Travel Bug Events
Events are at 5 pm unless specified otherwise
| Subject | Date | Category | Presenter | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Travel Bug Book Group | Tue Apr 29 | Book Group | Greg | "Careless People is a deeply personal account of why and how things have gone so horribly wrong in the past decade—told in a sharp, candid, and utterly disarming voice. A deep, unflinching look at the role that social media has assumed in our lives, Careless People reveals the truth about the leaders of Facebook: how the more power they grasp, the less responsible they become and the consequences this has for all of us. " Hosted by Aimee Gwynne Franklyn Everyone welcome to join in the monthly Travel Bug book group and discussion! Tuesday 4/29 at 5:30 pm This month 's book is Careless People by Sarah Wynn-Williams |
| Financial Fridays: Foundations of Investing | Fri May 02 | Class | Emily Estes | The first installment of our new program, Financial Fridays with Emily Estes, Financial Advisor, Edwards Jones hosted at Travel Bug the first Friday of every month 5:30 to 7pm. Starting with The Foundations of Investing: Building your investor IQ starts with understanding the basics. Whether you are new to investing or want a refresher, our Foundations of investing presentation will help you learn about: • The importance of developing a strategy • The impact of asset allocation • Ideas for focusing on what you can control with your finances |
| Azores | Sat May 03 | Slide Show | Ken Collins | The Azores are 9 small volcanic islands, out in the Atlantic Ocean, almost 1,000 miles west of Portugal, spread over 300 miles. They were first "discovered " by the Portuguese beginning in the 15th century and are now an autonomous region of that country as well as the westernmost outpost of the European Union. The islands were uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived, and developed a unique culture. Subtropical, with a diverse spectrum of plants they have an overall greenness that is dazzling to the eye. This presentation is based on an exploration I made with my husband, Bob Zimmerman, in October 2024. We visited 4 of the 9 islands. The program will attempt to give a glimpse of these magnificent but relatively unknown specks in the ocean. |
| Old Santa Fe Association Book Club | Fri May 09 | Book Group | Edward Archuleta | The Old Santa Fe Association invites you to join them in a book discussion of "American Adobes " by Beverly Spears with the author in attendance! Everyone is welcome. 4pm-6pm |
| Gen X - Millennial Book Club | Wed May 14 | Book Group | Zoe Michael | The Millennial Gen-X Book Club is a once-a-month fiction book club for anyone in those generations. We skew towards the queer, the tender, and the strange. If you are interested in joining us, drop by on the night of, or direct your interest to Zoe @ themillennialgenxbookclub@gmail.com May 's selection is "Orlando " by Virginia Woolf June 's selection is 'Northwoods ' by Daniel Mason |
| Cinema Nomad Watch Party | Thu May 15 | SPECIAL | Stephanie Gardner | |
| Southern Africa | Sat May 17 | Slide Show | Wilbur Norman | There are few places in the world superior to southern Africa for nature sightings and photography. And within this region is a jewel: the Chobe River running through Namibia 's Caprivi Strip, bordered by Botswana and 12,000 square kilometer Chobe National Park to the south. The area is famous for its biodiversity and high concentration of elephants, hippos, lions, leopards, buffaloes, wild dogs, reptiles and 450 species of birds! Africa gets under one 's skin and into one 's blood like nowhere else: majestic scenery, incredible wildlife, welcoming and friendly people. Come and let it get under yours as photography tour owner Wilbur Norman present photos and commentary from a February 2025 photo safari! |
| Narbonne (France) | Sat May 24 | Slide Show | Johnna Studebaker | Beautiful Narbonne, perched on the Canal de la Robine, and near the sparkling blue Mediterranean, full of history and charm! Famous for its early Roman presence, its Gothic Cathédrale, and les Halles, its indoor food market. This is the old Languedoc region of southeastern France, the land of the Cathar châteaux, the Knights Templars, and the ever-present lore of the Magdalene. Come join me as we explore la belle ville Narbonne. |
| Travel Bug Book Group | Tue May 27 | Book Group | Greg | To be Announced |
| Santa Fe to Taos Through Hike | Sat May 31 | Booksigning | Pam Neely | |
| Turkey | Sat Jun 07 | Slide Show | Sunset | Travel through Turkey (Türkiye). Visit magical Istanbul, a balloon ride in Cappadocia, paraglide in Ölüdeniz, and cruise the Turquoise Coast on a gulet. Enjoy the sights of Ephesus, Roman ruins, exotic markets, rural farms, traditional meals, and more. |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Jun 14 | AVAILABLE | ||
| Maasai Mara | Sat Jun 21 | Slide Show | Diane Marron | This photo presentation takes you into the far reaches of the Greater Maasai Mara in Kenya. I had the opportunity to work at Enarau Wildlife Conservancy which was established in the Maasai Mara in 2022. I had firsthand access to the complexities and opportunities that come with starting a conservancy from the grassroots. During the two weeks at Enarau Conservancy I worked alongside scientists and local communities as part of a collective movement towards restoration. Many animals including zebra, giraffe, impala, were present as we trekked to different work sites. On a day off halfway through the expedition we did a 13-hour animal drive, capturing photos of four of the big five and visiting a Maasai village and dancing with the Maasai. I hope to convey the richness of this experience working in the Maasai Mara in this presentation. |
| AVAILABLE | Sat Jun 28 | AVAILABLE | ||
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Azores
with Ken Collins
Saturday May 3, 2025 5pm
The Azores are 9 small volcanic islands, out in the Atlantic Ocean, almost 1,000 miles west of Portugal, spread over 300 miles. They were first "discovered " by the Portuguese beginning in the 15th century and are now an autonomous region of that country as well as the westernmost outpost of the European Union. The islands were uninhabited when the Portuguese arrived, and developed a unique culture. Subtropical, with a diverse spectrum of plants they have an overall greenness that is dazzling to the eye. This presentation is based on an exploration I made with my husband, Bob Zimmerman, in October 2024. We visited 4 of the 9 islands. The program will attempt to give a glimpse of these magnificent but relatively unknown specks in the ocean.
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