Book Club
2024-02-19 07:00 - 20:30 (America/Chicago)
Join us for a discussion of Prisoners of Geography: Ten Maps That Explain Everything About The World by Tim Marshall and The Power of Geography: Ten Maps That Reveal the Future of Our World also by Tim Marshall

Book Club
2024-02-19 19:00 - 20:30 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Our books for February are the Prisoners of Geography and/or the Power of Geography both written by Tim Marshall. Join us on Zoom. Link will be sent prior to the meeting,.

Cultural Program: Brazil
2024-02-22 16:00 - 17:30 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
The Program Committee has scheduled another Brazil zoom presentation on Feb. 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Our presenter is Leticia. Leticia was born and raised in Recife, which is located in Northeast Brazil. She moved to Madison two years ago to pursue her M.A. in Portuguese culture and literature at UW-Madison

Second Harvest
2024-02-28 12:30 - 15:30 | Second Harvest Food Bank, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718
Join us for our volunteer activity. Second Harvest provides food to pantries throughout South Central Wisconsin. We help them by packing, sorting, and preparing food for distribution. Join your fellow members in supporting this great organization.

Dining on the 6th
2024-03-05 08:00 - 17:00
We are meeting at Erins Snug pub at 12:00 4601 American Parkway

Board Meeting
2024-03-14 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Board meeting via Zoom : 4:30 – zoom link opens at 3:30 – Meeting begins at 4:00

Book Club
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
March 18
Owner of a Lonely Heart: a memoir by Beth Nguyen (aka Bich Minh Nguyen), a professor of creative writing at UW-Madison.
The book is “a powerful memoir of a mother- daughter relationship fragmented by war and resettlement….
Contact Marjie Marion for the Zoom Link. All are welcome

Book Club
2024-03-18 19:00 - 20:30
Join us for a discussion of Owner of a Lonely Heart: a memoir by Beth Nguyen (aka Bich Minh Nguyen), a professor of creative writing at UW-Madison. Meeting on Zoom.

Second Harvest
2024-03-27 12:30 - 15:30 | Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, 53719, United States
Join us for our service project. Second Harvest collects, sorts and delivers food to food pantries throughout South Central Wisconsin.

Dining on the 6th
2024-04-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Touch of Ukraine, 2438 Winnebago Street, Madison, United States
Join us at the Touch of Ukraine for an evening meal. Contact is Gail Holmes

Book Club
2024-04-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
We will be discussing THE POISONWOOD BIBLE by Barbara Kingsolver. Join us for a lively discussion of this fascinating book. If you haven’t had time to read the book, join us anyway. Contact either Marjie Marion or Maria Ehrenberg for the zoom link.

Annual Membership Meeting
2024-04-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Fitchburg Public Library, 5530 Lacy Road, Fitchburg, Wisconsin, 53711
Our annual membership meeting will be held at the Fitchburg Library. The meeting will begin at 2:00. We will enjoy a brief program and elect our officers for the coming year. Please join us for this important meeting!

Second Harvest
2024-04-24 12:30 - 15:30 | Second Harvest Food Bank, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718
Join us for our monthly service project at the Second Harvest Food Bank. We sort donated items which are then distributed to food pantries throughout South Central Wisconsin

Cultural Program: Nigeria - on Zoom
2024-04-25 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join us for a presentation from a UW student about Nigeria. Contact Mike Lambert or David Blade for a Zoom Link

Outbound Journey to Harrisburg
2024-05-02 - 2024-05-09 | Harrisburg, PA, United States
Still in the planning process.

Dining on the 6th: Prairie Cafe and Bakery
2024-05-06 10:00 - 23:30 | Prairie Cafe and Bakery, 3109 Pheasant Branch Road, Middleton, WI, United States
Prairie Cafe and Bakery 3109 Pheasant Branch Road
Middleton
Today we’ll visit “Middleton‘s Neighborhood Place for Homemade Breakfast and Lunch!” The café is across from Metro Market in the Middleton Hills shopping area and is on the corner of Pheasant Branch Road and Frank Lloyd Wright Avenue. However, the parking lot and café entrance are in the back which is reached by turning from Century Avenue into the driveway next to the Middleton Glen Retirement Community.

Cultural Program: Taiwan- on Zoom
2024-05-08 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Presentation by Diane Mertens and Larry Neumann about their experience in Taiwan

Board Meeting
2024-05-09 16:00 - 17:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Monthly board meeting: The Zoom link opens at 3:30. The meeting begins at 4:00. Contact Doug Johnson for a Zoom link if you wish to attend.

Book Club
2024-05-20 19:00 | Zoom – within your own home!, Madison, WI, 53706, United States
Join us for a discussion of “PEOPLE OF THE BOOK” by Geraldine Brooks. Request a Zoom link from either Marjie Marion or Marian Ehrenberg

Strategic Planning Session
2024-05-21 09:00 - 14:00 | club house at caddis bend and coachman, Fitchburg
The board and members will discuss and establish goals for the coming year.

