September 10, 2026 "Colombia: Coffee, Culture and Community"
Presented by Carrie Pilmer & Ana Gomez
Explore Colombia through the lens of coffee, tracing its journey from cup to bean: beginning in the vibrant, transformed city of Medellín and traveling into the Andean foothills to meet the communities whose labor, traditions, and landscapes bring one of the world’s favorite drinks to life. Along the way, this presentation highlights hot springs, local culture, mountain landscapes, and everyday moments that reflect the richness and diversity of contemporary Colombia.
October 8, 2026 TBD
November 12, 2026 "Italy / Urban Design"
Presented by Angela & Gary Obery
Gary Obery, who works as a Bicycle & Pedestrian Traffic Engineer, put together a presentation about their latest Italy travels as it relates to urban design that makes residents feel welcome. It's an interesting mix of travel info and self-reflection on how we build our cities here in Oregon. They will also share their experience with the Home Exchange they used for their stay in Italy.
December 10, 2026 "Travels in Japan"
Presented by Franca Hernandez
January 14, 2027 TBD
February 11, 2027 "Sicily & Southern Italy"
Presented by Virginia Vanderbilt
March 11, 2027 "Off The Beaten Path – A Journey to Southern Utah and Northern Arizona"
Presented by Eileen Hartmann
In December 2025, Eileen Hartmann traveled to Kanab, Utah along with two photography friends. They hired a local professional photographer to be their guide and driver for a week. He took them to a number of remote locations accessible only by 4-wheel drive such as Toroweap Overlook on the Grand Canyon, White Pocket, South Coyote Buttes, Pastry Ridge and Peekaboo Canyon. They also visited some more accessible spots such as Zion and Bryce. During her presentation, she will share photos and talk about the various locations they visited.
April 8, 2027 "Spectacular South America: Buenos Aires to Santiago"
Presented by Eden Rose Brown & Natalie Brown
Join intrepid travelers Natalie Brown and Eden Rose Brown on a 4-week South American adventure. Begin the journey at Rio’s famed Copacabana Beach, visiting Sugarloaf Mountain and Christ the Redeemer, then fly to the awesome Iguazu Falls – the experience of which left them awed, speechless (and very wet!). Afterwards, navigate from the brilliant barrios of Buenos Aires to vibrant Santiago on a Viking Ocean ship (with planetarium!) through Cape Horn and the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans, visiting Tierra del Fuego National Park in Ushuaia, Argentina; Punta Arenas, Chile; Montevideo, Uruguay; and exploring the magnificent Chilean Fjords, the Germanic traditions of Puerto Montt, Chile and the Welsh heritage of Puerto Madryn, Argentina. Enroute walk in the footsteps of Eva Peron, dance with a famed Carnival Crewe, peek into penguin burrows, marvel at Chile’s vast ice fields, fjords, and glaciers, sail the route named by explorer Ferdinand Magellan, and ride a steam train at the End of the World.
May 13, 2027 "Underwater and Topside in Dominica"
Presented by Laura Tesler
Includes Sperm Whale Snorkeling in Dominica
2025-2026 Zoom Meetings
September 11, 2025 “Close to Home: Undiscovered Idaho”
Presented by Eileen Hartmann
The Sawtooth National Recreation Area (SNRA) in Idaho is an area of stunning beauty on par with the Teton Mountains but is relatively undiscovered. Few tourists venture north of Ketchum and Sun Valley to explore the SNRA. Eileen will talk about and show photos of this incredible place. Since many travelers access the SNRA from I-84 and the Twin Falls area, she will briefly cover some of the other scenic wonders in the Twin Falls area such as Balanced Rock and Shoshone Falls.
