Here is a listing of some of the programs we have hosted in the past:

• October Event at Tekakwitha Woods (OCT 2008)
  Tekakwitha Woods welcomes T’n’T for an evening campfire, complete with roasting marshmallows & listening to "things that go bump in the night." Naturalist Ben Katzen will interpret the sounds as coming from local area animals or more spooky origins.

• Cooking for 1 or 2: The Sequel (JAN 2008)
  A night of socializing and sampling as Chef Shannon returns with another fun cooking demonstration and tips for creating meals that are perfect for cold winter evenings.

• Holiday Party and Cookie Exchange (DEC 2007)
  Participate in a cookie exchange. We’ll also have some Christmas trivia contests and a special prize for the person with the most outrageous holiday sweater.

• Books & Bites
  At Miguel's (OCT 2007)
  Join us as we discuss the book The Tortilla Curtain by T. Coraghessan Boyle, and sample some Mexican cuisine.

• The West Side’s Story: A History Crawl of St. Charles – Part Deux (AUG 2007)
  Join local history buff Natalie Gacek for another tour around St. Charles. Learn fascinating new stories to share with friends and family as we walk through the city. We’ll end the evening at a local restaurant for refreshments and socialization.

• TnT’s 4th of July Social (JULY 2007)
  Celebrate the 4th of July with TnT! Watch the St. Charles fireworks with peers and friends. Arrive early to socialize, and watch the fireworks after dark!

• The Dirt on Gardening (MAY 2007)
  Spring has come and it’s the perfect time for an after-hours event at Heinz Brothers Greenhouse. Join us for a tour and learn a few tricks to make your garden–whether a container or a garden bed–the talk of the town. We’ll finish up with time for socializing at a nearby restaurant.

• Plotting Your Financial Future (APRIL 2007)
  Now that the tax man’s done with you, what should you do with the nickel or two you have left? Learn some tips from a certified financial planner about ways to invest your money that will help you now and take care of your financial future all the way through retirement.

• T'n'T Social (MAR 2007)
  Learn more about the T'n'T purpose and programs while enjoying appetizers and mingling with peers at our pre-St. Patrick’s Day gathering.

• Speed Book Sharing (FEB 2007)
  Here’s a chance to share something near and dear to our hearts and we hope yours, too! Bring something you’ve enjoyed reading–whether a favorite book, magazine, a printout from a web site, the back of your cereal box, or Crime and Punishment–to quickly share in brief one-on-one conversations.

• Holiday Hang-Over: A T'n'T Social (JAN 2007)
  Extend the Holidays with a “white elephant” gift exchange. Wrap up the gift you really didn’t need to receive and exchange it with someone else. A good time will be had by all.

• Fact, Fiction and Fantasy of Coffee and Tea (NOV 2006)
  Judy Gendro of the Coffee Drop Shop will lend her expertise on coffee and tea, including a little history, brewing techniques, and all the things one should know to enjoy that perfect cup. After her talk, join us for a sampling and socializing with your 20 and 30 something peers.

• Legs, Tannins and Bouquets: the Wonderful World of Wine (AUG 2006)
  Is an $80 wine really worth it, or can you get by with a $10 bottle? Can wine be velvety, vigorous and volatile all at the same time? Learn the answers to these questions at the St. Charles Public Library-sponsored wine tasting. Nancy Curtis, manager of The Wine Exchange, will be on hand to share her expertise. Sample wines from such places as California, Germany, Australia and more while socializing with your peers!

• "Behind the Fox: A History Crawl of STC" (JULY 2006)
  Have you ever wondered about the rumors concerning a grave robbing riot or local psychics in St. Charles ?  Do you know which  local bar was once a concert hall, bank, library, and funeral parlor?  Did you know that the man responsible for naming St. Charles was murdered in Chicago?  If you are interested in getting to the bottom of these and other questions about St. Charles, join TnT for "Behind the Fox: A History Crawl of STC".  Stops will include McNally's Irish Pub, Armand's, Hotel Baker, Townhouse Books and more!

• Blogs and Wikis and Listservs, Oh MY! (MAY 2006)
  Learn how to establish a professional and personal online presence using web sites, blogs and listserves. Enhance your career and life while avoiding the pitfalls of poor "netiquette."  Featured speakers will provide real-life examples of how to set up your own identity on the web.  Come early to socialize!

• Beyond Frozen Burritos: Cooking for 1 or 2 (MAR 2006)
  There's life beyond fast food and microwave dinners. Join us for a night of socializing and sampling as Chef Shannon shows us how the basic ingredients of a well-stocked kitchen can lead to quick and tasty meals for easy entertaining.

• This New House (JAN 2006)
  The TnT networking group for those in their 20s and 30s presents a discussion on how to have your very own piece of real estate. You`ll get unbiased information from a panel of real estate and mortgage experts as they give advice on buying vs. renting, "flipping," and all the other details involved in having your own home. The first part of the evening will be spent socializing with 20 and 30-something peers, and then the panel will share information about what you need to know about the scary and exhilarating process of home buying.

• Gathering at the Beehive Tavern & Grille (DEC 2005)

• Advancing Your Career (OCT 2005)
  Learn ways to market yourself in order to advance in your current career, or land the job you’ve always wanted.

• Gathering at McNally's Traditional Irish Pub (OCT 2005)
  Learn more about the TnT purpose and programs, enjoy appetizers and mingling with peers.

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