TALC Schedules and Events
FREE English Classes
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Our Sumner classes meet every Tuesday at the Sumner Family Center. The Basics and Beginner courses meet at 9:00 am to 11:00 am The Intermediate course meets at 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.
Please note that the Summer classes will NOT meet on December 24th or December 31st, 2024. The class WILL meet on January 7, 2025.
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Our Parkland class meets every Wednesday at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm through at the Pierce County Library in Parkland.
Please note that class will NOT meet on December 25th, 2024, nor January 1st, 2025. Class WILL meet on January 8th, 2025.
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We are working on establishing more classes throughout Pierce County. If you’d like to see a class in your area, we would like to know where we are needed! Please contact us and let us know!
Tutor Training
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Fall Tutor Training has brought us a fabulous batch of new tutors to help spread literacy in Pierce County. We are so glad they have joined us!
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Our next training program for new tutors will take place on the following dates (note that new tutors are expected to attend all of the dates listed below):
Saturday, February 15th, 2025 (full day in person in University Place)
Tuesdays and Thursdays February 19th, 20th, 25th, 27th, and March 4th and 16th, 2025 (evenings via Zoom)
Saturday, March 15th, 2025 (full day in person in University Place)
Check back here for more updates. If you are interested in joining us, you can get on the list at any time by emailing tacoma.literacy@gmail.com.
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Our Fall Tutor Training will be in September to October of 2025. We will have precise dates closer to that time, so please check back for more details.
Board and Member Meetings
These meetings are by email invitation for our members to connect and discuss the latest news. We currently meet using Zoom.
If you are not receiving meeting invitations and you think you should be, contact us at tacoma.literacy@gmail.com.
January 28, 2025; 6:30 pm
March 25, 2025; 6:30 pm
May 27, 2025; 6:30 pm
September 23, 2025; 6:30 pm
November 25, 2025; 6:30 pm
TALC Library Open
The TALC library is located at Community of Christ Church, 6912 40th St. W, University Place. The library will be open for the following open house:
January 25th, 2025, 10:00 am to 12:00 am (during the January Potluck Brunch)
February 15, 2025 (during the New Tutor Training Prequel)
March 15, 2025 (during the New Tutor Training Sequel)
RSVP’s for library hours are appreciated so we know if you are coming. RSVP to Alma Newgard, anewgard22@gmail.com or Pat Murlless, jdmurlless@aol.com.
TALC Talks
If you are interested in presenting to TALC members about a literacy-based topic, please contact tacoma.literacy@gmail.com to let us know!
Conversation Nights for ESL Learners
Join us on Zoom for conversation practice with native English speakers and other ESL students! If you would like to join us, please email Latonya Bailey at latonyaclassroom@gmail.com.
7:00 pm on Thursdays
Social Events
Our Third Annual Summer Picnic was graced with perfect weather! We enjoyed the rare chance to see so many tutors, learners, and family members all in one place. We will be planning another picnic for the summer of 2025, so check back here!
Our Annual Winter Potluck Brunch for tutors will be on Saturday, January 25th, 2025 from 10:00 am until 12:00 pm at the Community of Christ Church. TALC will provide beverages, and all tutors are welcome to bring a brunch dish to share. The library will be available during brunch, as well.