Friendship Force of Baton Rouge
Schedule of Events for 2024
(subject to updates and changes)
Board meetings on 2nd Mondays 10 am-12 noon, EBRP Main Library, Goodwood Blvd, unless noted
Meet & Greet Lunches on 3rd Thursdays at 11:30 am at various restaurants unless noted
January
9 Board Meeting (moved back one day from Jan 8 due to library closure) - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
25 Meet & Greet Lunch (moved back one week from Jan 18) - Goodwood Library Room 102 - 11:30 am to 2:00 pm.
Chris Pomfret leads presentation/discussion on "Navigating Our Third Thirty."- Box lunches from Jason's Deli.
Meal choices will be emailed with RSVP required - $10 cash/check collected at door.
February
15 Meet & Greet Lunch - Mike Anderson's,16400 Airline Hwy, Prairieville, between Airline and Old Jefferson (LA 73).
19 Board Meeting (moved back one week from Feb 11) - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
March
11 Board Meeting - Goodwood Library room B (2nd floor) - 10 am
14 First Quarter General Meeting - 6 pm, Williamsburg Senior Living Center, 5445 Gov't Street - St Patrick's Theme
$5 + dish based on last name: A-H = Appetizers, I-M = Salads, N-T = Veggies, U-Z = Desserts
21 Meet & Greet Lunch - Rouj Creole, 7601 Bluebonnet Blvd, Ste. #100
April
11/12-18 Incoming Journey from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and Seaside, Oregon
18 Meet & Greet Lunch - LSU Nelson Memorial Bldg for LSU Kiwanis Club's Cajun Jambalaya fundraiser - $8
22 Board Meeting (moved back two weeks from April 8) - Home of JiJi & Larry Jonas, 1630 Carl Ave, 10 am
May
13 Board Meeting - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
16 Meet & Greet Lunch - Turkish & Greek Cafe, 8312 Florida Blvd (Milano Square) just west of Airline Hwy
June
12 Board Meeting (moved back 2 days from June 10) - Goodwood Library room B (2nd floor) - 10 am
8-11 Optional pre-journey stay in Mexico City - Canceled
11-17 Outgoing Journey to Tuxtla Gutierrez, Mexico - Canceled; may be possible in September
13 Second Quarter General Meeting - Thursday, 6:00-8:00 pm, Williamsburg Senior Living Center - $5/person
Send advance reservations to mobrla@att.net whether paying in advance or at door.
Send check (payable to FFBR) to treasurer (5252 Westdale Dr, BR, LA 70808) or pay at door.
Early arrivals from 5:30-6:00 can help set up.
20 Meet & Greet Lunch - Los Reyes Mexican Restaurant, 11333 Coursey Blvd
July
15 Board Meeting (moved back one week from July 8) - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
18 Meet & Greet Lunch - Bullfish Bistro, 14241 Airline Hwy, Suite 105 (below the Little Village near Prairieville)
August
15 No Meet & Greet Lunch in August (resume in September)
10-17 - Outgoing Journey to Milwaukee, Wisconsin
19 Board meeting (moved back one week from August 12 due to journey) - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
21 Volunteer at Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank - 10600 S. Choctaw Dr - 8-11:30 am
22 Volunteer at Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank - 10600 S. Choctaw Drive - 8-11:30 am
29 Volunteer at Greater Baton Rouge Food Bank - 10600 S. Choctaw Dr - 8-11:30 am
September
9 Board Meeting - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
14 FFBR table at Men's Health Summit - Pennington Biomedical Research Center - 6400 Perkins Rd - 7:30 am - 1 pm
19 Meet & Greet Lunch - Southern Pearl Oyster House - 9460 Perkins Rd
29 Third Quarter General Meeting - Sunday, 3:00-5:30 pm, home of Joy Rich - Octoberfest theme - Officer Elections
If last name A-I bring vegetable; J-R bring dessert; S-Z bring main dish. Outdoor or table games encouraged.
October:
7-10 FFI Combined North America Regional in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
14 Board Meeting - Goodwood Library room B (2nd floor) - 10 am
17 No Meet & Greet Lunch in October (resume in November)
19 FFBR 40th Anniversary - LSU Hilltop Arboretum - 11855 Highland Rd - 5:00--7:30 pm
26-31 Incoming Journey from Long Island, New York
November
11 Board Meeting - Home of JiJi & Larry Jonas - 1630 Carl Ave
21 Meet & Greet Lunch - Thai Kitchen, 4550 Concord Drive (off College Drive)
December
3 Christmas Party (4th Quarter General Meeting) - Duke's - 2591 Range Ave, Denham Springs - 6:30 pm
9 Board Meeting - Goodwood Library 102 - 10 am
19 No Meet & Greet Lunch this month?
Future Journeys under Discussion
2025 Inbound Domestic - San Diego, California - April 8 -15
2025 Inbound Domestic - Milwaukee, Wisconsin - October
2025 Outbound International - Alajeula, Costa Rica - February 5-12
2025 Outbound Domestic - Northern Colorado in August and/or Columbia Cascade
Last updated November 13, 2024