TCC—The Difference Women Make Together

Name: Twentieth Century Club
Address: Reno

The Twentieth Century Club (TCC) connects generations of northern Nevada women making a difference in our communities through philanthropy. The TCC produces women’s networking events exploring societal and philanthropic issues.

TCC members share a vision or purpose, but each have a different perspective. Its membership represents a variety of ages and life stories providing for impactful group giving—it is the difference that women make together.

Chartered in 1894, the TCC’s name was chosen to reflect a look to the future and the beginning of a new century. TCC is funded by memberships, sponsorships, and program revenues. It is registered with the Nevada Secretary of State as a domestic non-profit corporation and is recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)7.

Knowing Nevada: TCC in the 21st Century

April 10th: The Assistance League

A Century of Service

The Assistance League is rooted in the same humanitarian sensibilities that led to the formation of our own Twentieth Century Club. Formed in the mid-1890s by Anne Banning and Ada Edwards Laughlin in Southern California, the first Assistance League began doing charitable work in their local community, branching out to raise money for victims of the 1906 San Francisco earthquake and other important causes. The group formalized the name Assistance League of Southern California in 1919, and in 1935 organized as a national nonprofit. Today there are more than 120 chapters around the country.

Assistance League of Reno-Sparks members, Delores Clewe and Joanne Walen, will talk about how the organization has evolved locally since their founding in 1977, and about their multi-faceted approach to philanthropy and volunteerism.

Thursday, April 10th, 2025

11:30 AM--1:00 PM

$35 Per Person

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

3800 S. Virginia Street

Reno, NV 89502

April 16th: Ikebana

Giving Life to Flowers

Ikebana is a traditional Japanese art form of arranging flowers. It's more than just placing flowers in a vase; it's about creating a harmony of linear construction, rhythm, and color. The practice dates to the 7th century and has its roots in Buddhist ritual offerings. Unlike Western floral arrangements that often emphasize the beauty of the blossoms, ikebana values the overall composition, including the stems, leaves, and even the container.

The philosophy behind ikebana is about simplicity and asymmetry, reflecting the natural beauty of the elements being used. It also incorporates a sense of space and minimalism, allowing the viewer to appreciate the essence of the arrangement. Practitioners often find the process meditative and calming, focusing on the balance and flow of the materials.

It's a beautiful practice that blends nature and artistry. The TCC’s Gardening Arts Club is pleased to have Truus TenKate-Sharp demonstrate this art form.

Details:
April 16, 2025, at 2:30 pm
House of Bread (Village Shopping Center)
1185 California Avenue, Reno
Cost is $20 per person

RESERVATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY FRIDAY, APRIL 11th.

May 8th: 3rd Annual Basket Extravaganza

Celebrating 130 Years

Please join the Twentieth Century Club in May for a very fun anniversary luncheon. We have collected more than twenty donations for the a Spring Basket Extravaganza Raffle. Thank you to all the members and organizations for your generous donations that will help to generate more funds for our Nursing Scholarship Program. So, bring your spare dollars to purchase raffle tickets and your chance to win one or maybe more of the many spectacular and generous gift baskets. Our nursing scholarship recipients will be the beneficiaries of your generosity!

Details:
Thursday, May 8th, 2025

11:30 AM--1:00 PM

$35 Per Person

Atlantis Casino Resort Spa

3800 S. Virginia Street

Reno, NV 89502

TCC's Community Affiliations

The Twentieth Century Club is proud to be affiliated with these community organizations.

The Club's Legacy Fund is managed by the Community Foundation of Western Nevada--which provides expert stewardship allowing the TCC to achieve its philanthropic objectives.

Since 1898, the TCC has been addressing Nevada's need for nurses through its scholarship program. Truckee Meadows Community College is the Club's partner in training our next generation of health care professionals.

The TCC has been a Nevada-based corporation since 1907. As a business, it is essential to support the collective voice of business for northern Nevada--the Reno-Sparks Chamber of Commerce.

TCC—The Difference Women Make Together