Check out The FriendShip's February activities! You are invited to visit the zoo, take a behind-the-scenes tour of ETV, & more! 

Dear Friends,

The first month of the new year has flown by, and The FriendShip is now excited to share information about all the great activities coming up in February! As always, we are happy to arrange rides to events for our members. Feel free to invite guests to enjoy the activities and learn more about The FriendShip as well!

Also, please note that The FriendShip office will be closed on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day. 

February Events-At-A-Glance

• Tuesday, February 4 - Dutch Treat Lunch at Blue Marlin at 11:30 a.m.
• Friday, February 14 – A Visit to Riverbanks Zoo at 2:00 p.m.
• Monday, February 17 - Presidents' Day/The FriendShip office will be closed.
• Thursday, February 20 - A Tour of ETV at 2:00 p.m.
• Tuesday, February 25 - Afternoon Social Hour at 2:30 p.m.
• Wednesdays in February – Walking Group at 2:30 p.m. at the gym at Eastminster Presbyterian Church

Dutch Treat Lunch at Blue Marlin (Tuesday, 2/4)

Enjoy lunch with other FriendShip members and volunteers on Tuesday, February 4 at 11:30 a.m. at Blue Marlin, a popular restaurant in the downtown Vista neighborhood! The menu features "Low Country inspired" dishes, as well as foods with a Cajun and Creole influence. Carpools should meet at the St. John's parking lot at 11:00 a.m. RSVPs are needed no later than noon on Monday, February 3. (Please note that, for this lunch, we will be seated in the main dining area, as there is not a private dining space available.) 

Here's a list of the Dutch treat lunches planned for the spring so that you can mark your calendar:

• Thursday, March 5 at 11:30 a.m.
• Friday, April 3 at 11:30 a.m.
• Monday, May 4 at 11:30 a.m.

A Visit to Riverbanks Zoo & Garden (Friday, 2/14)

Do you love The FriendShip and love animals? Then, mark your calendar to spend your Valentine's Day touring Riverbanks Zoo & Garden with other FriendShip members and volunteers! Admission will be free thanks to the zoo's "Free Fridays" program. We plan to begin our zoo explorations at 2:00 p.m. Carpools will meet at 1:30 p.m. in the parking lot at St. John's. Please email contact@thefriendship.org or call 803-602-6434 to RSVP by noon on Wednesday, February 12.

* Inclement weather plan: In case of cold or rainy weather, we will move the outing to Friday, February 28.

Behind-the-Scenes Tour of ETV (Thursday, 2/20)

Join The FriendShip for a special tour of ETV on Thursday, February 20 at 2:00 p.m. We will learn about the history of ETV, go through the master control center for the radio, and see the TV studios. The visit will last about an hour. Please email contact@thefriendship.org or call 803-602-6434 to RSVP by noon on Tuesday, February 18. 

Afternoon Social Hour (Tuesday, 2/25)

You're invited to enjoy the company of other FriendShip members and volunteers at our next Afternoon Social Hour on Tuesday, February 25 from 2:00-3:00 p.m. We plan to share chocolates (and other light refreshments) and stories! More details to come!

Celebrate American Heart Month with the Wednesday Walking Group

February is American Heart Month! What better way to show your love for your heart than by getting exercise with The FriendShip's Weekly Walking Group! You are welcome to join in anytime and walk at any pace that is comfortable for you. The group meets at the gym at Eastminster Presbyterian Church's Christian Life Center at 2:30 p.m. Please note that you'll need to join the gym to participate; call The FriendShip for details.

Hope to see you soon!

- The FriendShip