Friendship Force of Central Iowa

FFCI at Senior Expo at Gateway
2024-05-09 08:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago)
Wear FFCI shirts and distribute FFCI informational materials.

International Potluck
2024-05-13
FFCI International Potluck Dinner will be held May 13th. Event limited to 20 FFCI members, so RSVP to Marybeth soon. Bring a dish that reflects your cultural heritage, or any international cuisine you would enjoy sharing.

FFCI Board meeting
2024-06-18 16:00 - 17:00

Municipal and Concert at Bandshell
2024-06-27 20:00 - 21:00
potluck

All Iowa Picnic Homestead IA
2024-06-29 08:00 - 2024-07-29 17:00
Hosted by FF of Cedar Rapids-Iowa City

Afternoon at Cellar Winery with Ronley King Blues Band
2024-07-21 14:00 - 17:00
See July 5 Email from Alta

"Oh Boy" Full Day Clear Lake Trip
2024-07-23 08:30 - 19:00
RSVP to Dot by July 10.
$10 Surf Ballroom tour, $16 Lady of the Lake paddleboat guided tour, $ supper at Half Moon Inn Supper Club.
More details in July August Newsletter posted on this website.

Chair Yoga at Northcrest
2024-08-27 14:00 - 15:30
Enjoy the flexibility, balance , and serenity that gentle easy-to-do chair yoga offers. Northcrest Fireside Room. RSVP by August 20 to Chery B. or Carole M.

FFCI Board Meeting
2024-09-17 16:00 - 17:00
Everyone welcome! Contact Alta if you have any questions.

FFI North American Conference in Milwaukee
2024-10-07 - 2024-10-10
See page 2 of the July August Newsletter for complete details and plan to attend! Lots of great workshops!

World Friendship Day
2025-03-28 13:00 - 15:00 | Ames Public Library, 515 Douglas, Ames, IA, 50010

Senior Expo Gateway Hotel Ames, IA
2025-05-08 09:00 - 15:00

All Iowa FF Gathering
2025-06-28 11:30 - 14:00 | Machine Shed Restaurant, 11151 Hickman Rd, Urbandale, IA, 50233

FFCI Potluck Bandshell Park
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Bandshell Park, 125 E 5th St, Ames, IA, 50010
Third Thursday Concert: The Bone People

Senior Variety Show followed by Pizza at Torrent Brewery
2025-08-16 14:00 - 20:00 | Ames City Auditorium & Torrent Brewery

FFCI Richmond, VA Outgoing Journey
2025-09-09 - 2025-09-16

FFCI September Activity: LEO at Aunt Maude's
2025-09-18 11:30 - 13:00 | Aunt Maude’s, 547 Main St, Ames, IA, United States
Join us! RSVP with Charene or Margaret by Friday September 12!

FFCI Quarterly Board meeting All members welcome
2025-09-23 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-01-20 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-17 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-06-16 16:00 - 17:00, 2026-09-16 16:00 - 17:00

History Happy Hour: Witchcraft & Skepticism
2025-10-17 17:00 - 18:30 | Ames History Museum, 416 Douglas Av, Ames, IA, United States
Limited number of tickets, so do it today!
Order your ticket(s) directly from the History Museum
Dive into the history of witchcraft in early America with Dr. Michael Bailey. ISU History Dept., Distinguished Professor. At 5:00 Dr. Baily will discuss witchcraft, magic and superstition in early in New England during colonial times, where there was also restraint and skepticism.
Following Dr. Bailey’s talk you can enjoy an exclusive after-hours opportunity to view exhibits.
Later, light snacks will be available along with two free drinks to sip: your choice of wine, fruit beverage, or one of two Halloween themed cocktails. We’ll take this opportunity to visit.

FFCI 2025 Annual Meeting Pizza Party--Pay $40 2026 dues
2025-11-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Northcrest Great Room, 2300 Northcrest Parkway, Ames, IA, United States

FFCI Holiday Party luncheon
2025-12-06 00:00 | Village Cooperative of Ames, 2525 Bobcat, Ames, IA, United States
Watch email and newsletters for exact time.
Potluck luncheon. Bring a dish to share and a white elephant gift to participate in the fun!

FFI North American Conference Memphis TN
2026-04-24 08:00 - 2026-04-27 17:00
Optional add-on offered April 28 to May 6, 2026

Incoming Journey Southern New Jersey Club Dates not set May June 2026?
2026-05-01 08:00 - 2026-06-30 17:00

All Iowa Gathering (hosted by Quad Cities FF) estimated date
2026-06-27 - 2026-06-28

FFCI Outgoing Hamilton & Burlington Canada exact date not set
2026-09-01 - 2026-09-30

FFCI Annual Meeting
2026-11-07 16:00 - 17:00
