Date: October 22, 2025
Reviewed by: Masako Kato
Rating: 3.7/5 stars
It was Donna Brown’s birthday (congratulations!), and before our book discussion we all enjoyed a piece of traditional cake from the region—although I can’t remember its name. Masako brought homemade sushi and Japanese snacks for the occasion. We read A Pale View of Hills by the Nobel Prize laureate Kazuo Ishiguro, a British author of Japanese origin.
Date: January 30, 2026
Reviewed by: Yolonda Lawrence
A nice group of tic movie buffs recently watched Hamnet for movie night, and I wanted to share my thoughts on this poignant film. To start, I found the first half a bit slow. It took its time to build the atmosphere, which, while beautifully crafted, left me feeling a tad restless. However, I was completely captivated by the cinematography. The visuals were stunning and that was enough to draw me into the world of the story and keep me interested.
Date: February 6, 2026
Reviewed by: Donna Brown
Rating: 4.4/5 stars
Our Book Club members all gathered this past Monday at Anne’s home to discuss the book, The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules, by Swedish author Catharina Ingelman-Sundberg. The main characters in the book were a group of elderly residents of a senior facility named the Diamond House who were all most unhappy at cost-saving changes making their lives much less enjoyable.
Join us for our Monthly Borrel 🍻 — the perfect moment to reconnect with familiar faces, meet new members, and enjoy a truly gezellige evening together. Non-members are welcome too!
🍷 The first drink is on us for members
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Join us for an afternoon in Leiden to get into the Christmas Spirit. We will travel together by train and then visit the Christmas market in Leiden, where you can enjoy tasty treats, drink some Chocomel or gluhwein, and pick up some gifts for your loved ones.
You can read more about the Christmas Market in Leiden HERE
Date: Saturday, 14th December 2025
Time: 12:15 pm
Location: Tilburg Central Station, in front of Starbucks (5038 CB Tilburg)
Members: Free!
Join us for an Ugly Sweater Borrel on Sat the 6th of December at 20:00. Wear your best (or rather worst) Christmas sweater, winner gets a prize!
Date: Saturday, 6th December 2025
Time: 8pm
Location: Cafe Bakker (Heuvel 44, Tilburg)
Members: Free!
Guests: Free!
RSVP by: Thursday, 4 Dec 2025
Cancellation policy: Please let us know at least 48h in advance if you are no longer able to join
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Watercolor Workshop Would you like to create your own festive Christmas and winter cards in watercolor?
This beautiful medium produces luminous, unique results, perfect for the season. In this workshop, designed for all levels (no art experience or drawing skills needed!), Anne Durand (@anne.slowly) will show you how to paint 3 to 5 handmade cards to send to loved ones or to keep as charming decorations for your home. All materials are included, as well as a small seasonal goodie bag.
Discover how your family history shapes your present in this transformative session.
Family Constellations explore how unresolved trauma can create emotional, physical, or relational blocks across generations. Through this process, you can gain clarity, new perspectives, and unexpected solutions.
🧘♀️ What to expect?
A 2.5-hour session led by Margreet Slee, who brings over 20 years of experience working with constellations. Margreet will gently guide you through this deep and meaningful journey.
TIC movie night – The Penguin Lessons
Date: Friday, October 24, 2025
Review: by Anne van Oorschot
It was at the end of a windy and rainy Friday that 6 TIC members met at Cinecitta to watch a new film, The Penguin Lessons. The film was set in Argentina in 1976 at an elite boys school, where Tom Michell arrives as the new English teacher. On the cusp of a government coup, the situation is tense so Mr Michell takes a trip to nearby Uraguay on the weekend and – surprisingly – returns with an adorable small penguin.
Saturday, 8 November 2025 2:00–5:00 PM Loos!,