October 9, 2025 “A Visual Journey of Color and Contrasts in Kathmandu”
Presented by Gerry Villani
Gerry will present images taken during his 3-month stay in Kathmandu, Nepal. As a photographer, Gerry enjoyed the fantastic colors and contrasts of daily life in Kathmandu and it's surrounds
November 13, 2025 “A Wander Through Croatia/Slovenia, From Dubrovnik to Bled"
Presented by Jeffrey McElwee and Diane Claus
Join us on a carefree exploration of an Adriatic portion of the Balkan Peninsula, from Montenegro, through Croatia and on to Slovenia, with just a taste of Venice to complete the adventure. An overview collection from three trips, including this June, the voyage is highlighted by Dubrovnik’s imposing walled city, Roman Emperor Diocletian’s Palace in Split, Zadar’s Sea Organ and Welcome to the Sun display, Plitvice National Park’s 16 lakes and thousands of waterfalls, Lake Bled’s stunning church on an island and castle in the sky, plus a stroll through Istria’s hilltop villages.
December 11, 2025 “Drifting the Colorado River through the Heart of the Grand Canyon”
Presented by Gary Pederson
Join Gary on a once-in-a-lifetime trip, drifting the Colorado River through the heart of the Grand Canyon over 17 days and 200+ miles. Gary will present a video of his journey on the river and talk about the experience before and after the video has played.
January 8, 2026 “Bhutan: Our Happy Place"
Presented by Ron Kelemen
Ron and Kathy Kelemen toured Bhutan for two weeks in October - November 2024 with Road Scholar. Unlike other club presentations, this will not be a day-by-day chronology. Rather you will get to experience Bhutan through photos, videos, and commentary organized around major themes such as its people, scenery, Buddhism, Gross National Happiness, and topics that make it unique in the world. Join us to learn why Bhutan is Ron and Kathy's happy place and one of their top five (out of 49) countries they have ever visited.
February 12, 2026 “Tanzania: Land of Contradictions"
Presented by Eric Schuman
Join Eric Schuman on his third African safari. Meet the Masai. Hear about the murder of albino children and FGM. See jaw-dropping wildlife in incredible variety, and learn about government corruption and control spanning 64 years.
March 12, 2026 "Our Big Fat Uzbek Wedding and the Silk Road"
Presented by Ron and Kathy Kelemen
Last May Ron & Kathy, their daughter Skyler, and two of Ron’s brothers traveled to Uzbekistan for 10 days to participate in four days of Uzbek and Persian wedding festivities and afterwards tour three ancient Silk Road cities.
In their words, this was an emotional once-in-a-lifetime experience they will never forget. How did this come to be? You’ll want to join this presentation to learn their story of serendipity, connections, and what happens when you say “yes.” Or if nothing else, you'll learn where Uzbekistan and the Silk Road are located and get a glimpse of this almost first-world country that was once part of the Soviet Union.
Ron Kelemen is a frequent presenter for us. He and Kathy are former Peace Corps volunteers, and they have been to 52 countries and all seven continents since 1972, all but three of them together.
April 9, 2026 “The Ancient, Recent, and Modern Times of Armenia”
Presented by Dale Ryan
Having lived in Armenia for 4 years while teaching at an international school there, Dale will describe modern day Armenia. He will also touch on the ancient history of Armenia, including photos of churches/monasteries, as well as the Armenian Genocide and Soviet times.
May 14, 2026 “Two Canal-Path Bike Rides: Germany and France”
Presented by Joan & Jim Stembridge
What could be more fascinating for easy bicycling than the first two Summit canals in Europe—Germany’s Stecknitz (1398) and France’s Briare (1642)? Both canals connect two adjacent watersheds winding over a lowpass through the countryside. Both changed the course of history; both are still in existence, and both are wonderful opportunities to learn about the histories and geographies of Europe. Best of all, bike routes are on old towpaths, often paved and flat, with cute little towns along the way. We did the research on the canals and made all the travel arrangements for our visit in April and May of 2025— flights, train itineraries, overnight stays, bike rentals, and bike path routes. We would be happy to tell you about our experience and show you some scenes from along the way.