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                    PLEASE NOTE - We will not hold a June "3 at 3" gathering but wish everyone,                                               

 especially all dads, a "Happy Father's Day!

The next "3 at 3" will be July 20, 2025.  Keep a look out for the event announcement.

"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.


WE NEED YOU!

The FFLA Leadership Team is looking for volunteers to help plan, organize  and execute club events and activities.

We want to grow FFLA's membership! We welcome your input and help.


Check out our Unhosted Events page, and check back frequently for updates.  

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.

If you are not already receiving email communications from FFLA and would like to be added to our email list click here



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

Memorial Day is a powerful reminder of sacrifice and freedom; we honor those who have given their lives for our freedom and preserved a world in which we could celebrate friendships throughout the world.  Continue to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice by spreading Friendship Force's mission of fostering global understanding, bridging cultural divides and barriers that might separate people.  Continue honoring the connections and friendships enriching our lives and humankind.

Journey updates: 

Plans continue for the Outbound Journey to FF Norderstedt, Germany          (Sept. 9 to 16). Co-ACs, Laura Clines and Sumi Arnheim are working with FF Norderstedt Co-HCs on the arrangements.  There are a few spots available.  Please reach out to Sumi or Laura if you're interested in joining us. 

In October, FFLA will welcome nine ambassadors from FF Chiang Mai, Thailand (Oct. 22 to Oct. 29).  Plans are under way for this Inbound Journey, please reach out to Co-HCs Sharon Lavenberg or Judy Francis if you are willing to help or have any activity ideas.  We are specifically in need of day hosts and small group dinner hosts. More information to follow.

Thanks to all who came to our May "3 at 3" event in Claremont. We enjoyed the camaraderie, meeting new guests and basking in the beauty of the California Botanic Gardens.  Thank you to Tina Sassaman and Linda Campbell for arranging this event.

Due to Father's Day, we are skipping our June event.  We hope you'll join us on Sunday, July 20th at 1:30 (NEW TIME), probably somewhere in the South Bay.  An announcement will go out in the next couple of weeks.  Once registered, you will get the specific details.  

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

In friendship,

Sumi Arnheim, FFLA Leadership Team Chair 

mailto:leadershipffla@gmail.com





What's happening in 2025

February - FFLA welcomed ambassadors from Vancouver, British Columbia and Quebec

April - Friendship Force Knoxville, TN hosted FFLA ambassadors.

September  (Sept. 9 to 16) - Friendship Force Norderstedt, Germany will host FFLA.  A couple of spots are still available.  If you're interested, please reach out to Laura at lacwest@hotmail.com or Sumi at leadershipffla@gmail.com.

October (Oct. 22 to 29) - FFLA will host ambassadors from FF Chang Mai, Thailand



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.


Upcoming events

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JOURNEYS


See Upcoming Journeys page for details

2025

Outbound

Knoxville, TN--April

Norderstedt, Germany--September 


    Inbound

    Metro Vancouver--February 14 to February 18

    Chiang Mai, Thailand--October 22 to 29


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


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


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