For the most recent monthly program information\u2014including venue, time, menu, and reservation information\u2014please check the Bits & Pieces <\/em>Newsletter.\u00a0Reservations are required<\/span>. Please note: <\/strong><\/span><\/span>This list on page 10 in the 2026\u20132027 directory has incorrect information for the October and March programs. The October luncheon will feature Art Dolan<\/strong>, as stated here. Kathy Bounds<\/strong> will join us in March, but the complete information about her program is listed in the directory as occurring in October.)<\/span>
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SEPTEMBER 18<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022 <\/strong>Welcome back outdoor picnic at Woodland Creek Community Park, Shelter A, in Lacey.<\/span>
\u2022 <\/strong>Unit 28’s 72nd Birthday<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

OCTOBER 16<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022<\/strong> \u00a0The Declaration of Independence and its 250th Anniversary in<\/em> 2026\u2014TCSRA member,\u00a0Art Dolan<\/strong>.<\/span><\/p>\n

NOVEMBER 20<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022 <\/strong>Legislative Review and<\/em> Preview\u2014<\/em>Emmett Mills,<\/strong> WSSRA Legislative Director; Peter Diedrick<\/strong>, WSSRA Executive Director; and Ann Chenhall<\/strong>, TCSRA Legislative Committee Chair
\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Thurston County Food Bank donation<\/span><\/p>\n

DECEMBER 18<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Holiday Music: River Ridge High School Choir,\u00a0<\/em>directed by TCSRA member,\u00a0Austin Schlichting<\/strong>
\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>Salvation Army donation<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

JANUARY 15<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022\u00a0<\/strong>National Trivia Day is January 4. Someone once said, “Knowledge is power, but trivia is bragging rights.”\u00a0<\/em>Our program sill be all about trivia.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

FEBRUARY 19<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Brain Health\u2014<\/em>Mindy Rocha-Barella<\/strong> from the Alzheimer’s Association, Washington State Chapter<\/span><\/p>\n

MARCH 19<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022<\/strong>\u00a0AI: The good, the bad, the ugly\u2014<\/em>Kathy Bounds<\/strong>, from the Clark County School Retirees’ Association, repeats her well-received presentation from the WSSRA convention in June.
\u2022 <\/strong>School Retirees’ Appreciation Week<\/span><\/p>\n

APRIL 16<\/span><\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022<\/strong> Parade of Projects<\/em>\u2014Mini-Grant Recipients<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

MAY 21<\/span><\/h4>\n

\u2022 <\/strong>Celebration of Life
\u2022 <\/strong>Installation of Officers<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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