Weekly Roundup: January 3, 2024

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Chanukah Party Our annual Chanukah Party was a huge success on Monday night at Schenley Ice Rink! Members had a blast making Chanukah cards, crafting edible dreidels, meeting Elsa and Anna from Frozen, and of course, ice skating! We gathered to light the menorah, and FOTT members enjoyed a special ball drop to ring in the new year. Ice skating with… Read More

Weekly Roundup: December 27, 2024

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FOTT Performs Improv The FOTT group took a shot at improv comedy on Sunday night. Our friends at Arcade Comedy Theatre led us in fun improv games: during “Dr. Know-It-All,” three members were tasked with answering questions from the audience one word at a time. Then, during “Storybook Ending,” members posed as different set props while a scene unfolded in… Read More

Weekly Roundup: November 8, 2024

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Sunday Funday We met for the second Sunday Funday of the year earlier this week, taking a deep dive into our Ocean theme! Friends gathered to create their own “oceans in a jar.” We also participated in a boat floating competition, creating boats out of recyclables materials from the FC office! We concluded by welcoming families and community members to… Read More

Weekly Roundup: November 1, 2024

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Teen Scene Kickoff FC teens kicked off the program year at the Teen Kickoff, football edition on Monday, October 28th. They participated in a friendly game of trivia, made terrariums and mini football field crafts, and decorated tote bags and picture frames! The Teen Leadership Board introduced themselves and went over their roles at FC, along with other leadership opportunities… Read More

Weekly Roundup: October 16, 2024

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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

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