Weekly Roundup: January 10, 2025

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Sunday Funday Friendship Circle started the new year off strong by hosting an amazing robotics-themed Sunday Funday. On Sunday, friends came together in a lesson in “All About Me” where friends showed their creative sides with colorful self portraits and amazing art! Our special guests, “Girls of Steel,” were a huge hit! Using legos and robotics know-how, these girls provided… Read More

Weekly Roundup: December 20, 2024

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Teen Challah Bake Teens from The Friendship Circle, The Beacon, The Second Floor at the JCC, BBYO, and NCSY gathered last Thursday night for our annual Teen Challah Bake event! Teens enjoyed playing get-to-know-you bingo and getting their hands dirty making the dough. Don’t worry – we wore aprons! Everyone made two challot with their favorite toppings and enjoyed spending time with… Read More

Weekly Roundup: December 13, 2024

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Gymnastics and Rock Climbing Club Wrap Up On Sunday, FC hosted the last sessions of our winter Gymnastics Club. Friends enjoyed practicing tumbling, working on their balance, and jumping on the trampoline! The zipline at Gymkhana was the favorite among both sessions! Grunnah shared that she enjoyed working on her front flip during this winter series. Wolf shared that he… Read More

Weekly Roundup: December 6, 2024

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FOTT Meetups Over-18 friends gathered for three different independent hangouts on Monday! The Movement Meetup enjoyed upbeat music, dancing, laughing and impromptu Karaoke. Favorite songs included Abba’s “Dancing Queen”, “Y-M-C-A” and anything by Selena Gomez or Katy Perry. In the South Hills, members enjoyed great conversation, a couple of lively rounds of Break the Ice, and some relaxing coloring activities. A big… Read More

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