FFK Events for 2024
Take a few minutes and visit the Calendar Page for the most up-to-date information about all up-coming FFK events and see the FFK Newsletter for details.
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November & December Events
Nov. 26th Annual Club Business Meeting 7:00 p.m. via Zoom
The club will be voting on two things at the business meeting:
1. The membership will vote on the 2025 officers via Zoom (list of candidates and the connection info in November newsletter). A quorum of 12 members is required to vote on the officers.
2. The Board recommends approval by the membership of the Amendments to the FFK Bylaws.
Nov. 24 CBT "A Christmas Carol" at 2:00 p.m.
Eighteen of us will be attending at Clarence Brown Theatre the production of Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” Sunday, November 24 at 2pm. After the performance, most will be going out to eat. I anticipate it will be entertaining and joyous.
Dec. 10 Holiday Dinner Party at 5:30 p.m.
Next, the date of our HOLIDAY DINNER PARTY is Tuesday, December 10, at 5:30 pm at Holly’s Gourmet’s Market, 5107 Kingston Pike. Thirty-four fun loving members and guests have made reservations. It will be a smashing good time for all! Ho, ho, ho!
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October 24 – Welcome Dinner for FF St. Louis. See newsletter for more details.
Details about the Welcome Dinner
Date: Thursday, October 24th
Time: Social time starting at 5:30 p.m.
Dinner to be served at 6:00 p.m.
Note the earlier start time.
Place: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (TVUUC)
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
The menu for dinner is soup and salad. Beverages, cornbread, bread and dessert are to be furnished by the club. All are welcome!
If you would like to attend, please contact Leslie Badaines (badainesl@aol.com) or Karen Scott (kas491423@gmail.com) to indicate what soup or salad you would like to bring to share.
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October 4 – Farewell Dinner for Open World. See newsletter for more details.
No September Event – Open World is here!
No August Event – FFK Ambassadors to Germany
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July 23 -- FFK member and acclaimed lecturer, Mike McDonough, will be our July program presenter. Mike is actually writing a book about the life and times of Henry Knox for whom Knoxville is named. He and his trusty traveling companion, Jayne, have taken a 19-day road trip to visit eight locations on the East Coast with connections to Henry Knox.
Date: Tuesday, July 23
Time: 11:30 a.m. (Dutch Treat lunch); 12:00 Program begins
Location: Asia Cafe, 1708 Callahan Dr., Knoxville, TN
RSVP: Jayne Raparelli, (423) 871-1739 e-mail: jaynerap@aol.com
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June 25th Meeting - Poolside Seafood Dinner Party!
RESERVATIONS ARE REQUIRED for DINNER
Date: Tuesday, June 25 (Those with mobility issues may park in the driveway, otherwise, please park on the street.)
Time: 5:30 pm (If you want to swim before dinner, you may come earlier! 🏊)
Location: Art & Marsha Mitchell’s Backyard, 407 Doublehead Lane, Knoxville, TN 37909
If you want dinner, you must RSVP by FRIDAY, JUNE 21 to Karen Scott, kas491423@gmail.com, or text/phone her at (810) 515-0780. If you would like to bring a dessert, let her know.
Art and Marsha Mitchell are hosting the June meeting beside their pool. The Shrimp Dock chefs will prepare a Seafood Boil with shrimp, mussels, potatoes and corn, and andouille sausage prepared and served separately compliments of the Mitchells. Some beer and wine will be available, but feel free to BYOB.
After dinner Art and Marsha will briefly report on their trip to Uzbekistan where they were escorted around the country by the judge who had come to Knoxville during our Open World program in October 2022 and stayed in their home.
Special guests: Visiting prosecutors from Uzbekistan!
If you have a shellfish allergy, please contact Marsha Mitchell, globalmarsha@gmail.comor 865-335-3875 and a substitution will be arranged.
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No General Club meeting in May
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April 23 at TVUUC: Learn about Bridge Refugee Services - a local non-profit agency that has been providing opportunities since 1982 for refugees to rebuild their lives after suffering persecution and to become productive members of our community.
Date: Tuesday April 23, 2024
Time: 6:30 p.m. for social, 7 p.m. for the program
Location: Tennessee Valley Unitarian Universalist Church (TVUUC)
2931 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
Sparkling water, iced tea and light snacks will be provided.
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March 26 in Dandridge, TN: It's time once again to meet somewhere besides Knoxville and enjoy the beauty, flavors and history of a nearby locality. Among the many options in our area, historic Dandridge, TN is one of the very best.
Date: Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Time: 11:30 a.m.
Location: Shepard Inn, 136 Main St. E
Note to those who have signed up: Please bring $20 per person, cash orcheck made payable to FFK, to hand over to our treasurer, Bill Cherry. The club is covering the rest of the expenses. Contact me if you would like to carpool with one of us, and I’ll find you a seat. A good time will be had by all!
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Thursday February 29 at 11:30 a.m.
Don’t miss Leslie, Bill & Barbara’s Presentation About Their Great Mexican Adventure!
Special Date: Thursday, February 29, 2024
Special Time: 11:30 a.m. for lunch and social before the presentation
Where: Pelanchos Mexican Grill
1516 Downtown West Blvd
Knoxville, TN 37919
Presentation at the event:
https://tinyurl.com/FFKTutxlaJourney
This is a Keynote presentation and may ask you to "join" -- you can use the name "Temporary" to see the slides.
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January 23, 2024 Meeting cancelled due to snow