Second Harvest
2024-05-29 12:30 - 15:30 | Second Harvest Food Bank, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718
Join us for our monthly service project. We will sort and prepare food for distribution to various food pantries in South Central Wisconsin

Inbound Toronto Journey
2024-06-06 08:00 - 2024-06-14 12:00
See the March/April Newsletter for sign up Sheets. http://Toronto Reservation Form: https://ffwis.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Toronto-Reservation-Form-2.pdf

Second Harvest
2024-06-27 00:30 - 15:30 | Second Harvest Food Bank, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, Wisconsin, 53718
CANCELLED: Second Harvest Inventory Date: No volunteer Activity

International Festival at Overture Hall
2024-06-29 10:00 - 2024-06-30 17:00 | Overture Hall, 201 State St, Madison, WI, United States
Join in the fun! Music and Food from around the world. We will have a table at the festival to share information about Friendship Force. See the newsletters for information. Jan Barbone is still seeking volunteers to staff the table on Sunday.
10-5 on Saturday
1-4 on Sunday

Adopt a Highway Cleanup
2024-07-07 18:00 - 19:30
Please join us for our next highway cleanup events. Our community appreciates your effort to make our roadsides look clean and beautiful!
Sunday, July 7 at 6pm
Please meet at the Middleton Park and Ride off Hwy 12 exit 249. Contact Stephanie Vanden Bush at sljacobs2@gmail.com or (920) 676-1441 with questions and/or your RSVP.

Move & Groove Bike/Walk
2024-07-20 07:00 - 14:00 | McKee Park, 2930 Chapel Valley Road, Fitchburg
For the second year in a row, our Club will field a team in the annual fundraiserfor the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dane County. July 20, 2024
Join FF Team Leader Larry Neuman and choose any of the following activities:: a 2-mile walk, a 5k run, or one of 3 different bike rides. You can also just come and groove to the band at the post- event party at McKee Farms in Fitchburg. There will be cold drinks, great food, family games and activities, and LIVE MUSIC!

Second Harvest
2024-07-31 12:30 - 15:30 | Second Harvest Foodbank of Southern Wisconsin, 2802 Dairy Drive, Madison, 53719, United States
Join us for our volunteer activity. We support Second Harvest by sorting and packaging food for distribution throughout south central Wisconsin. Easy work and fun.

Ghana Outbound
2024-08-01 - 2024-08-15
Members outbound to Ghana

Adopt a Highway
2024-08-29 10:00 - 11:30 | Middleton Park and Ride, Hwy 12 Exit 249, Middleton, Wisconsin, 53717
Friday, Sept 13 at 10am
Please meet at the Middleton Park and Ride off
Hwy 12, exit 249. Contact Stephanie Vanden
Bush at sljacobs2@gmail.com or (920) 676-1441
with questions and/or your RSVP.
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Summer Picnic--RSVP by September 4
2024-09-07 17:00 | Marshall Park
Saturday, September 7, 2024
Marshall Park 5:00 Social time
2101 Allen Blvd 5:15 Picnic potluck buffet
Madison 7:21 Sunset ☀ 🌴
Grilled hamburgers and brats will be pre-
prepared by grill master John Baldwin. We will
have buns and condiments to dress them up.
Please provide a dish to share for the potluck
such as potato salad, vegetable salad or platter,
baked beans, hot dish, meat dish, hors d’oeuvres,
chips and dip, fruit tray, variety of desserts, or
your favorite picnic food.
Please bring your own beverage, alcohol is
permissible in this park; park rules prohibit glass
containers. Paper plates, utensils, napkins, and
cups will be provided.
The program following our potluck will be a big
“welcome back” to our Ghanian Ambassadors–
Coordinators Larry Neuman and Maureen Kind;
Dorothy Baldwin, David Blado, Ariel Ford,
Margaret Harrigan, Audrey Liimatainen, Magdi
Sebestyen, and Diane Mertens.
Those who are present will briefly tell about their
hosts, share a memorable experience, and
possibly show a souvenir.
Summer Picnic!
Easy directions to the Park:
From University Avenue at Imperial Garden, turn
north onto Allen Boulevard. At the bottom of the
hill, turn right into the right-side parking lot, and
walk up the incline past the playground to the
shelter. If needed, drive up the small driveway to
the shelter for drop-off and then return your car
to the parking lot.
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Reservations due by Wednesday, September 4,
so that serving supplies, tables and supplemental
food can be prepared.
Please indicate your potluck contribution
and your meat choice
when you make your reservation:
Gail Holmes
(608) 249-1846
glholmes@wisc.edu
Please wear your name tag!
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