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PLEASE NOTE:  "3 at 3"  does not mean the 3rd day of the month.

It is the 3rd Sunday each month, unless otherwise noted.

Membership Renewal 

FFLA Membership dues are renewed yearly.  Your renewal date is one year from your last renewal. 

You will receive automated notices beginning two months before your membership is due to be renewed.  

Please consider renewing On-line. It is quick and easy. 

When paying on-line please be sure to update you profile if you have phone, address or email changes.

If paying by check be sure to make check payable to Friendship Force Los Angeles (do not abbreviate to FFLA.) And please send application form with check so that we have your most current information.

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Find information on local cultural programs and events throughout the Los Angeles area.   Let Pat Gomez know if there are events you would like to see listed. And consider being a host for an event  

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"The more I traveled the more I realized that fear makes strangers of people who should be friends.” 

– Shirley MacLaine


FFLA's Covid Policy

FFLA strongly recommends those who wish to participate in group events keep current with the latest Covid vaccines. This is a recommendation, not a requirement. Masks are optional.  If you are feeling ill, please stay home.



“A journey is best measured in friends, rather than miles.”

Tim Cahill




Outbound Journey to FF Norderstedt, Germany

Eleven ambassadors (including one member from FF Chicago) travelled to Norderstedt.  The journey started on September 9th and ended on the 16th. 

Pictured above is our group and our hosts at the FF Norderstedt Monument.  We enjoyed a wonderful program featuring walking tours of Hamburg and Lubeck, a concert at the Elbphilharmonie, an Elbe River ferry ride and a visit to Miniatur Wunderland which is a must see for anyone visiting the Hamburg area.  Of course, our journey's highlight was the time spent with the FF Norderstedt hosts and members.  We look forward to seeing them again in the future!

In October, FFLA will welcome ambassadors from FF Chiang Mai, Thailand (Oct. 22 to Oct. 29).  Co-HCs Sharon Lavenberg and Judy Francis continue to work with Chiang Mai Ambassador Coordinator.  Event announcements have been emailed.  If you have any questions, reach out to either Sharon or Judy.

In November, we will have an important members only meeting.  We will be discussing the direction of our club.  It is critical that you attend to give your input.  An announcement will be sent with the specific details.

As always, we welcome your involvement and interest; your participation is vital to keeping our club healthy.  


In friendship,

Sumi Arnheim, FFLA Leadership Team Chair 

mailto:leadershipffla@gmail.com

What's Happening in 2025...

February

FFLA hosted ambassadors from Vancouver B.C. and Quebec

April

Friendship Force Knoxville, TN welcomed FFLA ambassadors.

September 

FFLA traveled to Friendship Force Norderstedt, Germany   

October

FFLA will hosted ambassadors from FF Chang Mai, Thailand


Upcoming events



2025 JOURNEYS

See Upcoming Journeys for details

OUTBOUND

Knoxville, TN--April

Norderstedt, Germany--September 

INBOUND

Metro Vancouver--February 14 to 18

Chiang Mai, Thailand--October 22 to 29



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FFLA is a charter club of Friendship Force International a 501(c)(3)non-profit organization


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