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We are a social organization whose goals are to promote friendship and good fellowship among tall people, and sponsor activities of interest and benefit to all members. The Tall Club of Long Island (TCLI) is a chapter of Tall Clubs International ® (TCI).
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Membership Requirements:
Minimum Age: 21 years old Minimum Height: Men 6' 2" Women 5' 10" (in stocking feet) |
For More Information
Call/text: (718) 843-2623 E-mail: TallClubOfLongIsland@nyc.rr.com Postal: Tall Club of Long Island P.O. Box 1653 Valley Stream, NY 11582-1653 |
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May 2023 Social Calendar
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TUE MAY 2 TCLI FIRST TUESDAY @ TGI FRIDAYS - ROCKVILLE CENTRE 7 PM
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TCLI is proud to announce this monthly event has returned. TGI Fridays in Rockville Centre will be this month's venue. The menu has delectable choices to satisfy everybody. You don't have to buy dinner, but it won't break the bank. All are welcome to attend. Call/text 516-474-6405 to let Brian know that you'll be there. See the 'Maps' section below for business information.
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FRI MAY 5 TCNYC FIRST FRIDAY @ BEER AUTHORITY - MANHATTAN 6:30 PM
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The NYC tall club welcomes you to join the fun at the Beer Authority (300 West 40th Street, on the corner of 8th Avenue). The event will either be at the rooftop bar (weather permitting) or the 2nd Floor bar. The club hotline is 212-332-0067. COVID restrictions are in place. Therefore, you must RSVP via rsvp@tallny.org.
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SAT MAY 13 LUNCH @ DJ'S INTERNATIONAL BUFFET - GARDEN CITY 1 PM
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TCLI is going back to its favorite buffet restaurant. DJ's offers a variety of cuisines, so there's something for everyone. The cost of $34 per person includes the buffet, unlimited coffee/hot tea/iced tea/soda, tax, and tip. This is an open event. Please call/text 516-474-6405 to RSVP with Brian. This promises to be a fun event. Bring your appetite. See the 'Maps' section below for business information.
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TUE MAY 30 TCLI BOARD MEETING @ GOLDEN REEF DINER - ROCKVILLE CENTRE 7 PM
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We welcome you to join the TCLI Executive Board at this meeting. All members are invited to give their input for which events TCLI will put on our social calendar. Please remember that this is YOUR club, and we want to have events YOU would enjoy. The more members that are active, the better our club will be. See the 'Maps' section below for business information.
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Save the Date
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June 3 TCLI BBQ in Plainview.
June 6 TCLI First Tuesday at the Grand Stage Diner in East Meadow.
June 27- July 7 2023 TCI Pre-Con in Seattle and Convention cruise to Alaska.
Click here for details.
June 6 TCLI First Tuesday at the Grand Stage Diner in East Meadow.
June 27- July 7 2023 TCI Pre-Con in Seattle and Convention cruise to Alaska.
Click here for details.
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Recent Events
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April 15, 2023
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TCLI took up on Carol’s recommendation by having lunch at the New Wave seafood market and restaurant in Wantagh. Our group included Laurie, Arlene, Carol, Suri, Marge, Karen, Rich, and yours truly. Bruce joined us in time for dessert. Laurie had also expressed interest in going here, and I can see why. The seafood is fresh. As a landlubber, I managed to find items on the menu, namely, a winter green salad with candied walnuts and a NY strip steak. And one more item: beer. I was set.
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In my opinion, the service counts as much as the quality of the food. Here New Wave really shines. Our server Martin was very outgoing and attentive. No fuss if something wasn’t cooked right and needed to be sent back. No problem if someone wanted extra slices of lemon. Martin handled all requests and concerns with great aplomb. He is one of the best servers I’ve encountered at TCLI lunches, and I really mean it.
In between bites and sips of beverages, we talked sbout upcoming events. Of course, the TCI convention cruise to Alaska was one of the topics. Another was next month’s lunch at DJ’s International Buffet. TCLI is already thinking about the venue for July’s lunch. The leading contenders are Smuggler Jack’s, Sonny’s Canal House, and the Point Lookout Clam Bar. Stay tuned.
