Friends Meetings

The current meeting schedule for the 2025-2026 season is listed below. All other meetings will be added once the dates, times and locations have been finalized.

We appreciate getting a count of attendees to all meetings so that we can properly plan the refreshments. Please use the “Click to RSVP” button to RSVP for the next meeting.

October 2025 Friends Mix, Mingle & Music

Musical Guest: Daniel Kassteen, Principal Trumpet, The Stephen Goldman Chair

Doors open 3:30pm. You may enter the side door of the Plaza under the canopy. The program is 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

The tradition of the Friends is to donate a Light Bite for the Friendship Table or donate $10.

Wine, beer, soda and water are complimentary

Please RSVP by October 13, 2025.

4:00PM, Thursday, October 16, 2025
The Plaza Live
Palmer Room
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
November 2025 Volunteer Appreciation Party

THE FRIENDS ARE HAVING A PARTY!
for Friends volunteers; those considering volunteering; and new members who would like to get to know us better.

Please RSVP by Thursday, October 30, 2025

7:00PM, Tuesday, November 4, 2025
Home of Stephen & Ruth Ann Heller
5139 Sailwind Circle
Orlando, FL 32810
December 2025 Membership Luncheon
11:30AM, Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Winter Park Racquet Club
2111 Vía Tuscany
Winter Park, FL 32789
January 2026 Friends Mix, Mingle & Music

Musical Guest: Jamie Strefeler, Principal Oboe

Doors open 3:30pm. You may enter the side door of the Plaza under the canopy. The program is 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

The tradition of the Friends is to donate a Light Bite for the Friendship Table or donate $10.

Wine, beer, soda and water are complimentary

Please RSVP by January 11, 2026.

4:00PM, Wednesday, January 14, 2026
The Plaza Live
Palmer Room
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
March 2026 Friends Mix, Mingle & Music

Musical Guest: Colleen Blagov, Principal Flute

Doors open 3:30pm. You may enter the side door of the Plaza under the canopy. The program is 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

The tradition of the Friends is to donate a Light Bite for the Friendship Table or donate $10.

Wine, beer, soda and water are complimentary

Please RSVP by March 15, 2026.

4:00PM, Wednesday, March 18, 2026
The Plaza Live
Palmer Room
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
April 2026 Friends Mix, Mingle & Music

Musical Guest: Olga Ferroni
Annual Elections for President; Vice President; Director of Special Events; Director of Membership; and Director at Large 3.

Doors open 3:30pm. You may enter the side door of the Plaza under the canopy. The program is 4:00pm - 5:30pm.

The tradition of the Friends is to donate a Light Bite for the Friendship Table or donate $10.

Wine, beer, soda and water are complimentary

Please RSVP by February 16, 2025.

4:00PM, Wednesday, April 22, 2026
The Plaza Live
Palmer Room
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803

Meetings to be held during the 2025-2026 season are listed below. Unless otherwise advised, all meetings will be held at the Plaza offices (directions).

1:00PM, Wednesday, November 5, 2025
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, December 3, 2025
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, January 7, 2026
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, February 4, 2026
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, March 11, 2026
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, April 8, 2026
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, May 6, 2026
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803
1:00PM, Wednesday, June 3, 2026
The Plaza Live
425 N Bumby Ave
Orlando, FL 32803