Last Wednesday, we had Friends on the Town dinner at the Milky Way. “Friends on the Town” is an event we do once a month when we get together to do an activity. In the past we had Sunday Circle field trips, bowling, and bingo. What I like most about Friends on the Town is being with all my friends.… Read More
I volunteer at Friendship Circle on Mondays and Thursdays. When I go there, I’m a receptionist, which means I answer the phone and help other people sign in. I also help out with small tasks like restocking the fridges, cleaning and helping out with events. What I like most about my job is helping everyone when they need me. The… Read More
The Donald Klein Teen Fellowship Award The Friendship Circle’s Teen Fellowship award is awarded to volunteers that show outstanding commitment to Friendship Circle Activities. The Teen Fellowship award is a $50 US savings bond for use as a College Scholarship. This will add tremendous prestige to your college application as it portrays that you were successful and a valuable asset… Read More
Interested in joining The Friendship Circle? In May 2018, we will be opening our doors to new FC Members! New Friendship Circle members need to be age 17 or younger, but fear not! If you are 18 or older, you can still be part of the Circle by joining i-Volunteer! We hope to see you soon!
Looking Forward, Celebrating 12 Years of Friendship! Please join us on Sunday, April 15th at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (1000 Fort Duquesne Blvd, Pittsburgh, PA 15222) from 5:30-8:30 pm for a Strolling Dinner, Silent Auction & Senior Recognition. It will be a wonderful evening for all to remember!
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DonateOctober 16, 2024
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY In what can arguably be described as the quickest, most emotionally pinballing four days on the Jewish calendar (I’ve spoken about the five days between Tisha B’av and Tu B’av – the saddest and then a most joyful day during the summer, but that fifth day gives us an extra day of transition),… Read More
October 16, 2024
I-Volunteer Friends on the Town (FOTT) members gathered on October 10 for an evening of volunteering with Weinberg Terrace’s residents. FOTT members and Weinberg Terrace residents enjoyed many rounds of bingo together. FOTT members also created fall-themed suncatchers to be hung on Weinberg Terrace’s sukkah. It was a great evening of community connection in preparation for the upcoming Sukkot holiday. FOTT… Read More
October 11, 2024
A WEEKLY TORAH THOUGHT FROM RABBI MORDY Well, we have something this year that we haven’t experienced in some time. This year, Yom Kippur falls out on Shabbat. In fact, strangely, while it is by no means a typical Shabbat; no meal, not much rest, and missing almost all of the usual items that come along with Shabbat, it is… Read More