And the time came for us to leave. Rich and Laurie bought some seafood at the market to take home. Karen and I went to an Irish gift shop across the street. Karen got a bracelet. What did I get for myself? The answer appears in the slideshow, which follows the next blurb. Take care.........Brian
In between bites and sips of beverages, we talked sbout upcoming events. Of course, the TCI convention cruise to Alaska was one of the topics. Another was next month’s lunch at DJ’s International Buffet. TCLI is already thinking about the venue for July’s lunch. The leading contenders are Smuggler Jack’s, Sonny’s Canal House, and the Point Lookout Clam Bar. Stay tuned.
And the time came for us to leave. Rich and Laurie bought some seafood at the market to take home. Karen and I went to an Irish gift shop across the street. Karen got a bracelet. What did I get for myself? The answer appears in the slideshow, which follows the next blurb. Take care.........Brian
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March 25, 2023
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It was drizzling all day long, but that doesn't deter TCLI from a great time. We decided to go back to the Cheesecake Factory at Source Mall in Westbury; it has been quite a while since we've been here. The place certainly does a brisk business. We were seated in a nice corner. The upcoming TCI Alaska cruise convention were the big topics.
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The Cheesecake Factory has a diverse menu that fits everyone's taste. And a full bar with draft beer. That's the way I like it. Separate checks were not a problem. Nice. And the food was delicious. I enjoyed a dish of spicy cashew chicken over brown rice. I remember years ago cheesecake and vanilla ice cream were the only options for dessert. Not any more. There were several choices on the dessert menu; I opted for the big slice of strawberry shortcake. Yummy! Thanks to all who came. Enjoy the slideshow, which appears below......Brian.
Instructions: Move your cursor over ‘START' and click 'Play'.
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March 25, 2023
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April 15, 2023
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More Past Events
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Instructions: Move your cursor over ‘START’ and click 'Play'.
On the Island
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2022 TCI Pre-convention
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2022 TCI Convention
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Maps
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05/02/2023 TCLI First Tuesday @ 7 PM
TGI Fridays 716 Sunrise Highway (Route 27) Rockville Centre, NY 11570 Phone: (516) 594-9074 |
05/13/2023 Lunch @ 1 PM
DJ's International Buffet 1100 Stewart Avenue Garden City, NY 11530 Phone: (516) 227-2472 |
05/30/2023 TCLI Board Meeting @ 7 PM
Golden Reef Diner
329 Sunrise Highway (Route 27)
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 764-9273
Golden Reef Diner
329 Sunrise Highway (Route 27)
Rockville Centre, NY 11570
Phone: (516) 764-9273
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Bulletin Board
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- Click here for the TCLI Bylaws.
- On behalf of the Church of Good Deeds, Eleanor Feingold and her son Leon are accepting donations of gently used shoes and clothing for the needy. Donations are tax deductible and should be placed in black plastic bags. Donors should contact Eleanor for additional information.
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New York Times Article
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THE ISLAND: IN THIS CLUB, YOU HAVE TO MEASURE UP
It may be a long island, but it's a tall world -- at least for the members of the Tall Club of Long Island. The club's formal mission, according to its Web site, is ''to promote friendship and good fellowship among tall people.'' Members must measure up: 6 feet 2 inches for men and 5 feet 10 inches for women. Applicants are carefully measured against a large ruler that club officials hang from a doorway or ceiling. If a married couple wants to join, both have to measure up. A too-short spouse can become an associate member. Certain people who do not measure up but whose contributions to the community exemplify ''the goal and spirit'' may become honorary members. Club members fight for tall causes, including opposing the shrinking of headroom in cars and legroom in airplanes. The club raises money to fight Marfan syndrome, which affects tall people.
By Corey Kilgannon. Published on 2/25/2007.
Copyright © 2007 by The New York Times Company.
Reprinted with permission.
It may be a long island, but it's a tall world -- at least for the members of the Tall Club of Long Island. The club's formal mission, according to its Web site, is ''to promote friendship and good fellowship among tall people.'' Members must measure up: 6 feet 2 inches for men and 5 feet 10 inches for women. Applicants are carefully measured against a large ruler that club officials hang from a doorway or ceiling. If a married couple wants to join, both have to measure up. A too-short spouse can become an associate member. Certain people who do not measure up but whose contributions to the community exemplify ''the goal and spirit'' may become honorary members. Club members fight for tall causes, including opposing the shrinking of headroom in cars and legroom in airplanes. The club raises money to fight Marfan syndrome, which affects tall people.
By Corey Kilgannon. Published on 2/25/2007.
Copyright © 2007 by The New York Times Company.
Reprinted with permission.